Tag Archives: Kerala

Alleppey.

Posted on February 6, 2010 by fiona

Alleppey provided us with a lovely restful week. Our days were filled wandering the numerous canals that link the city, stopping off at markets, cafes or quirky little shops. We spent time on the beach. We introduced ourselves to the … Continue reading →

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Kollom to Alleppey Boat Journey.

Posted on January 27, 2010 by fiona

We were up at the crack of dawn to pile ourselves into a rickshaw bound for Kollom boat jetty.  Our final impression of Varkala was formed when a mad women wandered, squawking and squealing, into the path of our rickshaw. The … Continue reading →

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Varkala.

Posted on January 27, 2010 by fiona

We traveled from Kollom to Varkala by rickshaw. Rickshaws are slow and it made for a very long 35km journey.  After 2+ hours of incessant questioning from our driver we made it (slightly stunned but unharmed) to Varkala before 9am. … Continue reading →

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Kollom.

Posted on January 22, 2010 by fiona
I love swings! Kollom Adventure Park delighted me greatly!

We arrived in Kollam in the early hours and after hunting down a hotel and a breakfast of masala dosa we took a walk through the centre of town.  Locals frantically setting up shop at the town fruit and veg … Continue reading →

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The Journey to Gokarna and Onward to Kerala.

Posted on January 21, 2010 by fiona

After bidding goodbye to Hampi (and briefly to Lynsey) I traveled onward to Gokarna where I spent my very first days as a solo traveler.  Though Gokarna proved to be beautiful and Om beach oozed a laid back, rustic kind of charm … Continue reading →

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