tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post6001547602737268432..comments2024-03-12T09:50:29.314+00:00Comments on Essays and Diversions: KeralaRichard Gibbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01474252371842160766noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post-11856721096421791302020-05-20T06:29:18.156+01:002020-05-20T06:29:18.156+01:00Thanks for this blog. Like Eve and Peter, my Dad (...Thanks for this blog. Like Eve and Peter, my Dad (Late V.A.Victor Singh) worked in Manjamullay Estate, a neighboring Estate to Arnakkal for around 5 decades from early 1960s. My Dad's colleagues and staff from Arnakkal Estate had great fellowship. Also, I did my first 2 years of schooling at the elementary school ran by Arnakkal Estate (Deepdene Division). <br /><br />This book helped me to reconnect on various aspects as our roots are from Nagercoil mentioned in this book. I have shared this heritage to my children and family members. <br /><br />Looking forward to be in touch!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Justifus & FamilyJustifushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631919681862013638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post-9716680845460256952020-05-16T07:18:27.731+01:002020-05-16T07:18:27.731+01:00Hi, Eve and Peter visited Arnakal while we were th...Hi, Eve and Peter visited Arnakal while we were there. Eve kindly gave us a copy of her book too. Regrettably, I have lost touch with Eve. After my husband David King passed away in 2009,my daughters & I left our beloved Arnakal, but those were wonderful days. Please connect me to Eve & Peter, please.<br />With regards, Mona KingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166723414491441647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post-47916027844767456092016-03-17T21:12:04.928+00:002016-03-17T21:12:04.928+00:00Hi Richard,
I recently read The tea planter's ...Hi Richard,<br />I recently read The tea planter's children and Arnakal estate is also my grandmother's birth place.She is one of the daughters of the Kangani whose picture with the tiger is in the book.I understand that you and your family have a strong affinity to Arnakal just as my mother's family.It would be great if we could communicate through email. <br />Please email me at: megan.dsilva@gmail.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post-76095180592019641172013-01-24T14:58:17.460+00:002013-01-24T14:58:17.460+00:00Thanks, Denys. Re the dry state, I think there we...Thanks, Denys. Re the dry state, I think there were bars - I still have my old passport with an All India Liquor Permit stamped in it! But they were seedy places where you would only meet the sons of local politicians!Richard Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474252371842160766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335761951292462061.post-7483001141314081042013-01-24T02:39:37.098+00:002013-01-24T02:39:37.098+00:00Kerala is a great favourite of mine, although when...Kerala is a great favourite of mine, although when I first went there it was a totally dry state and a drink was impossible to find. My father was born in India (on the way to Simla to escape the heat) as was my grandfather. One of my uncles guarded the Lutyens buildings in Delhi. Sadly few photos remain. Denyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318259343300138367noreply@blogger.com