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Kerala backwaters

The “backwaters” of Kerala are a network of brackish lagoons, lakes, and canals in the lowcountry of Kerala. Over centuries people have dredged out rice paddies and villages, leaving a network of canals. Today, converted rice barges carry tourists on overnight tours. We spent two days, with one night on the kettuvallam (houseboat) and one night in a resort hotel. See blog at https://davidkotz.org/2008/12/15/kerala-part-2-the-backwaters/.
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    Kerala

    Our kettuvallam, the Bay Pride, seen from the water. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    our chef, Hari, and Captain Babu. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    One of the larger, and fancier, kettuvallam. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    It was common to see many kettuvallam on the larger canals. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    the main lake -- huge, with many houseboats. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    it's almost like a highway. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    Andy (and Flat Stanley) and John pass the time with cards. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    Pam enjoys the scenery in the Kerala backwaters. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    Mara, John, and Andy drive the houseboat across the backwaters of Kerala. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    Andy steers the kettuvallam! (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    Mara drives the houseboat across the backwaters of Kerala. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    an egret stalking for bugs. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    we stopped at this canal-side shop. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    weighing the huge lake prawns, one for each of us. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    five lake prawns, Rs1500. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    Andy helps launch the canoe, with local village guide. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    the canoe allows us to explore the smaller canals. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    The backwater canals; these alley-ways are quiet and peaceful. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    The canal is where women do the washing. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    the canal is also for bathing. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    The canal is also for watching people go by. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    two village children. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    a village girl. (Kerala backwaters.)

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    Kerala

    two boys come home from school. (Kerala backwaters.)

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