As mentioned earlier, in Chennai tourism Respect, not a whole lot to offer. Some marches through the city are, however, if worthwhile, as that one gets an idea of how life goes on in an Indian city. Even the tourist attractions can take that way.
Government Museum
housed, I was in Egmore, the area near the major train station, the architecture is worth seeing, there's built in colonial style. From here one can achieve a lot on the footpath. A short walk on my first evening takes me through busy streets. The streets, no matter how big, share here always pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and rickshaw drivers, from a European perspective, a chaotic, but cause of accident-free coexistence. Often the roads are lined by numerous small shops, looking to be in sections devoted to a specialty. I fell in the quarter, for example, the motorcycle specialists.
The following morning I visited the Government Museum. This is rather spectacular, but worth a museum of historical perspective. Part of the exhibition seems unchanged, in fact, since colonial times, the descriptions in the stuffed animals, sometimes even mention the Madras Presidency (the name of the managed directly from the Empire Area of South India). In parts of the museum is modernized, especially the bronze cabinet with Vishnu and Shivagstatuen is worth mentioning.
The Justizgebaeude
Another attraction is the Fort Saint George, the nucleus of the British colony in Madras. The museum is beautifully decorated and the Saint Mary's Church in the Fort area is the oldest Anglican church outside the United Kingdom. The adjacent area, with its vibrant street life and its market is probably with the most exciting in Chennai.
Another small walk (I had to actually ward always some intrusive Rickshawfahrer) made me probably the nicest part of the capital of Tamil Nadu, the Marina Beach. The vibrant beach is a quiet counterpoint to the urban noise. The sound of the sea drowned here the noise and the constant Huperei. The hustle and bustle, one could observe a long time.
From here on the commercial street of the city, Dr. Rashakrishnan Salai, which is then to Cathedral Road. It is almost impossible to find here among the precious stores a way to dinner, so I must content myself with an Indian Burger.
Marina Beach
This short but rich impressions I have of Chennai, which is too much of a juggernaut, as that would feel at home here as Europeans without local knowledge and language really. Therefore, I travel the next morning to Mamallapuram. photos
So, here again a few lines before tomorrow the famous and much-loved Rio - Carnival begins.
Last weekend we were in Buzios. We are in the fall, Anna Belle, Jenny, Lauren and me. Búzios is located about 170 km east of Rio, on a peninsula and is surrounded by 17 wonderful beaches. 7:50 Saturday morning we were picked up and are 3 hours with the less comfortable bus drove eastward. Even on the bus we were told that Búzios into the 60 was a small fishing village and it was then discovered by Brigitte Bardot and her Brazilian boyfriend. I do not know why, but that all seem to be very proud as we should in the course of Day to hear more often. had arrived in Buzios, we first a little time for observing the Rua das Pedras and its many small restaurants, boutiques and bars. Lorena and I were very relaxed in a bikini shop when we were suddenly in front of a magnificent panorama. Welcome to paradise! :) The first course we then have enjoyed a little. Then there was a boat tour for the times we've just logged on to the plan. And it went off without any expectations ... the party-boat tour: music that matters (except for bikini of course) and Caipirinha for all! The coast of Buzios is really fantastic. There are many small and completely hidden Beaches with deep blue water, which can be partially achieved only by boat. So if at some point should take a holiday in Rio, I recommend definitely to escape the stress of city life for a few days appeal in Buzios. During the first break came when swimming but actually an ice cream vendor in the kayak to us. The fact itself, I was far too funny. He paddled around the whole day there, while people in the water are generally quite rare indeed money in the process ... The last break was a little longer, enough time around on the deck in the sun a little nap to keep ... Once again one of those moments where you realize how great life it actually is. the mainland again arrived and almost dying of hunger, we issued our first to a Churrasceria and our needs at an all you can eat buffet satisfied. And so we sat at the sunset, with good food on the beach and let it go well. Buzios Brazil is also known as St. Tropez. Unfortunately I was not in the original, but it may give certain Mediterranean touch find it very well. Cobblestone streets, many small streets and a quaint side ... Around 9 we were back in the stressful and Copacabana have fallen directly into a giant street party inside. Since just a few boxes were on the road and all have been glad, danced and celebrated. The principle place I really great and the joy of life, the Brazilians always broadcast there as well, but if the music does not know and then only for two and then missing because somehow the tension. But Carnival is, all have free and then I will write. Sunday I really wanted a little bit worry about my post-Brazil-time, but somehow it was nothing. Beach with Lorena, watching movies and skype were somehow more exciting. And I even cooked for the first time Brazilian. After initial difficulties and 2 swirling and helping roommates is it even became quite tasty. :)
