Thiruvananthapuram
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Although we centered ourselves in nearby Kovalam, Trivandarum was the nearest big city that we would explore several times and grow to love. South India is hot, tropical and much more relaxed then the North. Think California vs. NYC. Much more of what feel like ancient fibers running through a modern people. The south left a spell on us from its smiling residents, warm communities and powerful traditions; it was a welcome respite from the high speed survival game of Rajasthan and Delhi.
The most amazing Dosas form Aria Niwas
Fruit sellers outside the temple
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
FOOD FACTS: Kerala produces 97% of India’s national output of pepper and accounts for 85% of the area under natural rubber in the country. Coconut, tea, coffee, cashew, and spices — including cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg — comprise a critical agricultural sector. A key agricultural staple is rice, with some six hundred varieties grown in Kerala's extensive paddy fields