I'd planned on blogging consistently throughout my travels but a lack of computers and a greater desire to go out and actually explore the countries, means that it might be weeks before I can do a post and then maybe three will go up together. Anyway, after Mumbai, we moved to the state of Kerala and Cochin was our first stop. The place is pretty cool. Pretty much centred around a harbour boasting an array of Chinese fishing nets. You can visit one of the nets, watch fish being caught, chose a fish to eat and watch it cooked in front of you. Also, there are so many lovely shops, selling the most beautiful clothes and jewellery. We did a couple of trips in Cochin, my favourite being a 3 hour boat ride along Kerala's beautiful backwaters. A row of homes line the bank of the backwater where we saw women bathing with their children in the water, and others washing their clothes in the river. We also visited a spice plantation and watched a lady make rope out of coconut shells. It's amazing to see how they make use out of almost every source they have.
Above, Cochin's harbour. Below, Kerala backwaters.
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