Arrival! I stayed on in Delhi for a few more days. I had extra days that I had saved from skipping Athens
The Journey Home
There is always sadness when leaving a place we enjoyed. We take time to establish relationships and uprooting when we are comfortable,
My Time in London
The Dentist My idyllic life was disturbed by a toothache that did not go away. In fact it got worse. Someone in
The Warren Family
I followed the directions Sir Kenneth had written down for me and travelled up to his country home by train. It was
Life in London!
Plantation House, Mincing Lane, London! On my first Monday in London I left a little early from Fitzroy Square and walked to
A bolt from the Blue!
Life was going well. Very well! I was now settled in and enjoying the work, sport, and social life in Cochin. The
Tea Stories – continued…
Plans for a new office! A consequence of the embarrassment caused by the road block on Thopumpady Bridge was that J Thomas
Cochin Tea Auctions – a freak incident!
Till 1964 the Cochin Auctions used to be held at Aspinwall House in Fort Cochin. However, when Forbes Ewart and Figgis moved
Visalakshi Devi – Princess of Mysore!
Before leaving the Mysore Royals behind I feel compelled to tell you the amazing story of Maharaja Jayachamarajendra Wadiar’s youngest daughter Visalakshi
My travels with Richard Warren
Richard Warren came out as our No.2 man in Cochin in place of Prafull Goradia who was returning to Calcutta by the end
The Tea Brokers
These were the 3 Tea Broking companies in Cochin and their teams. Forbes, Ewart, & Figgis – Oommen Thomas, Tom Peirce Jr.,
All work and No play?
Those of you who felt sorry for us may be forgiven for thinking that the life of a Tea Taster was boring.
The Role of Bought Leaf Factories!
The South Indian Tea production was largely in the hands of British players like James Finlay, Harrisons & Crosfield, English & Scottish,
Sports Meets with Planters
One of the most wonderful aspects of life in Tea was the emphasis on outdoor life. Of course many joined the plantations
Fort Cochin to Willingdon Island – A Transition
Since some of my readers have not been to Cochin I thought I’d include a bit about the place. Cochin (and that
The Art of Entertaining!
We must dwell on the Cochin Club and the party scene a little longer. If you have seen a Snake Boat race