Varkala, Kerala, India

... We jumped off the boat at Kollam, couldn't find any where even half decent to stay so we took a rikshaw straight to Varkala and finally arrived about 7.30pm. We spend our first night at Bamboo village - cheap and popular with backpackers and decide we ...

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... to make the effort and see the Kathakali performance... Kathakali is a traditional dance dating back to ancient times in Kerala. As instructed we arrived early to witness the performers putting on the make-up. Which is for some reason considered an ...

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... a REALLY long way 6. Apparently American Idol CAN be seen from anywhere in the world...it's premiering on the cable TV here in Varkala, India - crazy. 5. There is no limit to how many times one can be asked during a day at the beach "Hello...HELLO ...

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... say hi to all of you in NZ - hope everyone is well, and know I that miss you guys. Well, right now, I'm in Varkala, in Kerala, and yep, I'm back on the beach (my tan is fantastic now!). This is my penultimate stop before I leave India, which sad day is ...

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