Tuesday, 23 September 2014
The Kerala backwaters are known for houseboats, but many other watercraft ply these lanes.
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| One of these boats was the one we spent the day on. Our boat had a large living area, two bedrooms, and a kitchen.We had a home-cooked lunch, plus fresh fruit snacks and drinks. A relaxing and refreshing day. |
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| This was the largest houseboat we saw on the water. There aren't too many with a full second deck. |
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| Our captain had an umbrella handy for sun protection. |
Ferries
Ferries ranged in size from just a few passengers in an open boat to a rather large boat that could carry perhaps a hundred people. (Maybe more, since this is India.) |
| The larger ferries barely stopped to let passengers on and off -- it looked like you needed to be comfortable with a "dynamic stop". |
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| This brightly colored ferry was one of the larger ones. |
Cargo
Small craft carried all the essentials for daily life. |
| Coconuts |
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| Construction supplies (here, sand) |
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| Even LP gas cylinders |
A weekend getaway is the second best option and they are usually a trip to nearby places that are surrounding the city. However, with the changing times, it is now possible for a weekend to spend in a Kerala trip.
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