This
was the front half of the boat, where we spent the day time. It was very
comfortable, the roof provided plenty of shade, the windows and open front meant
that a cooling breeze came through, and we could see all around us.Home Indian Trips << Previous Kerala Next >>
This
was the front half of the boat, where we spent the day time. It was very
comfortable, the roof provided plenty of shade, the windows and open front meant
that a cooling breeze came through, and we could see all around us.
The speed was quite slow and steady, very relaxing.
This was looking to the rear of the boat, one of the crew members was having a siesta after lunch.
This was an afternoon snack of banana fritters, which were a local speciality. The bananas used must be a different variety than the ones were get at home because after cooking they were still quite firm and a rich yellow colour.
We
had a very good cook who presented us with some very good local vegetarian,
chicken and fish dishes. Not fancy but very enjoyable, this was our spread
at dinner.
We
were not the only ones who enjoyed dinner that evening. After dark a
number of geckos came out and the light in the boat had drawn insects towards
it. We watched the geckos for a while they would stay quite still and then
move very quickly to take their prey. This one had just got hold of a
small moth.
We
were also visited by one or more bats that flew through the boat, they went very
quickly and it took a while for us to realise what was happening.
Andy managed to capture some good pictures of them.
They
scented out the fruit and would fly past take a few bites of banana and then fly
off again. This happened for a while and then we decided that they had had
enough of our fruit so moved the plate next to the candle. This confused
them but they soon worked out where the plate had gone but were deterred from
landing again because of the flame.