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Published: January 17th 2016
We chose a walk around the lake here. We had a guide to help us across the river and for the initial route finding. After that it was easy around the lake. There was a range of agriculture including rice paddies, coconut plantations and mango trees. We saw the irrigation system being used for the coconuts. There were birds, heron, parrots, cormorants and a number of unidentified. Our guide for the first part of the walk showed us the marks made by snakes. Apparently all the snakes are poisonous except the water snakes. We met a young couple who have family in the area, but now work in Singapore. At the temple we met many more people. A young boy had just had his hair cut off as an offering and his head was covered in sandalwood. All the children were keen to practise their English and for us to join the blessing ceremony at the temple. Lots of photos were taken of course. The adults also wanted photos. We averted our eyes just a little to the slaughter of chickens at the temple. All through the walk the next door dog was our companion. She was very good and waited patiently when we were talking and taking photos. We didn't take a wrong turn, but she would have stopped us if we had.
We are staying at Cardamon house which has attractive gardens and a swimming pool. It is green and quiet here, and it makes you feel a little sleepy. There are sunbirds in the garden, they have a yellow breast and long slightly curved beak.
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Diana Gower
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Very glad to see that you making the most of you S India travels. Lots of great memories for you and G. Hope G's foot is recovering.