'Relaxing' day on the beach
So far, every day had been busy, so we took the opportunity of having a day of relaxation. But that did not mean we could have a long lie in bed.
Our host, Francis, had told us about the turtles that were laying eggs on the beach close by, so we made him promise to wake us if they came ashore, and also to make sure we were up to see the fishermen bring in their catch.
There was no early morning call for the turtles as the sea was too rough, but we did watch the fishermen return. We had watched them out to sea the previous evening as their lamps glowed across the water, but we could only share their disappointment as the product of a night's work was very small. However, we were shown the different types of fish that had been caught, and then watched as the nets were repaired and folded ready for the next night's work.
After a delicious breakfast, served on our balcony, we went for a short walk and had a light lunch in a local cafe. We had expected to be taken out by Francis, but his plans changed, so instead we went for a long - very long and hot - walk along the beach road, which lies between the Arabian Sea and the backwaters. We passed fishermen's huts and tents, with their boats on the beach and went along the long Lakshmipuram and Mayyanad Beaches which are well rated, but were empty. At one point, we came across a little church that had only been dedicated days before. I walked to the side to try to get a good angle for a photograph, and found that it had no walls. It was so clean and well looked after that I felt I could not go inside as I was covered in sand from the beach.
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We arrived back at the homestay late - our host had expected us to eat at 6pm, like other 'English'. It was another amazing meal of fish caught that morning. Afterwards, we enjoyed a chat with the other homestayers, a delightful Indian couple.
Our day of 'relaxation' had not been so relaxing, but it was enjoyable, interesting and ended well.
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