Bnagalore..Kochi..Trivandrum..Kovalam..Mumbai..

One more resolution to many... will travel more often.. one thing i can never be over with.. and its the best this way... once in two months..

The Easter morning i stepped in Kochi, regarded as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. The climate was pretty pleasant to my surprise, drizzling in the evenings. Daybreak was full of indeterminate promise as i jotted down the places to visit in and around Kochi. Gave me a sheer thrill of becoming a traveller finally. I took an auto to Willington Island.

A man-made island created by sand dredged while deepening the backwaters for the Cochin Port. It is the home of the Cochin Port and the naval base. My attention was caught by this massiveship Kavaratti, on its way to Lakshwadeep. Gave birth to another desire indeed.

I took a ferry to Jew Town, Mattancherry. Mattancherry has a predominantly Muslim population. The Jew street is quite a dead-end. Jewish community being a minority now, the houses gave a mixed Arab, British, Portuguese and Dutch legacy. I guess Jews must have been subjected to regular tourists and their unwelcoming inquisitive features, that they have locked themsleves in now. it was quite a deserted land.

A popular place to visit in Cochin is the Jewish synagogue, the oldest in the Commonwealth countries. It was closed on Easter so could not venture in. After enjoying the European colonial settlement in the Jew Street, I head towards the Kochi Fort.

I had to feast my eyes on the architecture of Fort Kochi. The air was fishy and so was the place. The Chinese fishing nets, a remnant from the rule of the majestic Kublai Khan, is another major tourist attraction. After a day of wander lust, you can unwind at the Fort Kochi, with a nice economic chicken curry and rice by the sea side.

Evening, by the marine drive was a indeed a much needed hang out. I could not stop myself from devouring an ice cream cone andtake a long marine walk. Probably one would not mind to sit and gaze beyond the beautiful back waters and the harbour and spend the entire evening after a long sunny day.

Night bus took me to Kovalam. Kovalam is one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in South India and also the best place for relaxation. It has three different beaches of which the Lighthouse beach is the most famous beach. Ayurvedic treatments especially during monsoon is another attraction of Kovalam. Many resorts facing the beautiful beach is a wonderful location for stay. Not much of traveeling here and i loved my stay relaxing by the beach and playing with few kids in the sea.

Men in Kerala, have always been a distinguishing feature here. You do not really like the fact that they like you. Considering the fact, that Kerala is one of the most high rated tourist destinations, it is high time that the men here change their attitude about girls visiting from differnt parts of the world. I found them chauvinist and quite low in spirit at the same time. You try talking back to them, they shy away but they stick onto you for your attention. Probably we need to deal with them in the corrct fashion, coz they can be really helpful and friendly at the same time.

This was my third visit to this land and i loved my stay every time. It's a must palce to visit if you would need some time on your own, do a lot of photography, and you are a foodie.

Living Paradox

I found nothing when i knew nothing..

often we invite things into our lives knowing we will be happy with it...quite forcibly actually.. we get used to things that lead us no where and we land up no where.. why do we seek something that is momentary but the after effects seem eternal..
it takes time to be done with it once and for all and we know it for sure.. but a little of it ..a little more.. what if just a little we can squeeze in..

just a few more drops of tears...