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By: Tour Packages to Kerala

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By: Michael Firstman@ Best Mig Welder

Michael Firstman@ Best Mig Welder — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:06:21 +0000

Well that definitely is very different from what a houseboat looks like in the U.S It’s unfortunate you were kind of like prisoners on your boat but at least it seemed comfortable and yes you can’t beat a personal chef.
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By: davendeb

davendeb — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:22:26 +0000

Nisha,
Alleppey is beautiful and the backwaters are something not to be missed.

By: Nisha

Nisha — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:52:12 +0000

Nice elaborative post…It makes me want to pack my bags and take off to God’s Own Country…
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By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:07:23 +0000

Thanks for the video and the writeup as well. This post has been super informative. I remember seeing those boats on some travel show years ago and I was taken by the design of the things. I think they're gorgeous... I would love to cruise around in one of those anywhere in the world. Overall it looks like a chilled out way to take in a part of India. .-= Kirsty´s last blog ..My International Volunteering Ebook is in the Works =-.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:23:04 +0000

Hi Dave & Deb,
I don’t think it’s a bad thing to want to be on the move all the time. Everyone travels differently, and as long as you enjoy it that’s great. We just like to take it easy sometimes! Especially after a few months travelling around Asia.
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By: davendeb

davendeb — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:08:18 +0000

Ooh, a real live Prince! Heather, that must have been incredible. I always love to read a novel that takes place in the country or location that I am visiting. It just makes it that much more special. I am going to check out that post!

By: davendeb

davendeb — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:43:10 +0000

Hi Erin, thanks for the comment. You are so right. We tend to always want to be on the move and it is something that we have to work on. We need to learn to slow down. We seem to always be looking for the great adventure and life is about the little things. I do believe you are correct in combining the trip with other trips. The home stay sounds wonderful. Dave and I will learn from your advice and take our time.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:23:35 +0000

Thanks for the detailed post. I have heard people say that they get bored on the overnight houseboat trip, but just to give an alternative experience- we loved it! One night wasn’t enough for us and we would have liked another night on the boat.

We just felt so chilled out and relaxed, and really enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. I think it depends if you are a person who can occupy themself, or who likes to be on the move all the time. We had plenty of books to read, journal writing to catch up on and a guitar to play, so along with watching the fascinating world go by we never got bored.

However, I would recommend combining a houseboat trip with other trips in the backwaters to get a fuller, more interactive experience. We did a village canoe trip from Kollam, and stayed at a wonderful homestay near Alleppey for 5 days. I’ve written more about our trip on my Kerala blog.
Regards, Erin

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By: heather, the kiwitravelwriter

heather, the kiwitravelwriter — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:53:25 +0000

this gave me some happy memories: I just loved my time on the waterways of Kerala … I didn’t stay overnight as decided it was too expensive. I also re-read ‘God of Small Things’ while I was there .. it was so good to read about the area while I was actually in the same place … then left it( and my guide book) on the train when I was off to stay with a real live prince ( see http://heatherhapeta.blogspot.com for a story about it)
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By: davendeb

davendeb — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:57:14 +0000

Hi Shannon, Yes they do offer 1/2 day tours. You can go by canoe or covered boat and pay hourly. The houseboat was nice because you could go deep into the backwaters, but I think that you can get a good idea of life on the canals with a half day tour. So far, we have only experienced calm in India. It is going to be a big change once we get to the north. For now we are relishing our laid back time in the country.

By: davendeb

davendeb — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:55:18 +0000

Thanks Trisha, that is a great idea. Our tour operator really was a great guy and we have his email, so we will definitely drop him a line.

By: Trisha Miller

Trisha Miller — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:33:04 +0000

Wow, what an experience though! I appreciate that you always tell it like it is. I have to agree with Shannon – based on your post, I’d look for a half-day tour instead, if possible. It would be interesting to hear what response, if any, you’d get if you sent your suggestions to the tour operator you used – it’s really great feedback for them.
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By: Shannon OD

Shannon OD — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:41:27 +0000

I wonder – do they offer half-day tours of the backwaters, so that you don’t have the boredom of evening? It looks like it was incredibly calm back there though, that’s just not something I saw a lot of in India, so I find it really interesting that you got a chance to experience a slice of that
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