Last Friday, we went to Alappuzha, Kerala to relax on a houseboat. The area of the country is called the backwaters. It is an extensive network of canals and lakes near the coast, but separated entirely from the sea. It is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I have ever been.
A picture of the inside of the boat. We had three full bedrooms with bathrooms. At the back there was a kitchen (it stayed very busy cooking fresh fish).
typical scenes
lots of space to hang out
houses right against the water
A woman waits for the water taxi
Life in the backwaters is definitely at a slower pace. Plenty of people rely on canoes to get to roads, and definitely everyone washes their clothes by hand.
The churches are very colorful.
Guys catching ducks. We ate one.
The whole day was overcast and tranquil.
The backwaters are pretty busy with boats. Some are double deckers.
We swam. Still waiting on the tapeworm verdict.
Night time on the water as we ate dinner.
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