Chasing Rainbows in Chennai

ColinT · Nov 1st, 2004, 18:40

Hi everyone. I love Chennai and over the last few years have spent about eighteen months there. I first visited in 1997 and really liked the place. Since then I kind of fell in love with it. In 2003 I had a book published and the official launch was held in the city. So if ever you get bored, get hold of a copy from Landmark, Higginbothams, Odyssey etc (or read a copy for free, off the bookshelf in Broadlands Lodge). You never know, you may even enjoy it! It got to No.3 in Landmarks's bestseller list. Hopefully, it may provide you with a few laughs. "Chasing Rainbows in Chennai": www.zine5.com/chasingrainbows.

Nick-H · Nov 1st, 2004, 19:49

I'll certainly be buying it when I get to Chennai in January.

Can you help out with any answers in my thread Chennai Long Term

(people have neater ways to point to threads; how do they do it?)

Be glad if you could

ColinT · Dec 1st, 2006, 19:23

Its been over two years since this thread was last on the front page of IM. Finally, all copies have been sold or got rid of by any means necessary. What a relief! But if anyone feels like a bit of easy reading then you can now read it here for free: CRIC

batistuta · Dec 2nd, 2006, 00:22

Thanks for the Link ColinT,Always enjoyed your articles in different newspapers. I am sure this would be a great read.

ColinT · Dec 2nd, 2006, 00:42

Thanks Batistuta. Great to get some feedback about the stuff that appears in the newspapers. Much appreciated.

freenote · Dec 2nd, 2006, 01:06

I don't no if i should have ,but i have a copy off the shelf in Broadlands .You were spotted walking across above the courtyard but never stopped for a chat ,such is life ,Onto the next chapter

Lou Wilson · Dec 2nd, 2006, 02:47

Chasing Rainbows in Chennai is by far the best I think the only travel that really gets to the heart of what it is like to to be a traveller in India. It puts forth a viewpoint sometimes comical that everyone who has spent any time in Triplicane or elsewhere in India can relate to. From the greasy rag that cleans the table in a restaurant that waiters use to the eclectic western wanders and a few things that only Colin has seen but describes in great detail (Like the Body building Gym up some alley in Chennai). This book does not tell you what the best hotel bargain is but Chasing Rainbows is by far the best bargain in traveller reading.
I am waiting for Vol 2 ???
Lou

ColinT · Dec 2nd, 2006, 02:50

Freenote - Well, that's what it was on the shelf for. Broadlands and that famous courtyard... I remember it well... destined never to return!

Lou - your comments are particularly welcome as they come from someone who was in India way, way back in the early 70s (I think) when I was still at school and would probably have had difficulty finding India on a map.

Beauty and the mobile phone...

Nick-H · Dec 2nd, 2006, 11:45

ColinT and Broadlands --- now that's entirely another story altogether

!

ColinT · Dec 2nd, 2006, 14:32

Yes, a story that does not make for pleasant reading. Not for the weak hearted.

ArjunaWeeping · Dec 7th, 2006, 06:53

Hi Colin

Any idea where to buy your book in the UK? Checked out Amazon but they say 4-6 weeks to find it.

Anyone coming back to the UK from Chennai soon could pick me up a copy?

Cheers,

Scott

Lou Wilson · Dec 7th, 2006, 07:04

I looked around for the book - out of print none available I also tried the link at the beginning of this thread - it did not go through but here is a link to much of Colin's writings http://www.travelwriters.com/colintodhunter

Lou
INDIA SRI LANKA TRIP PHOTOS AT http://www.overbrookfountains.com/photos.html

ColinT · Dec 7th, 2006, 16:02

Hi Scott, even Amazon won't be able to help these days, apart from the used ones that people put on there for sale. I am the owner of the last three copies. But I did see a copy of one being sold on the German site of ebay the other day! Send me a PM and I'll post one to you in Scotland. I'm in the UK now for a few more weeks so its not a problem (apart from the mail being slow this time of the year).

Beauty and the Mobile Phone

ArjunaWeeping · Dec 14th, 2006, 07:25

Hi Colin

Thanks very much, your book arrived today (such service, even better than Amazon

). I am enjoying it very much, hope it will tide me over til I make it back out next June.

Thanks again,

Scott

ColinT · Dec 14th, 2006, 15:44

Good to hear that it arrived and most of all that you are enjoying it.