Wednesday was again girls-night. This time with Anna Belle, Jenny, 2 friends of it from Germany, Lorena and me. Since we found that we can go here quite what so far as our daily styling, we wanted to clean out again correctly and check out the most expensive bars in Copacabana. We started our evening like every Wednesday at Pizza Rodizio what ever was not that good, but at the right t tight dress for success, but whatever. Then we went to the Othon Palace Hotel. There is on the roof, in the 30th Floor bar and the view was just great. Unfortunately, it rained, it would not rain certainly have been even better. The next stop should be the Café del Mar, there was just a concert and admission for us was too expensive. So we are gone directly to the highlight of the evening: Copacabana Palace. Probably none of you know, I knew it before either, but it is probably the best hotel in Rio. So we are there times just purely stumbled quite confident. The bar we found quickly, but unfortunately the entry already relatively expensive and then the nice lady at reception said also that it is the "today's audiences tend to 50 +" is. Well good, then we are probably at the weekend again and again ... So where the evening has come to an end? Of course, in your average beach bar. :)
So, tomorrow begins the carnival ... I'm excited! Foolish Greetings (or so)!
Pamela Anderson want to enjoy the beaches of Brazil Canadian actress Pamela Anderson joined Tuesday to the list of celebrities who come to Rio de Janeiro for the parade of samba schools, "the main attraction of the celebration of Carnival in Brazil, which will start in next weekend.
Speaker said on Tuesday to join the Brahma brewery, which has a suite for special guests in the "Sambadrome" Carioca, the star of the series "Baywatch" his presence was confirmed, and the English actor and rapper Jew Law Will. I. On
Who was ever in India, knows that the first arrival here means a serious shock or stress all possible stimuli strong. Imagine: a total of 30-hour journey comes to an end, you're bleary-eyed and would prefer to only one room and a bed. In addition, a drastic change of environment from the idyllic Black Forest in the snowy summer temperatures and a filthy burst of human capital. That's what I have behind me 30 degree temperature difference compared to yesterday, dirt, fatigue, and a typical Indian conditions priced hotel room, where you should not too closely look into the corners and happy is his substance sleeping bag to have. But there is a shower, which I have already used grateful. And Chennai / Madras has everything to offer the modern Indian city, in particular, many people, hundreds of Rickshawfahrern take some want and chaotic traffic conditions. The whole extends to every case, to me almost a little overwhelming, so I now, to arrive on my first day on the subcontinent, have not much more than made.
But that is also on the program. While my plane landed already 9 clock this morning in Chennai, but until I was in town and had found a room, which is already almost 12th But the drive from the airport into town takes about an hour, although that only about 16 km from the center. That says everything about the traffic conditions to the peak. Nevertheless, I have my first India-experience behind me: ("? Where are you from") helpful Rickshawfahrer that help to find a hotel room and want to be rewarded for it, most Indians head, those who wish to talk to a and the first meals, is hardly typical: Thali Masala Dosa for lunch and dinner.
It is remarkable, as will be mothered as a white foreigners from the waiters. At lunch, I will first demonstrated how to make a thali (the Indian classical "all you can eat" meal with rice, dhal, curry and co here in the south it properly takes. Before we spread out a banana leaf, this is the guest. drizzled with a little water. Then you get a big pile of rice and various dishes, usually a dhal, a curry, chutney, pickles and kardamongewürzten liquid yogurt to calm the stomach. The degree of sharpness, however, pleasant and so is the whole good edible and delicious. The whole then, the (right) hand, which is also still getting used to, I eat much more slowly than the other guests who observe also interested in how I am instead.
Chennai, near Egmore station
without a nap today I came from it, especially as the temperatures have exceeded 30 degrees, which I find a little getting used to. A walk through the busy streets of Egmore and Anna Szalai main vein has confirmed the description of the Lonely Planet that Chennai, although with 6 million inhabitants the fourth largest city in India, not to offer in terms of tourism has a whole lot. So I will probably move on tomorrow.
However, the first day is over without incident, tomorrow it will hopefully be well rested to the serious exploration of Madras. Then I'll also be able to pay attention to other than glimpsing just my environment and process.
