What are the chances?

We know that everyone has probably heard that there were bombs in India over the weekend and we want to let you know that we are not in the area of the bombs. We checked and the one that was supposedly in Kochin was just a telephone call . Gujaret, north of Mumbai, did have a bomb, and so did Bangalore. A man explained it all to us today. But no one knows of another bomb in Kerala. Everyone is so helpful and kind... we are having a blast. We are being careful not to eat things we shouldn't, and are happy to be dry. The train station manager took us into his office and got us top berth train tickets for tonight, in 4 hours, where we will sleep and arrive in the morning, in time to take a bus to Mamallapuram and get to town for breakfast. It's perfect actually. We don't have plans about when to leave mamallapuram to travel south again .... you know, I still need to see the 3 seas. And we fly out of Trivandrum. Susan had a top made at a tailor today. She's better at directions than I seem to be, and we've had our share of haggling over prices. It's great to be with her instead of alone. Plus, she doesn't seem bothered about any of it; because something we ordered came with mayonnaise, we boxed it up and gave it to two children begging on the streets. Very satisfying. All our clothes are dry, we took a hot shower and washed our hair before checking out of our hotel, and we are set to begin again. The rooftop restaurants are fantastic. So pleasant, breezy and out of the heat of the streets. We tried to visit the temple today, to find out that it was covered over in thatch that took about three months to cover. Now they are in the process of repainting the temple which is only done every twelve years. The expected finish time is around the end of Octber which we will miss the unveiling. We were taken to the rooftop of a shop and he explained what we would have been able to see had we been able to go inside. Afterwards, we tried to visit a palace for a light and sound show to find out upon arrival that it too was being renovated. Great timing. Thanks to everyone for the comments. It is nice to hear from you and know that you are keeping up with us. We are now off to dinner on a rooftop and then to our train where hopefully, we will get some sleep. Goodnight. Susan and Maggi