I was almost able to give answers but still, I guess I didn't sound convincing and always left an impression that I'm just coping up with Chennai. Then I made a habit of looking for these things so that I could answer better and really come to terms with the reality that I like this place as much as I like my home town.
How is the place in general - Well I did not see anything that should have made me give a straight answer or add some convincing superlatives. May be I had a very bad opinion of the city before coming and here I am a changed person now for good.
Public Transport
- You can travel from Central railway station to my place for just 4 Rs(normal) or 6 Rs (Deluxe) Fancy that !
- Well connected metro trains running across the city covering most of the major areas. Not too crowded like buses and very very cheap.
- For just 25 to 30 bucks you get a Dosa, 2 Idlys, One scoop Pongal, 2 types of chutney and a coffee..... what more !
- Though most of them like the Elliot's beach I found Marina more and ..Places with Beaches are cool eg. a) Pondicherry
- The city is quite safe I felt. I roamed around alone in the nights – 1am or 2am and not once did I fear getting robbed or anything like that.
- I absolutely love the weather of Chennai… I am not a winter person at all and I feel better when there is that pinching warmth of the sun.
- Luv the petty shops selling Sundal, Bajji, vada, samosa with special hot chutney's any of this item costs you just 2.50 Rs a piece.
- I like the conservative nature of ppl here. Definitely the most Indian of Indian cities.
- As a Tamil I feel at home wherever I go. I don't have to memorize words and put them together to speak to a auto rickshaw guy (I hated that..).
- Best sound effects, and a great movie experience seating and snacks. And when it comes to innovation, Satyam are probably the front runners.
- Rs.50 and a sidey sickening 2+ hours of travel, but worth it ;- Home sweet home whenever you want to.
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