Today we started our drive down the mountain. On our way we stopped at a botanical garden where we learned about the plants that produce all the spices I know and love in the US but had no idea where they come from beyond the McCormick factory. We spent most of the day in transit but made better time than we expected and arrived in Thrissur before nightfall. Our hotel here is super nice and we really ravaged the restaurant. It's amazing that at a fancy hotel here I can get tea, bottled water, two entrees, and dessert for about $7. Gotta love that exchange rate. Thrissur is a big city surrounding a large temple. We spent some time walking around and it felt more familiar to me than other places we've been to because I could compare it to large cities in the US. Tomorrow morning we will be headed to a new city and new adventure.
Rathri Yatra illa (goodnight in Malayalam according to wikitravel).
Rathri Yatra illa (goodnight in Malayalam according to wikitravel).
It was good to Skype this A.M. You'll have to tell us all about the spices when you get back.
ReplyDeleteDid you take any pictures of the spices growing in the botanical garden? I think it is an amazing leap of faith to see something growing and decide to dry it and grind it up and add it to ones food. It sounds like you are having a great adventure.
ReplyDeleteI did take pictures. I'll try to label them when I put them on picasa. I know I agree that its quite a leap of faith but some of them smell so good just as a plant that it's worth a try.
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