Chinese Fishing Net

Chinese traders brought these fishing nets to the region in the 1400's and they're still very much in use today.

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February 24th 2008
I left Varkala early morning to catch the train just 30 minutes to the hectic little city of Kollam. I decided to leave as my shoulder pain is getting better. I travelled on the lowest class, squeezing on a bench with 5 people on it, even though it was meant for 3. This carriage is more crowded and has beggars jumping on and off at each station. Travelling in this class is a great way to experienc ... read more

Asia » India » Kerala » Kollam

The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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