2/12 Pondicherry

Pondicherry reminds me a little of New Orleans (without the Mardi Gras madness), Mexico, and a bit of Hawaii.  Its soft, quiet, walkable and very french.  I found numerous little cafes run by French women with art galleries and very good croissants.  The Gandiji Memorial on the beach promenade is fantastic. A large statue of him walking is surrounded by columns and concrete that kids use as a slide.  At noon in front of the schools, all the children eat lunch on the sidewalk with their mothers or grandfather.  Little and sometimes very big chalk drawings are outside most entrances.  Pictures coming soon.  I walked and walked trying to find an internet spot to Skype in only to find out that the restaurant right outside of my hotel has a lovely little alcove perfect for it - quiet and good bandwidth;).