There is a broad expanse of land which parallels the coast of Kerala for at least 100 miles that is criss-crossed with canals connecting lakes and rivers. Here the traditional mode of transport is of course boat, and one can take day or overnight cruises.
Category: Kottayam
Around Kottayam
I am staying with the family of my friend Raj, whom I met in Dharamsala. He came down for Christmas, and brought a group of friends with him. His family is Catholic, and there is a small christmas tree in the living room. This area is very heavily Christian. Christianity here dates back to the first Century. The legend has it that the Apostle Thomas brought it here. The original Syrian Christians here still conduct their services in a dialect of Aramaic.
Kerala Christmas
Christmas Eve was filled with fireworks. In between barrages, one could hear carrolers going door to door. Later in the evening, our gang went for a walk to look at the decorations on houses in the neighborhood. We walked among a sea of stars, lights and nativity scenes, with fireworks exploding overhead.