Ahh Trivendrum...what a place....

Feels just like an "Ulu" village in Malaysia. You don't get this off-the-beaten-track feel even in Tekong anymore.

The "Executive Condo" moved into is luxurious (even without A/C) compared to the other places we've been in around India. Unfortunately, mosquito breeding is a cottage industry here. Here I sit in my room facing the world's biggest mosquito farm...8 by 5 pool of stagnant water. Et Voila... Executive Condo for Mosquitoes.

The Irishmen Carl and Connor are suffered the most the first night here. Connor had a record of 33 bites on one arm alone, earning the monikor Big MacConnor (Everybody eats there).

The main objective here in Trivendrum (after mosquito feeding) is to allow us some time for a little training and mixing with Indian associates before being pushed out into the world. Some of our group have their assignments already. Some of them lucky sods are getting SAP assignments, off to a flying start travelling the world, changing work locations every 6 weeks. Haiz...I'm one of the not-so-lucky ones. I wish they would hurry up and place me....it's getting on my nerves. So depressing...not getting your choice posting.....

Lucky buggers moving out this Sunday. My roommate paulo is one of them. I'm going to miss him, his guitar and his capoeira lessons.

Yes capoeira...Brazilian dance + martial arts all in one. Excellent cardio workout. I'm going to introduce Paulo one of these days. He's one Helluva guy.

Yeah so...the EC where we live...healthiest place on earth. I want out!

Only thing they serve in the hostel is vegetarian. Our baths are cold. A gym and capoeira lessons. Swimming pool nearby...no not the mosquito swamp....

I lost 3 inches off my waistline so far...if it goes any further I'll have trouble holding up my pants. The belt's not helping. I'm gaining muscles and a tan from the workouts and swims. If this continues I'll look great but feel miserable.

Definitely going to pick up a pair of contact lenses here...they're so cheap...like 1000 rs. That's like 40Sing. I'm wearing new glasses now (1300rs) ...I broke my old one.