Tag Archives: Kolkata

Kolkata Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

Posted on November 14, 2011 by debbie

Bodhi Tree Boutique Guest House An oasis in the middle of chaos. That describes the Bodhi Tree Boutique Guesthouse. What a great place. It is in south Kolkata in Swiss Park. Off on a side street it is quiet in … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

We left Kolkata in relative calm. It was 6:30 when we left in our 6:45 cab. That shouldn’t have been a surprise as we received our 6:oo breakfast at 4:15. The young fellow didn’t speak English too well so details … Continue reading →

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Kolkata Fini

Posted on October 19, 2011 by murray

Today is the last day in the big city. I think we have had enough. We have gotten a pretty good overview and the next layer is too big to master in a day or two. There are a few … Continue reading →

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Sights of Kolkata

Posted on October 18, 2011 by murray

Ranji Stadium is where cricket is played.  Cricket is big here and the stadium is a monument to it.  Seats 70,000.  It is more circular than a football stadium. Workers were preparing the field.  Cricket season is nearing, perhaps. Indians … Continue reading →

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Human Traffic Jam

Posted on October 17, 2011 by debbie

Imagine, if you will, an average city street off downtown.  Add store fronts, up and down both sides of the road, that extend beyond the curb and that have goods on display right down on the road. Plastics, metals, wood, … Continue reading →

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To Hell in a Turbo Prop

Posted on October 16, 2011 by murray

As we left Bhutan on the airplane this morning we popped through the clouds and Kanchenjunga was sunlit and majestic to the north of our flight pattern. Landed at the dreary Dum Dum airport. First thing I notice is that … Continue reading →

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