While we were driving around Kerala, I had asked the driver several times to show me places of heritage value, houses in particular. His constant reply was 'You see the houses around, that's all we have. People have torn down old houses and rebuilt with new 'pattern'. As expected, the term 'pattern' annoyed me and I tried to correct him once. I said its design. Eventually, I gave up.
Having said that, when I reached coconut Lagoon, I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for.
Coconut Lagoon is an untouched oasis. It is the purest place at Kottayam I've seen. The heat and humidity were spoilers as we visited in May. But then who would mind spending time reading in a heritage cottage while watching the houseboats pass outside.
The entire property has been put together with pieces of kerala's architectural heritage found around the length of the state.
Detail of the bathroom door latch.
There are several door details around the cottages. The washroom near the restroom area had a door handle in the shape of an elephant's head.
The sea food restaurant has fresh produce. It is quite pricey though.
Post sunset, traditional performances are held near the restaurant area. This one, in particular, was entertaining. And of course, the performer obliged to take pictures with the crowd later.
Oh the luxury of bathing in an open shower with mango trees outside. Unforgettable!
How I would love to go back for a massage here!
Say Hello to the smallest breed of cows in the world!
So we set off in boats while the sun was setting with the flute playing. When the sun is just about to set on the horizon, all the boats stand still. The music stops and you breathe in the beauty of the place.
Slowly moving waters, birds flying while gathering branches for their nests, giddy butterflies and dragon flies... Sometimes, the world is enough.
