Back to Chennai-Pondi for 6 months!

cuhullainn · May 31st, 2006, 13:07

Hi,
After several years of going to and fro Chennai for short 2-3 weeks trip, My spouse and I are coming over for 6 months or so.
We are due to arrive in Chennai June 16 and within a few days move to Pondicherry.
As far as accommodations, it will be taken care by the compagny for which I am consulting.
My wife is a nurse, she took a 6 months sabbatical leave to join me ( and keep an eye on me too...LOL )
Well, we don't intend to take much luggage since our wardrobe will not be suitable for India ( we live in Ireland!) and intend to purchase locally our needs.
I do realise that coming over for 2-3 weeks ( as in the past) would be quite different than coming for 6 months so is there any suggestions on what to bring? I have been to most shopping centers and have found that almost everything is available locally but than again, being a male, my needs may not be what my wife would need or miss!!!
So any long timers on here, what would you suggest???
Slan!
Paddy

citybell · Jun 4th, 2006, 01:16

Since both Chennai and Pondicherry have same type of climate, hot and humid almost throught the year, it is better that you buy and wear cotton or cotton mixed clothes like terry cotton.
For gents, normal terry cotton trousers and a half sleeves shirt or a t-shirt(to be official then full sleeves)would be ok.For ladies,salwar kameez would be better choice if you find saree is troublesome.
You can buy all above clothes in Chennai itself as these are cheaper.
Since it's a tropical climate, you may need two sets of clothes for a day during summer especially.Remember that you sweat a lot mot of the day.

cuhullainn · Jun 5th, 2006, 13:49

Thanks for your advice, CityBell...LOL.. our suitcases going over will probably be very light, going for a shopping spree in Chennai!

MarkoJ · Aug 16th, 2006, 11:14

I had cotton and linen clothes made very cheap at the East-West shop (2nd floor, tucked away in a corner) in Spencer Plaza (Chennai). Not business attire, but very comfortble for lounging about.
Mark

cuhullainn · Aug 16th, 2006, 22:29

Thanks Mark for the tip, We have found an appartment in Pondy, one block from the sea shore. Next time we visit Chennai, we will have a look at your shop.
Paddy and Irene

May 31st, 2006, 13:07	#1
cuhullainn Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 15	Back to Chennai-Pondi for 6 months! Hi, After several years of going to and fro Chennai for short 2-3 weeks trip, My spouse and I are coming over for 6 months or so. We are due to arrive in Chennai June 16 and within a few days move to Pondicherry. As far as accommodations, it will be taken care by the compagny for which I am consulting. My wife is a nurse, she took a 6 months sabbatical leave to join me ( and keep an eye on me too...LOL ) Well, we don't intend to take much luggage since our wardrobe will not be suitable for India ( we live in Ireland!) and intend to purchase locally our needs. I do realise that coming over for 2-3 weeks ( as in the past) would be quite different than coming for 6 months so is there any suggestions on what to bring? I have been to most shopping centers and have found that almost everything is available locally but than again, being a male, my needs may not be what my wife would need or miss!!! So any long timers on here, what would you suggest??? Slan! Paddy

Jun 5th, 2006, 13:49	#3
cuhullainn Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 15	Clothes Thanks for your advice, CityBell...LOL.. our suitcases going over will probably be very light, going for a shopping spree in Chennai!

Aug 16th, 2006, 11:14	#4
MarkoJ Chennai Guy, eh Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Montreal & Chennai Posts: 20	Spencer Plaza I had cotton and linen clothes made very cheap at the East-West shop (2nd floor, tucked away in a corner) in Spencer Plaza (Chennai). Not business attire, but very comfortble for lounging about. Mark

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Jun 4th, 2006, 01:16	#2
citybell Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: INDIA Posts: 167	Since both Chennai and Pondicherry have same type of climate, hot and humid almost throught the year, it is better that you buy and wear cotton or cotton mixed clothes like terry cotton. For gents, normal terry cotton trousers and a half sleeves shirt or a t-shirt(to be official then full sleeves)would be ok.For ladies,salwar kameez would be better choice if you find saree is troublesome. You can buy all above clothes in Chennai itself as these are cheaper. Since it's a tropical climate, you may need two sets of clothes for a day during summer especially.Remember that you sweat a lot mot of the day.

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cuhullainn Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 15	Thanks Mark for the tip, We have found an appartment in Pondy, one block from the sea shore. Next time we visit Chennai, we will have a look at your shop. Paddy and Irene

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