Tamil Nadu; Fascinating sights, colors from coast to farmland in southeastern India.(TRAVEL) From: The Washington Times | Date: April 12, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 The Washington Times LLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Richard Slusser, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

CHENNAI, India - Full moon, a balmy breeze blowing from the Bay of Bengal; the shrimp are large and juicy, the chicken is sumptuous in a green curry. The tables and chairs of the open-air Upper Deck restaurant are placed on a grass lawn on a rise beside the beach. The setting and the Mediterranean fare are choice.

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