Ngaire,
I'm so happy to read about your experiences! They all sound so great and sure bring back great memories. Tom stayed at the Taj Hotel in Bombay for 6 months back in 1993 (he was doing a consulting project for Philips Electronics) so he was happy to hear you were there. I have fantastic memories of Cochin too. That's where Capt. Dag rented a private boat for the day and we were his invited guests for a wonderful day of sites, lots of laughs and great memories.

Continue having a great time! Good to hear that Tom and I are not the only ones who are not big lovers of Indian food...way too spicy for us.
Keep us all posted on your wonderful trip! You know how we love your seamail!!