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Our last two days in Chennai

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Los Grays

After that exhausting day at Dizzee World- we spent the last two days in Chennai doing some sightseeing, shopping, packing, eating out & saying goodbye to all our new friends. We were all getting a little homesick but SO excited … Continue reading →

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Dizzee World- July 28

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Los Grays

I don’t even know where to begin with this place except to say it was quite an experience…The name is obviously a take on another more famous park.. but with a little bit of truth thrown in- at least for … Continue reading →

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Birla Planetarium and Science & Technology Park

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Los Grays

The kids & I had a fun afternoon at the BP & SC. It looked like it was really cool when it opened (in 1988) but was in some pretty serious need of repair & updating. Even so, there were … Continue reading →

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We’re HOME!!!

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Los Grays

Too tired for a big post right now but here’s a photo from our amazing beach trip & will post more later…

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Valakaappu (Baby shower) & beach

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Los Grays

On Sunday, we had another busy day that started with us being treated like visiting dignitaries at a Valakaappu- baby shower. From the minute we walked in, we were given gifts, adorned with finery & photographed. WE felt like the guests … Continue reading →

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Mahabalipuram

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Los Grays

On Sat we went here with Sridevi (who works with Naylor) & her family. MAHABALIPURAM will do a more thorough job than me of explaining what it is. But basically, it is a town with lots of historical sights- including the … Continue reading →

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A few outings & such

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Los Grays

We spent Thursday & Friday seeing a movie (Sorcerer’s Apprentice- in english with english subtitles- the kids loved it!) doing a little shopping (I got to go out WITHOUT the kids with Surbi- we had so much fun!!) having dinner out, … Continue reading →

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DakshinaChitra- South Indian cultural center

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Los Grays

DakshinaChitra was really cool!! (DAKSHINACHITRA- In case you want to check it out…) The theme there is the culture of South India- the people’s homes, handicrafts & lifestyles. The thing the kids really enjoyed was actually making the handicrafts. They made … Continue reading →

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Crocodile Farm

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Los Grays

After a day off from travel & shopping, the kids & I went to the Crocodile Bank (farm) just south of Chennai. It’s a pretty scenic trip through lots of little burroughs with the usual cows, goats, dogs, etc in … Continue reading →

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Shopping weekend in Chennai

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Los Grays

We spent the weekend shopping ( fabric & boxes & bags- oh my!) and meeting up with friends & families. We got lots of goodies & had fun visiting people’s homes.

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