Mini train and Pondicherry

So it turned out to be ok timing as the mini train resumed its service on the 2oth of jan and so we took it down to Mettupalayam on the 21st, where we would board a ocal bus to Coimbature and then catch an overnight to Pondicherry. It was a very cute train and the ride was very nice through the mountains but at times i felt like getting out and walking as i think that might have been faster. but hey it's about the experience right? And to check off another thing on the list. We got into Mettupalayam, where a taxi driver says that it's cheaper to take the taxi than the local bus. your funny buddy, really funny, how can it be cheaper than 25 cents each , mmmm? So now we are in Pondercherry for a few days, a sleepy sort of french colonial town before we continue north. Oh and yes the roads here are very bad, i think i was airborne (fully) about 3-4 times on the overnight bus, and that is semi lying down.