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Category: Asia

Battambang

Battambang and Banon bamboo railway

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

A crowing cockerel wakes me up today. At breakfast I try the rice gruel again. I enjoyed it in Bangkok, however here in Cambodia it doesn’t quite taste the same. Continue Reading →

Posted in Far East | Tagged Travel | Leave a reply
Bridge over the River Kwai

Bridge over the River Kwai and the Death Railway

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Today I woke up when my phone alarm went off. I am glad I did. The wake up call from the hotel reception never materialised. Once again we are leaving Continue Reading →

Posted in Far East | Tagged Historical Places, Travel | Leave a reply
From Bangkok to Cambodia

From Bangkok to Cambodia

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Today we are leaving Bangkok (translates as land connected with water: Bang- meeting, Kok- circle of life or karma wheel or this is what I gather from what York tells Continue Reading →

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Model of Angkor Wat at the Grand Palace

Floating market and Grand Palace

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The alarm goes off at five. I switch it off and go back to sleep. Luckily the hotel wake up call comes half an hour later. We need to leave Continue Reading →

Posted in Far East | Tagged Historical Places, Travel | Leave a reply

Bangkok and Durga Pooja

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The flight is only half full and they seat everyone in the front and back of the plane. Apparently it’s to do with distributing the weight equally when the flight Continue Reading →

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Age of Glory and nostalgia

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The sky is grey and the air heavy with mist as I get into my car to drive to work. I’m running a little late but it is okay, I Continue Reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Malaysia | Tagged Childhood, Pahang | Leave a reply

Fishermen of Kerala

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

It is a known fact that in times of crisis, like in war situations people unite and help each other out. People find a sense of purpose, suicide rates go Continue Reading →

Posted in Asia, India, Other stories | Tagged Kerala, Weather | Leave a reply

SSLC and rank holders

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The class conversation turns to languages and our SSLC results. Languages were never my strong point. I never did enjoy learning Malay in my younger days. I somehow scraped through Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Childhood, Friends, Kerala, Medical School | Leave a reply

Kottarakara Ganapathi temple

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

The Kottarakara temple pond looks still from a distance. Part of the surface is covered with lotus leaves but there are no flowers. As I peer down the side of Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India, Other stories | Tagged Family, Kerala, Lifestyle | Leave a reply

Aami and her Pied Piper

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Chitra Gopinathan

Asha arrives early in the morning. When I wake up she is tidying the place. She hates clutter. She makes arrangements for the day. I have another packed day ahead. Continue Reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, India | Tagged Family, Films, Kerala | Leave a reply

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