A week later we met them in the state of Kerala, city of Cochin. We spend the first night exploring the backwaters of Kerala on a thatched roof houseboat. Although its appearance was traditional, it had two bedrooms with full baths. The cook made a fantastic seafood dinner, and we slept that night under a mosquito net!
Nights two through four were spent in Cochin where we toured the old city, including a Synagogue built in 1568. In the 5th to 15th century the Jews had an independent principality ruled over by Jewish royalty - a smaller version of Palestine. Eventually the Jews dispersed, and there are only 13 residents left. It was so interesting to walk the streets of India seeing the star of David etched into buildings, molded in wrought iron fences, and street signs in Hebrew.
4 comments:
Hello, dear Jane!
How thrilled I was to receive your holiday photo with your blog address. I've spent the past few moments clicking my way through the last year of your life! It's such a joy to see you and your sweet family.
your blog is now in my feeder, so I can keep better track of you! I'd love to hear from you too—feel free to e-mail [erinstraza(at) verizon.net] or visit my blog (erinstraza.wordpress.com).
Much love to you all!
Erin
Hey Jane,
It is Keili Carter Falken. I love keeping up with your blog. Your children are precious. I have to admit I am a little jealous about the overseas assignment. I was offered a position in Singapore when I was with Kodak and have always wished I would have done it. PLEASE keep the blogging coming ; )
Hi Jane!! I just got your holiday picture and logged into your blog! It was great to catch up with your Singapore adventures!! The kids are getting so big and are adorable!! It looks like you are really taking in the local sites during your assignment - good for you!! I miss you guys and would love to catch up more. We are doing great! Much love to you, Marc and the kiddos!! Patti
Marc and Jane,
Brave are you to go to India on such a boat. I can only imagine my stomach...marc can attest to that from our many, many vegas trips. Glad to hear all is well, Dallas is rocking along. Can you get a facebook page in Singapore? great way to stay in touch.
P.S. Marc, I am currently playing an internet football game against Brent Halliburton of all people who I have not seen nor spoken to since he left high school...freaky.
Giants blew it, so did the Bears, Cubs look good for the Spring. Its January 22, gonna be 80 today, golfing this afternoon. My new email is dkarp@feesmith.com.
Cheers guys!
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