 Kerala: Ft. Cochin and Backwaters |
Traveling in Kerala
Went on a long weekend trip to Kerala. What a great place to chill! We spent a couple of days in Ft. Cochin and then an amazing trip on a houseboat through the backwaters.
Famous Fruit Platters
Spent a great deal of time chilling, eating giant fresh fruit platters and watching dolphins jump around in the water. Unfortunately the dolphins were a bit camera shy....
Chinese Fishing Nets
These nets were lined up along the water in Ft. Cochin. Men lowered the nets into the water by walking up the poles and using their weight to push them underwater. Then, they raised them using ropes.
Chinese Fishing Nets
There were fresh fish markets directly behind the nets, where you could pick out fresh seafood that had just been caught in the nets. They would cook up your selection on the spot, or take it over to ... [more]
Water Buffalo on the beach
My favorite ;) A herd of water buffalo resting in the shade on the beach ... only in India.
Jew Town
Area where there used to be a large Jewish population (presumably having fled occupation in Jerusalem in 587 BC) Only a few families are left, and it's mainly a market and shopping area now.
Kathakali Dancing
Traditional dancing from Kerala. Hand and body movements tell a story of a 'Bad'Guy above trying to seduce another guys wife.
Eye guy
This guy did amazing things with his eyes and facial muscles! He moved his eyes back and forth in time with drums, and demonstrated every emotion without saying a word.
House Boat
Spent a very relaxing day and night on a house boat that traveled along a river n the 'backwaters' of Kerala
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