Off the beaten track in Kerala

bosquef · Jun 8th, 2007, 16:28

EDITOR'S NOTE: This post has been promoted to the Articles section.

You can read it in its entirety here: Off the beaten track in Kerala

steven_ber · Jun 8th, 2007, 16:39

Wow bosquef, awesome and very useful thread. I've a feeling this thread will be a 'sticky'.

5 stars from me.

Good luck with the phd.

Sadanand Kamath · Jun 8th, 2007, 16:48

Undoubtedly, this is one of the best threads I have enjoyed reading. I have no hesitation in saying that your phd will bear the style of writing of this thread.
Best wishes,

Sadanand

alyssa · Jun 8th, 2007, 18:52

Hi bosquef,

thanks for this impressing report. I'm going to Kerala in August and now I'm even more excited to explore this area... I will stay there for about one year and I hope I will also have such amazing experiences as you had.
Unfortunately you won't be there anymore when I come. Would have been interesting to get to know you and to travel around together.

Anyways, I guess you will come again sooner or later...?
Just tell me, I'll be there till next year..

Good luck for your thesis!

Bye, bye!

CliveG · Jun 8th, 2007, 19:50

Excellent account bosquef. We spent 4 months in Ernakulam December to April and travelled around some of the places you mentioned. Your account is so accurate and makes me long for when we return in November. Thanks for the memories.

Nick-H · Jun 8th, 2007, 21:35

Excellent post

Have to say that I was reading it with a question that has been in my mind for some years now: I want to live in Kerala; but where?

I haven't really been off the tourist path, but for reasons both social and economic it would not be my first choice for a home. Your description of Kodungalloor sounds most interesting. It would be good to live within reach of a major town or city. I'd want the house to be reachable by boat as well as by car.

Eagerly awaiting your next instalment

abhilashdas · Jun 8th, 2007, 22:25

Quote:

Men sit in the rear half of the bus, women sit up front, and it is generally acceptable for women to sit with their male travelmates in the back of the bus, but not vice versa.

i would like to point out something:
This kind of seating arrangement is in private buses. The fact is that, it is the door of the bus which determines who sits at the front and who at the rear. Women will be sitting at the portion of the bus which is close to door. Which means that they will be given seats at front portion in private buses(They have 2 doors. 1 at front and 1 at rear) and rear portion in govt owned buses(It has door only at rear side).
So before finding a cumfortable place remember 3 things,
1. Women can sit anywhere in the bus.
2. Men can sit only at the front/back depending on the door of the bus(If it has 2 doors men sit at back).
3. Men can sit at the seats reserved for ladies as long as no lady is standing(although unlikely).

machadinha · Jun 9th, 2007, 01:47

Bloody hell

Words fail me

You wrote this just for IM, or go around being a saint as matter of course?

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

I've a feeling this thread will be a 'sticky'.

You betcha.

dhans · Jun 9th, 2007, 02:07

Grea post, 5 stars, an you put it in the Community section?

Hans

etin · Jun 9th, 2007, 17:00

Wow!!!! great post...

Good luck with ur Phd

federica · Jun 9th, 2007, 19:32

Really good post... Kerala is an amazing place with nice people, it is really worth discovering!!!

haritha · Jun 11th, 2007, 14:32

Glad to read that

Kudos

Come to kerala

Not to stay

loveall · Jun 12th, 2007, 12:58

Excellent Bosquef!

Your write up created a nostalgia in my mind

I'm basically from Palakkad (Palghat) near Thrissur. What I loved the most is about your description of 'Thiruvilwamala'. Its really true as you've described 'to be one of the most beautiful places to stay I've seen in all of India'. I've my sister there and I often visit them whenever I'm in India. Going to that Rama Temple gives such a peace of mind that we'll forget everything once you are there!!

Hats off for that description! Goodluck for your Phd.

Rgds

Loveall

Bigzero · Jun 12th, 2007, 16:52

Great write-up, bosquef! Your attention to detail is amazing. All the best for your phd!

And also consider travel writing as an alternate career option!

palmlandtours.net · Jun 12th, 2007, 21:30

One of the most interesting posts on Indiamike. Also read your blog. Thanks.

Jun 8th, 2007, 16:28	#1
bosquef Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana (USA) Posts: 48	Off the beaten track in Kerala EDITOR'S NOTE: This post has been promoted to the Articles section. You can read it in its entirety here: Off the beaten track in Kerala Last edited by nadreg : May 8th, 2008 at 10:50.

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Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 750	Undoubtedly, this is one of the best threads I have enjoyed reading. I have no hesitation in saying that your phd will bear the style of writing of this thread. Best wishes, Sadanand Last edited by Sadanand Kamath : Jun 8th, 2007 at 16:59. Reason: To delete quote

Jun 8th, 2007, 18:52	#4
alyssa Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austria, but soon Kerala Posts: 14	Kerala I'm coming... Hi bosquef, thanks for this impressing report. I'm going to Kerala in August and now I'm even more excited to explore this area... I will stay there for about one year and I hope I will also have such amazing experiences as you had. Unfortunately you won't be there anymore when I come. Would have been interesting to get to know you and to travel around together. Anyways, I guess you will come again sooner or later...? Just tell me, I'll be there till next year.. Good luck for your thesis! Bye, bye!

Jun 8th, 2007, 21:35	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,608	Excellent post Have to say that I was reading it with a question that has been in my mind for some years now: I want to live in Kerala; but where? I haven't really been off the tourist path, but for reasons both social and economic it would not be my first choice for a home. Your description of Kodungalloor sounds most interesting. It would be good to live within reach of a major town or city. I'd want the house to be reachable by boat as well as by car. Eagerly awaiting your next instalment __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jun 8th, 2007, 19:50	#5
CliveG Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PORTSMOUTH U.K. Posts: 613	Excellent account bosquef. We spent 4 months in Ernakulam December to April and travelled around some of the places you mentioned. Your account is so accurate and makes me long for when we return in November. Thanks for the memories.

Jun 9th, 2007, 02:07	#9
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,370	Grea post, 5 stars, an you put it in the Community section? Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Jun 9th, 2007, 17:00	#10
etin ° Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Confoederatio Helvetica Posts: 253	Wow!!!! great post... Good luck with ur Phd

Jun 9th, 2007, 19:32	#11
federica Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bavaria Posts: 808	Really good post... Kerala is an amazing place with nice people, it is really worth discovering!!!

Jun 11th, 2007, 14:32	#12
haritha Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kadalikad-Kerala-India Posts: 530	It is great Glad to read that Kudos Come to kerala Not to stay

Jun 12th, 2007, 12:58	#13
loveall Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Muscat Posts: 6	Excellent Bosquef! Your write up created a nostalgia in my mind I'm basically from Palakkad (Palghat) near Thrissur. What I loved the most is about your description of 'Thiruvilwamala'. Its really true as you've described 'to be one of the most beautiful places to stay I've seen in all of India'. I've my sister there and I often visit them whenever I'm in India. Going to that Rama Temple gives such a peace of mind that we'll forget everything once you are there!! Hats off for that description! Goodluck for your Phd. Rgds Loveall

Jun 12th, 2007, 16:52	#14
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,431	Great write-up, bosquef! Your attention to detail is amazing. All the best for your phd! And also consider travel writing as an alternate career option! __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

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palmlandtours.net Account Closed - Travel Agent Join Date: May 2005 Location: Trichur, Kerala, India Posts: 130	One of the most interesting posts on Indiamike. Also read your blog. Thanks.

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