Today

Really great day. We spent time in Jew Town again, and also went all over the city. Really interesting place. At one point we got suckered into pulling up a huge Chinese net at the request of some fishermen (see the nets on yesterday's post). I knew what was coming, and gave them a few rupees for the privilege. I also amazed and amused some Kashmiri shopkeepers (they own all of the craft shops throughout India) with my small amount of Hindi. It's getting fun. I understand much more than my ability to respond.

Excited to show everyone the pictures!







^ We brought the kids to a performance of Keralite dancing and martial arts. The dancing included kathakali, a style I have seen before, now the whole family has had the pleasure. The martial arts is called "kallaripayattu", it is believed to be the oldest form of martial arts in Asia, even older than the better-known styles like kung fu, ju jitsu, etc. You can imagine which son enjoyed the martial arts and sword fighting that was part of it....



^ Tomorrow we take a conoe trip through the backwaters of Kerala. We will stop at villages along the way. Should be really amazing, as has this whole experience been.

Remember, tune back in for the pictures and videos of this trip!