Alleppey

They compare Alleppey to Venice. It is known for its 900 km of canals going inland and linking remote villages to the coast. The canals cross rice patties, fields of coconut trees and banana trees. They are still used by the local population as a highway to transport cashews, coconut and rice. However, the villagers use the water to bath and to cook and drink. Since cruises are the most important tourist attraction, the water quality is starting to decline. We decided to rent a canoe to be more nature friendly. We had a great time relaxing and observing the life within the small villages. There are also more and more plants growing on the surface of the water cutting out light underneath, plus all the garbage floating around... We still swam to cool us down but my bathing suit came back greyer than before!