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Patch of Green @Abad Plaza, Kochi


A patch of green, even in the middle of Pavilion Restaurant's dining space, feels nice. Of course, if you look closely, you will notice the green leaves are artificial. The first thing I noticed when I walked into one of Kochi's popular dining places, Hotel Abad, was this patch of green. Once I saw the menu they offered, everythingelse, even that enticing patch of green, blurred into oblivion. It was just so delicious:)

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Jordan said…
Thank you so much for the comment! I will keep all of your suggestions in mind. The hardest part is coming up with the time to write a post! ;)
September 9, 2009 at 9:09 AM
chitra said…
My house (MOM's) is near to Abad Plaza . Really love that place. Suddenly I was transported to my home town:)
September 9, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Uma said…
Hey, I used to stay at Abad, Cochi almost 5 days a month in my previous job. The staff recognised me and were very friendly making my stay so pleasant. This was more than 3 years back though... enjoy your stay there...
September 9, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Devasena Hariharan said…
Hi, You have got a lovely blog with interesting and varied posts
September 9, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Swapna Raghu Sanand said…
@Jordan: Great to hear from you, keep writing.

@Chitra: Really? Next time, I can just pop in then...what say? The Abad I mentioned is near to Fort Kochi.

@Uma: Hey, thats cool. I've never stayed there but I love eating there and they have a fabulous menu, great service and really nice ambience. Its the one near Fort Kochi that I'm referring to.

@Devasena: Thanks very much. Please do visit again and keep sharing your thoughts and comments.
September 10, 2009 at 1:38 PM
chitra said…
Swapna
That place only I meant. You are certainly welcome to my abode. My place is mattancherry. Fort kochi may be a couple of kms away.
September 12, 2009 at 12:13 AM
PS~Erin said…
Thanks for linking with me!!
September 14, 2009 at 9:30 PM
workhard said…
I just love plants and yeah.. anywhere a patch like that is so refreshing...

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September 15, 2009 at 12:50 AM
wide open spaces said…
thank you so much for recommending wide open spaces. i feel so honored!
much love! Emily
September 15, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Eswari said…
thanks for posting ...recently I went to a surgery, they had all these bonsai plants, as a great lover of greenery I could not resist myself to touch them and to much of my surprise they are not real....:(
September 17, 2009 at 8:57 PM
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