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Kerala Potpouri and a Farewell to India

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May 17th 2009
Published: May 18th 2009
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We find ourselves in Kerala for the last week of our 3 month stay in India. It was difficult leaving our 2 month volunteer placement at the NGO in Cuttack Orissa. We made some good relationships and experienced Indian culture on a day to day basis in a way that eludes tourists who are just passing through. My head is still filled with the sights, sounds, and voices of Cuttack- cows merging with t... Read Full Entry



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Margaret Lenzi & Stan Shapiro
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We are traveling to India to do a volunteer service project. We will be volunteering for 2 months in Cuttack, Orissa, India at a legal assistance project for the poor. We will be doing some limited traveling before and after the volunteer placement. We hope to learn more about everyday living and Indian culture and society by working with and becoming part of a local community for a few months. We hope to share this with our friends and family.... full info
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Margaret steering houseboatMargaret steering houseboat
Margaret steering houseboat
Periyar Wildlife RefugePeriyar Wildlife Refuge
Periyar Wildlife Refuge
The drive to the refuge was filled with mountain landscapes.
Periyar Wildlife RefugePeriyar Wildlife Refuge
Periyar Wildlife Refuge
Lake in the Refuge
Stan at base of 300 year old tree during the nature walkStan at base of 300 year old tree during the nature walk
Stan at base of 300 year old tree during the nature walk
That's one big tree.
Periyar Wildlife RefugePeriyar Wildlife Refuge
Periyar Wildlife Refuge
Tree trunks dot the lake. Eerie!
Periyar Wildlife RefugePeriyar Wildlife Refuge
Periyar Wildlife Refuge
Mama Monkey with baby.
2 elephants going to the lake2 elephants going to the lake
2 elephants going to the lake
Elephants getting a drink from the lakeElephants getting a drink from the lake
Elephants getting a drink from the lake
Periyar Wildlife RefugePeriyar Wildlife Refuge
Periyar Wildlife Refuge
Margaret met a very friendly Indian family on the boat trip. Even when you can't speak the same language, communication happens.
Munnar High Range CountryMunnar High Range Country
Munnar High Range Country
Tea plants swaying in the wind as far as the eye can see.
The largest cooperatiely owned tea plantation in IndiaThe largest cooperatiely owned tea plantation in India
The largest cooperatiely owned tea plantation in India
Nice to know coops are alive in India.
Munnar High Range CountryMunnar High Range Country
Munnar High Range Country
Tea plantation in the valley and hills.
Margaret at edge of tea plantaionMargaret at edge of tea plantaion
Margaret at edge of tea plantaion
Man with turban sitting on tea plantationMan with turban sitting on tea plantation
Man with turban sitting on tea plantation
Munnar High Range CountryMunnar High Range Country
Munnar High Range Country
Mountains almost always enshrouded in clouds.
Look out Station near MunnarLook out Station near Munnar
Look out Station near Munnar
Can see next state, Tamil Nadu, from this high station
Eravikulam National ParkEravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park
Rare mountain goat, Nilgir Tahr, found in this Park which has 50% of the world's population.
Eravikulam National ParkEravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park
Stan happy to meet the Tahr mountain goat on the hillside
Eravikulam National ParkEravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park
Tahr standing tall
CochinCochin
Cochin
Large Chinese Fishing Net out of the water
CochinCochin
Cochin
Stan & Margaret pulling up the chinese fishing net with an ingenious rock and pulley system. Good work if you can get it.



18th May 2009

Stan Diamond
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Great experience
I am glad you guys had such an experience. As you know, Bev and I were in India four times but the amount of time we spent there was not much less than yours and we did not do a work site which I am a jealous of. You are lucky to have been there. We were in some of the places you went in Kerala. Loved Cochin. Welcome back. Stan
19th May 2009

Roberta
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Welcome Home
We are so happy for you and Stan and the opportunity you had to serve the people of India. This was truly a trip of a lifetime. I can't imagine what you two are planning for your next adventure. I must admit that I will miss the hearing from you and your blog and seeing all the amazing sights. Have a safe trip home and call us when you get in. Be well.

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