MissTtravels

Blissful day.

We left Chrissie‘s early, after another of their divine breakfasts.

We drove over winding mountain roads through various villages, with the usual stop for chai.

The scenery included rubber and pineapple plantations. Very spectacular. Eventually came in sight of the Kerala Backwaters, all wetlands and islands.

We arrived at Alleppy And boarded our beautiful houseboat. We floated around all afternoon, enjoying a lunch cooked by the crew. It was a really delightful lazy way to travel. In the shade on the upper deck, with gorgeous scenery all along the way.

We eventually arrived at our guesthouse. Also really lovely. Canal on one side and rice paddies on the other.

After settling in, we went for a walk along the bund wall on which this village is built, and watched the people who live here washing clothes, bathing, fishing, etc, in the water. They farm ducks here, as well as the usual cows and goats. And grow vegetables and herbs. Also saw lots of water birds. The sunset was lovely.

We were brought back to the house in a canoe powered by a man with a pole. Very peaceful.

A great spot.