Arrival

This is our hotel room. We are in heaven. There is hot water in the shower, there are mirrors in the bedroom and bathroom, and there is wifi. The hotel also has laundry service, which I will probably take advantage of since my clothes have not had a proper washing in two months now. The floors are spotlessly clean, there is room service, and the beds are so comfortable. We have a fifth floor view of the city, which is not smelly or covered in trash.

The last parts of our travel were trying. Helen definitely had food poisoning, but thankfully most of it passed before our last flight. The flight was delayed both before and after we boarded, but it was pretty empty so we were comfortable and were able to sleep. The male flight attendant gave me his number so he can "give us hospitality" if we ever stay in Mumbai. Hellen's friend Jithin picked us up at the airport (in his Audi) and brought us here, to the Center Hotel, where he had reserved our room.

We slept very well last night and I barely woke up in time to get us down for breakfast (which is complimentary, and they have coffee). I took a second shower and stood under steaming water for longer than necessary just because I could. Soon Jithin will come retrieve us and we will check out some historical sites of Cochin. Hopefully Helen will be completely recovered from her food poisoning by tonight, but if not we will take it easy and get lots of rest.

Everything is good.