This eagle is smaller than ours, but just as gorgeous. He has a fish in his talons and is in front of a Chinese fishing net. This was in Kumbalanghi.

Milestone-today we reached 1000 hits on this blog!!

So Much to See, So Little Time.Wish We'd Stayed Longer!

"Proud" and "Curious"

Many of the small stalls, or shops, sell individual packets of shampoo, laundry detergents and many other necessities because they're more affordable this way.

Look at the size of this ladle and pot! This woman is at the family home, cooking rice for the family celebration the night before the wedding. This is all outside, over a wood fire.

On the Road to the Tea Plantations

Rubber Trees

Steps in the wall by the trees, next to the road.

There were many beautiful homes like these in the hills.

Does this look like India to you?! This is a dam in the Western Ghats, beyond the tea plantations.

Sunset at Kallenchery.

Some Interesting Sights

We saw this sign in the Western Ghat Mountains. "Appreciate their presence in your neighborhood"?? Are they kidding?

This is the Indian Kingfisher-so distinctive that he has an airline and a beer named after him! Be sure to click on this photo to see him closer in all his glorious color. Notice the length of his beak.

The Arabian Sea