We started our 'expedition' with a visit to Little India. As we were walking down Market Street, we came across Chavri with his adorable seven-month poodle who was looking at us while sitting docilely in a play-pen.!!!
Then we headed for Mr. V. Muniam's stall where I usually get my favorite samosa, vadai, candy, halwa etc. He makes all the stuff he sells and has been doing that for over twenty years!! Mr. Muniam kindly taught the boys the name of the delicious stuff he sells including Mysore Paku, jelebi, gulab jamun, murukku, halwa etc.
Don't ask what I bought or how much we ate. A look at the lovely stuff is enough to whett your appetite!
Confession - I did buy the tempting beetroot halwa. The deep passionate shade of purple was just too much to resist. Its texture was calling me - "Buy me - taste me- take me home" so how could I resist? At the point of typing this, my dear hubby is enjoying it in the kitchen :-).
Next, we walked to different saree shops and yes, I was quite tempted to get one for myself but images of my saree reacting to gravity jolted me to reality and I decided it would be a lifetime of jeans and casuals. Perhaps one day, if ever I have a svelte figure.......;) that would be a different tale to tell. Take a look at Lakshimi's shop. The splash of vibrant colors strewn across the room gives the place such a light airy feeling.
This style seems to be in vogue as can be seen here - cannot remember the name of the shop. Sorry.
After a long tiring walk around Little India, I guess it was time to take a pic of the boys and then to have a cool refreshing drink.
Next stop - Armenian Street in the next post. Stay tuned for culture vulture Paula has loads to tell....after all, it was a four-hour heritage trail!
Crankster Yes, I did see this as well! :) I don't know how you can remember the names of the desserts. I always forget!