The excitement to visit kerala was at its peak for two reasons, as this was my first time travel to beautiful backwaters of vembanad & also my honeymoon :) . We had traveled to kerala by bus from chennai , as we entered into kerala there was change from dryness to greenery. Seeing the green coconuts all around energized our spirits. We reached cochin at around 8am & freshened ourselves in a small hotel near the bus stand( its pretty clean & after some bargain he charged us rs250( $5) for 4hours ). Then roamed near cochin harbor as we were informed that the houseboat would be ready at only 12pm. Around 10am the driver called to inform that we have to start as boat would be stationed in allepey . Our energy levels were high
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