Some classic Kerala scenes

Ladies with their pots ready for fish

 

A fishing boat at rest


 

Some young boys playing football (soccer) by the beach



Easter Party

Dying eggs has always been part of our family tradition, so we weren't about to skip it this year, even if our friends think it really strange.  So we invited some kids in our flat to join us.  They had soooo much fun dying them, then could hardly wait for them to dry before hunting for them.  I wish you could have seen our house helper's face when she saw them the next day.  She had to take some home to show her grandchildren.

Easter Dresses

The girls loved getting all dressed up in their new Easter dresses.  Sadly, Evie was all dressed up with no where to go.  She was up most of the night before, so Mommy stayed home with her so she could get a nap.  And what did we have for Easter lunch?  Curry chicken, of course.  It was yummy.  The pictures are kind of lame, but the girls are still beautiful.  Next time we'll go outside.

A Picture for the Grandmas

Elephants on Parade...

...at 10:45pm!  Last night, I had just fallen asleep when I was woken by the sound of drums and cymbals getting louder and louder.  It woke Evie up, too.  I picked her up and looked out the window to see a parade going by, or more accurately stoppped in front of our flat.  There must have been 20 or more drums and cymbals, women carrying torches and bowls of fire, people dressed in elaborate feathered costumes, a decorated car with loud speakers attached playing Hindu music, fire crackers, and several caparisoned elephants.  It finally proceeded down the road and we went back to bed.  Then  I noticed the music getting louder again.  The procession had turned and come up the road behind our flat.  It took about 45 minutes for the whole thing to go, but I couldn't sleep afterwards.  I kept hearing the drums in my head!

Alicia