Kerala - Cochin

We're in the Casino Hotel, which is a totally different experience from the Host-Inn. For instance, we have two towels each, instead of one between us! However, the Host-inn had two internet terminals - here there is only one, though there is wi-fi. I have to wait for access. And it costs twice as much.

I've added something about Rusi Uncle at http://ejh2.blogspot.com/search/label/family%20history

I'll make other entries shortly. I have to check my email and the hotel shop.

Yesterday evening we went for a walk round the old city, where plenty of people were enjoying the party - celebrating new year. We saw a lot of evidence of the Catholicity of the people here - 20% of the population is Christian. There are lorries painted with holy pictures of Jesus, or Jesus and Mary. One small van was labelled

"My boss is a Jewish carpenter."