Melt with Me

cursing and rants with raves.. but I am happy now.. I have not been able to work.. All I do is get served and treated like a special guest.. I am so tired of being handed everything .. so today .. I conquered the paint brush.. I went to work on a friends house.. I painted and painted and must have sweat 5 buckets of salty brine.. but I was smiling the whole time. and all the locals were starring and rubbernecking .. HA HA Yes I love to work.. so .. tomorrow I am going to have a day of rest.. To the mountains and a confluence of three rivers. high mountain tea plantations.. sounds refreshing but very cold.. to you all .. best of luck and happy New year

Wow. the canival today was very funny lots of cross dressing Indians, and drumming, Basically a fun time but way to hot in the sun.. I am slight better now. I am wonndering how much controversy the last post is going to cause.. I hope NONE.. love m

Well I thought I was going to go to south India exclusively but, here I am In Agra. the Taj Mahal was A delight. I was sad and Calm and Amazed the environment is a host for so many world travelers.. many peoples and many culture rise to the occasion for a majestic viewing what a place.. I am glad SO GLAD I made it up here.. I am suppose to be 3000 kl south of here meeting up for the weeding party but >. WELL Plans change in INDIA... oh boy do they. I will be heading to Delhi tomorrow, and the Rajstan. But Dack to Cochi for the wedding in a flash.. Heres my advise: When you think your reality is as good as it gets.. try taking a different seat on the train or the bus and a whole new wolrds pops into view.. ALL MY Love and Peace... happy christmastime.. YOURS MELI

WOW. What a whirl wind.. I have been so busy these last few days. rented a bicycle and road till my ass couldn't take it anymore.. the bikes here are very heavy and the bravery that is required is huge .. the streets are hectic and the driving is quick.. but I road for 20 miles or so, riding across many bridges and seeing a few islands.. I like this area.. MOre to report with Images. Later.. See you cats

now it 1.21pm in Fort Cochin yet my blog was originated in the US. thanks for reading

My day begun with the events of a nice leasurly walk around the main boardwalk called Calvethy road or beach road. I saw and smelled all types of rubish but I always like to hear the waves and see the water.. this is the first time that I have seen the bay that leads to the Indian ocean..Huge cargo ships come swiftly while old chinese fishing boats move infront of the modern tanksers. the movemment of the water is quick and there were dogs and birds fighting for a bite to eat. I ambled forward and then was bored with the walk so I proceeded to the main market area, only to be invited to buy everything and anything. "fresh fish to cook for you madam" "come remember me, please come to my area i am a simple vender, spend your rupees here.." Vacation would not be the same if it werent for the people making a living of the tourist. Please look at this wonderful ancient performance art called KATHAKALI, I was truely inspired and left with peace and harmony soaring aroun...

Flying into Cochin last night from Bangalore was tiresome. the flight approximately one hour but the waiting and then the delays well that's how travel goes. I am exploring this new city today. I have already gotten up and out of my place and now I am walking the streets and seeking what ever comes my way that interests me. nothing really to report but take a look at this city. thanks m