Old Kochi

boats by the water

market

Kerala is the state next to Tamil Nadu, is a major tourist destination, and treated as such.  (Our friend’s son told us that it is commonly joked that the trash stops at the state line between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.)  Our first stop was Kochi, a large city on the water.  We headed out to a port area referred to as Jew Town, a part of Kochi that sells incredible antiques.  Kevin drooled over old antique doors, funky ancient keys, sculptures of men on horses, old bowls, and wheels.  This fun to visit area is known for its spice trade.

church

inside the church

altar

alleyway

one of the many shops- old chairs

one of India’s many skittish stray dogs searching for food by the water

hello pup!