We have flown from Udaipur to Cochin in the Kerala region of southern India. Upon exiting the aircraft it was as if we had arrived to a tropical island that is so vastly different from Rajasthan. Here the people are much more relaxed, the clothing and architecture not as ornate and the environment very tropical. We were greeted by blue skies and friendly folk. The streets of Fort Cochin are full of small interesting shops where you can feel comfortable browsing without any pressure to buy. Being a coastal town, fresh seafood is readily available by the shorefront markets.
This region of India has a strong Christian influence with many small churches of varying protestant Christian faiths.
Photo of traditional Kerala theatrical performer we had the privilege of seeing.
The next morning we enjoyed a relaxing lunch on a privately owned island
where fruit and vegetables are grown and harvested for their own kitchen. What can I say, except that it was another delicious meal, though the Kerala style of cooking is quite different from that of other regions of India. Here coconuts are plentiful and used generously.
We have had the pleasure of sharing a meal in the homes of these lovely Indian ladies.
Spices of course are used liberally in all Indian meals.
Having spent a relaxing afternoon and night aboard a houseboat on the river, we enjoyed the most spectacular sunset and moon rising with shadows of local villagers passing in canoes and beautiful rice fields along the river. It doesn't get much better.
Our last 2 days are spent relaxing by the beach at the Marari Beach Resort, before it is back home with memories to last a lifetime.
- Marika at Women's Own Adventure signing off
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Location:Kerala, India
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