Comments on: Wandering Lenasia with the Purple Pimpernel

By: Nad Govender

Nad Govender — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:20:37 +0000

In reply to Sarvesha Moodley. Hi I'm trying to trace an Adele Pather from Lenasia. She was at Trinity High School. She must have matriculated in 1980. I was a teacher at the school. If you know her or can help please message me on 0678413443. Thank you

By: 2summers

2summers — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 06:50:56 +0000

In reply to Peggy Laws. Thanks Peggy. I also remember that feeling while trying to sleep in India :)

By: Peggy Laws

Peggy Laws — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 05:50:08 +0000

It sounds wonderful Heather. I also loved my trip to India and can’t wait to return. I never wanted to sleep when there as I always thought I was going to be missing something. But your trip to Lenasia captures some of that magic for me!

By: Ilse Fouche

Ilse Fouche — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:21:45 +0000

In reply to 2summers. Whoop!

By: 2summers

2summers — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:05:00 +0000

In reply to Lani. I also had no idea until I moved here! It’s a very interesting part of SA’s history and culture.

By: Lani

Lani — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:38:45 +0000

Until I met some Saffas I had no idea that S. Af had the largest population of Indians outside of India. So this was nice to see. Sounds and looks like a beautiful day. xo

By: 2summers

2summers — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:22:43 +0000

In reply to Clinton. Thank you!

By: Clinton

Clinton — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:15:36 +0000

Excellent article, felt like i sat at the table with you.

By: 2summers

2summers — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:58:27 +0000

In reply to catji. I also loved it. Totally different from anyplace I’ve been, before or since.

By: catji

catji — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:29:24 +0000

Great! post, Heather.
I still want to go back to Chennai, went in 2003. But next time will make sure to arrange to get out and go to country places.
Sometimes i felt more at home there than in Durban.
The first time, stayed at a sort of home-stay…for South Africans. One lady who was staying long time, studying classical music. We went by train to Puri, Orissa, all the way up the east coast, 3 days. I was just thinking/realising couple days ago, it was one of the best experiences in my life. Absolutely wonderful. Puri/Orissa was so different, when we got back to Chennai, it felt like coming home again. We’d been in Chennai for a week, then in Puri for a week, then back to Chennai for a week.

By: 2summers

2summers — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:33:55 +0000

In reply to Nomea. Thanks so much Nomea. I’m glad you enjoyed it :)

By: Nomea

Nomea — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:30:01 +0000

Beautiful story. You just made me so hungry so early in the morning. The Purple Pimpernel is also a brother from another mother to many of us. Love this.