Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Six Week Vacation Summary

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…

Arthunkal & Chethy & Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Moments

During the third week of our six week stay in this southern part of India, Michael and I started to tire of the non-western standard of living and the garbage. However, we’ve heard the further north you travel, the dirtier India gets.  So, we’re grateful to be in the “cleaner” part of India. Except, further…

Arthunkal, Kerala, India – St. Andrew’s Basilica & St. Sebastian’s International Shrine

Michael and I stumbled upon this lavish church while searching for a restaurant to have supper. To me, what makes this church lavish, stand out even, is how pristine it is amoung the humble living conditions within the village.  It is very apparent that money to the church takes priority over infrastructure and garbage collection…