Kerala Backwaters

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Where the freshwater from 38 rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. The area cover nearly 600 square miles and create a labyrinth of islands and waterways on the southwest coast of India.

We stayed in a very small resort, Kayak Island Retreat, on an island only accessible by boat. The experience was such a contrast to the other places we were in India; quite, peaceful and a slow pace.

Head to the resort.
The four room resort, built in the style of the island.
Clamming both with long handled nets from the boat and by diving.
The wildlife.
Sunset from the water.
The river view.
Our hosts. The boat driver (and anything else needed), mom (the mother of the owner, chef and tour guide), the young woman that serenaded us with classical Indian vocals as we gently cruised the river.
Fresh fish from the river. We went with our hosts to the mainland to shop for the kitchen.
The delicious food based on rice and vegetables. We also had fish, chicken and prawns.
Our send off. What a wonderful experience. Nanni! Thank you in Malayalam, the official language of the state of Kerala.

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