Lunch served on banana leaf

At home in Arthunkal

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August 8th 2010
Arthunkal is the location of the family home of my father in law, Peter Mathen. He was one of 11 siblings and his family has a large presence in the area. They are some of the warmest, kindest people I have ever met. His father built one home on the property over 40 years ago and 5 years ago one of the brothers added another home. The village is set in a beautiful tropical environment with trees b ... read more

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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