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k239

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  1. Thanks for the info. Should have consulted the board for recommendations before heading off to India.
  2. We wanted to write about an unpleasant experience that we had with Nimmy Paul of Cochin, India (its actually Nimmy and Paul, but their cooking school goes by their combined names - www.nimmypaul.com ). We had a trip planned for southern India. My wife, who is from Singapore, was very interested in learning about Kerela cooking. We did some research, and came across Nimmy Paul in some travel articles, and she seemed to have good press. My wife has some familiarity with Indian cuisine, likes her food spicy, and wanted to learn about some specific dishes. In December 2007, we contacted Nimmy Paul about arranging a private cooking lesson for my wife and me when we were going to be in Cochin in February 2008, and let them know what dishes we were interested in. They confirmed back the private lesson, and we set a date in February. Sometime in January they asked us to change the date, and we re-arranged things to accommodate their requested change. We confirmed before we left for India, and a few days before the lessen we called to go over the dishes my wife was interested in learning about. Something about what they said on the phone, and the request to start later, seemed strange to me. I emailed them back to make sure that it was in fact a private lesson, and received a response back saying that their would be other people for the cooking lesson. We were very disappointed, and cancelled. What particularly disturbed us was Nimmy Paul's inconsiderate behavior. Had I not emailed, and not received a finally honest response back we would have driven half an hour to get to her place and only then found out. Needless to say, we cancelled. I can't speak to the food or quality of the cooking lessons, but as is evident from the email we received back (and reproduced below), she really doesn't understand. From: NIMMY [mailto:nimmypaul@vsnl.net] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 4:27 PM Subject: Re: Private Cooking Lesson/Demonstration Dear Ken I am extremely sorry, you are very upset, I do understand your say, but you must TRY to understand my situation too, when we are into a career of hospitality, we have to keep many guest happy, just like you , we have others also who are in Cochin only for one day, they too have read about me in a paper and would like to meet us, to which I cannot say no, as they are so keen on it, this is not only a business, but a personal relation too. I know in your present mood all that I say will be not accepted, but let me share , there are many occasions, where we had cancellation at the last moment, in fact, we wait and no one turns up, I never send angry letters, as it is of no use. If you decide to write bad about me, it is upto you, but I do have a lot of well wishers, so I pray their WELL WISHES, will not upset my career. Once again sorry to spoil your day, I just cannot understand why you do not want to mix with others, many would jump for this choice. Best Nimmy
  3. I had requested 3 specific dates (in preference order) in April during a previously planned trip to Barcelona to celebrate my wife's birthday, which I mentioned briefly in my request email (sent to be received at 12:01am Spain time on Oct 15). I received the third listed date. It will be our first time.
  4. How is "Camping Ciutat de Vacances Cala Montjoi Roses" which seems to be the only place very close to El Bulli. From the web site, it looks basic, but means that you can walk to El Bulli. Seems to only have booking for full board at E78 for two - although I don't think that we will bother with dinner there
  5. I too got notice of a reservation for April, and am also a first timer. Sent my email at 12:01am Spain time on October 15. Yes, we will be going :->
  6. I sent in by email at 12:01am (Spain time) on Oct 15 (6:01pm on Oct 14 in EST, and also by fax (making reference to the email at the same time, which surprisingly went through first time). Haven't heard back yet.
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