Blog: Cardboard Cows and Sugarpuffs

Nov 1st, 2004, 18:40	#1
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Chasing Rainbows in Chennai Hi everyone. I love Chennai and over the last few years have spent about eighteen months there. I first visited in 1997 and really liked the place. Since then I kind of fell in love with it. In 2003 I had a book published and the official launch was held in the city. So if ever you get bored, get hold of a copy from Landmark, Higginbothams, Odyssey etc (or read a copy for free, off the bookshelf in Broadlands Lodge). You never know, you may even enjoy it! It got to No.3 in Landmarks's bestseller list. Hopefully, it may provide you with a few laughs. "Chasing Rainbows in Chennai": www.zine5.com/chasingrainbows.

Nov 1st, 2004, 19:49	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,372	I'll certainly be buying it when I get to Chennai in January. Can you help out with any answers in my thread Chennai Long Term (people have neater ways to point to threads; how do they do it?) Be glad if you could __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 2nd, 2006, 02:47	#7
Lou Wilson Untitled Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia. PA USA Posts: 125	Chaising Rainbows Chasing Rainbows in Chennai is by far the best I think the only travel that really gets to the heart of what it is like to to be a traveller in India. It puts forth a viewpoint sometimes comical that everyone who has spent any time in Triplicane or elsewhere in India can relate to. From the greasy rag that cleans the table in a restaurant that waiters use to the eclectic western wanders and a few things that only Colin has seen but describes in great detail (Like the Body building Gym up some alley in Chennai). This book does not tell you what the best hotel bargain is but Chasing Rainbows is by far the best bargain in traveller reading. I am waiting for Vol 2 ??? Lou

Dec 7th, 2006, 06:53	#11
ArjunaWeeping In Search of Darshan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In Chennai!!! Posts: 92	Hi Colin Any idea where to buy your book in the UK? Checked out Amazon but they say 4-6 weeks to find it. Anyone coming back to the UK from Chennai soon could pick me up a copy? Cheers, Scott __________________ Explore Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living In Search of Darshan - my trip to Chennai, India in 2005 Scott's Thotts - my meandering thoughts on Yoga and Life...

Dec 7th, 2006, 07:04	#12
Lou Wilson Untitled Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia. PA USA Posts: 125	Rainbows ?? I looked around for the book - out of print none available I also tried the link at the beginning of this thread - it did not go through but here is a link to much of Colin's writings http://www.travelwriters.com/colintodhunter Lou INDIA SRI LANKA TRIP PHOTOS AT http://www.overbrookfountains.com/photos.html

Dec 1st, 2006, 19:23	#3
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Its been over two years since this thread was last on the front page of IM. Finally, all copies have been sold or got rid of by any means necessary. What a relief! But if anyone feels like a bit of easy reading then you can now read it here for free: CRIC

Dec 2nd, 2006, 00:22	#4
batistuta Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,728	Thanks for the Link ColinT,Always enjoyed your articles in different newspapers. I am sure this would be a great read.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 00:42	#5
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Thanks Batistuta. Great to get some feedback about the stuff that appears in the newspapers. Much appreciated.

Dec 2nd, 2006, 01:06	#6
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,599	I don't no if i should have ,but i have a copy off the shelf in Broadlands .You were spotted walking across above the courtyard but never stopped for a chat ,such is life ,Onto the next chapter

Dec 2nd, 2006, 02:50	#8
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Freenote - Well, that's what it was on the shelf for. Broadlands and that famous courtyard... I remember it well... destined never to return! Lou - your comments are particularly welcome as they come from someone who was in India way, way back in the early 70s (I think) when I was still at school and would probably have had difficulty finding India on a map. Beauty and the mobile phone...

Dec 2nd, 2006, 11:45	#9
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,372	ColinT and Broadlands --- now that's entirely another story altogether !

Dec 2nd, 2006, 14:32	#10
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Yes, a story that does not make for pleasant reading. Not for the weak hearted.

Dec 7th, 2006, 16:02	#13
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Hi Scott, even Amazon won't be able to help these days, apart from the used ones that people put on there for sale. I am the owner of the last three copies. But I did see a copy of one being sold on the German site of ebay the other day! Send me a PM and I'll post one to you in Scotland. I'm in the UK now for a few more weeks so its not a problem (apart from the mail being slow this time of the year). Beauty and the Mobile Phone

Dec 14th, 2006, 07:25	#14
ArjunaWeeping In Search of Darshan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: In Chennai!!! Posts: 92	Hi Colin Thanks very much, your book arrived today (such service, even better than Amazon ). I am enjoying it very much, hope it will tide me over til I make it back out next June. Thanks again, Scott

Dec 14th, 2006, 15:44	#15
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Good to hear that it arrived and most of all that you are enjoying it. Blog: Cardboard Cows and Sugarpuffs

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