Ben A. arrived yesterday in good spirits. It is good to have another member of the group. We have done two harbor cruises. One at sunset was great to take pictures of the Chinese fishing nets against the setting sun.
The enormous Queen Mary Two sailed into the harbor this morning disgorging 2500 tourists into the town so our options for evening sightseeing are being challenged.
Tomorrow we leave for Dandeli by overnight train.
Avi is doing a great job and keeps talking up the Great Cats tour and now the India Great Literature tour. He also gave us a complete account and slide show of his wedding which was quite amazing.
I have internet for the next 20 hours, but expect to be without for the following three days until we get to Goa. Best to all.
Islands off the southernmost tip of India
Drummers at Gajamela
Fishermen at sunset near Allepey
Chinese fishing nets at Cochi
Our houseboat crew
Waterways near Allepey