Backwater country - Kochi and Alleppey


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March 25th 2011
Published: March 25th 2011
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While we hadn’t been on a boat, Kochi represented dry land. After missing our stop initially in Ernakulam and then getting back there 4 or so hours later, I for one was happy to be able to stretch my legs (even if it did mean lugging the backpack around). We found a pre paid auto stand and separated from Ilaria and Vincenzo (Italian’s we had travelled with from Kannur, having met them at Costa... Read Full Entry



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27th March 2011

Don't compare Alleppy with the original Venice:D.Aleppy is called the Venice of the East because 1)it was also a great trade port in the ancient times like Venice.Aleppy was one of the main trade ports for Spices 2)here also waterways are the main mode of transportation like Venice.

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