Our six weeks along the southwestern coastline of Kerala was memorable for sure. I thought the best way to summarize our time was to list key words and thoughts: Popeye, Olive, Yoda & Feisty Zena and Nipples Crows Feeding the dogs and crows at the beach Fishermen beach Fishermen Fishing boats Early morning fish markets…
Category: Mararikulam
Mararikulam, Kerala, India – Our Inauguration Into a Traditional Inauguration!
As Michael and I arrived at our usual breakfast spot, PDDP People’s Restaurant, there was something afoot as the balcony above the restaurant was busy with people and decorated with fresh flower garlands. As we finished our breakfast, we noticed a gathering of men in the parking lot. But this gathering was not typical. In the…
Mararikkulam North, Mararikulam, Arthunkal & Alappuzha, Kerala, India – Catholic Churches & Hindu Temples
This southwestern area of Kerala has many Catholic churches and Hindu temples. We think there is an ashram on the way to Alappuzha, but none in this immediate area. India is the birthplace of yoga – and there is absolutely nothing to be seen here related to the practice of yoga! It has been a…
Mararikulam, Kerala, India – Mararikulam Beach – Waves, Hot Sun, Garbage and a Curious Crow!
Michael and I returned to Mararikulam Beach the following day to play in the waves! Walking through the shanty huts selling various drinks, snacks and touristy items…. A young woman prepares a coconut for drinking: This area has a mix of Christian and Hindu religion. Not far from a Hindu shrine further up the beach…
Mararikulam, Kerala, India – Mararikulam Beach – Lovely Families, a Beautiful Sunset and Garbage
Michael and I discovered a family beach that is a ten minute scooter drive from our homestay, Arakal Heritage. Mararikulam and Mararikulam Beach is a popular tourist area. The beach itself is beautiful. However, the garbage that litters the beach is not. The shanty huts selling Indian teas, cool drinks and snacks would not pass…