Beyond excited to share I am off to Japan tomorrow on what will be a ten day hiking trip across smaller cities, islands and villages starting in Tokyo and ending in Kyoto. It will be my first time to the country and with a complete group of strangers so I am thrilled with the opportunity of new friends and a new experience in a new land. My journey has me transiting through Canada and the flights into and out of Japan will be mighty long but hope to get some sleep in and feel rejuvenated for the trip. More updates will be here soon enough so stay tuned.

It took me a day to recover from the harrowing bus journey before I could get back to accomplishing what I wanted in Chennai. Meanwhile, today is my anniversary so it was decided we would head out for dinner at this restaurant in Nungambakkam called Bombay Brassier. Funny I should head to this considering I had just arrived from 4 weeks in Mumbai. Anyways, the place did not disappoint. For a first timer, the location might be slightly difficult to find but once there, be ready to be wowed. I have very few images here, once the entrees appeared the eating took precedence over the picture taking. Everything we ordered was well-prepared, flavorful and the right amount. It was a busy evening and the staff did seem to have a bit of miscommunication with orders and such but the food really speaks for itself. 

I arrived in Chennai on the 16th from Mumbai but had to leave that very evening to another city further south called Tirunelvelli to attend a relative's wedding. Bunch of women from the family traveling together is always fun. For the onward train journey, we carried a picnic of Indian breads and curries to eat during the journey. We had a berth to ourselves so essentially 8 beds are ours.