Driving north along the scenic, coastal road of Route 66, Michael and I passed a boat maker. We stopped and had a look! Michael once built a a cedar strip canoe – 16ft Peterborough – and was very curious about the craftsmanship of these handmade boats! How did this stuffing work? What was it made…
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Kochi, Kerala, India – Chinese Fishing Nets
As Michael and I continued driving north along the scenic ocean drive, Route 66 we entered into the district of Kochi. Here, we discovered a few backwater canals with Chinese fishing nets. The look of them is very distinct, ancient even. These are popular tourist attractions as it is not the usual fishing way in…
Arthunkal, Kerala, India – Fishermen Repairing the Nets
On our last full day in India, Michael and I drove north along the ocean on Route 66! Along the way were many spots with fishermen sitting on red nets, busy with sewing repair. Michael and I stopped so I could get pictures of these men among the vibrant red nets! The fisherman welcomed us!…
Alappuzha, Kerala, India – Red-Backed Sea-Eagle
During our backwater boat ride, we stopped at a popular tourist restaurant so I could use their toilets. Here, I was THRILLED to see a red-backed sea-eagle IN THE EXACT SPOT I had previously seen one during the backwater boat ride included in my stay at Carnoustie Ayurvedic & Wellness Resort back in March! Here…
Alappuzha, Kerala, India – Punnamada Lake Backwater Boat Ride
Michael and I drove into Alappuzha for lunch, and decided to take a backwater boat ride. Canals of polluted water cut through the small city and are lined with boats and their tour guides, eager to take tourists for a ride. This is the off season, so we had a plethora of offers from tour…
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Kerala Express
This train is FAST!!! As an added safety measure I’m sure, the barriers to prevent motorists and cyclists from crossing is lowered about ten minutes before the train whips by! Probably a good thing – because there is no stopping this juggernaut as she flies by! Here is a video of the train going by….
Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India -Why Don’t Locals Swim at the Beach?
As Michael and I come to the end of our six week stay here, ONLY ONCE have we observed locals swimming at the beach! That is saying something because Michael and I go to the beach almost every day! Interestingly, the one time we did witness locals swimming, they were from the northern part of…
Mararikulam, Kerala, India – Our Inauguration Into a Traditional Inauguration!
As Michael and I arrived at our usual breakfast spot, PDDP People’s Restaurant, there was something afoot as the balcony above the restaurant was busy with people and decorated with fresh flower garlands. As we finished our breakfast, we noticed a gathering of men in the parking lot. But this gathering was not typical. In the…