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Interesting the sign says rooms AC or non AC .

Cooking corn for sale to eat

The Shore Temple built in 725 A.D. is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the site was a busy port. Marco Polo and the European merchants who came to Asia after him called the site Seven Pagodas. One of these is believed to be the Shore Temple. The temple probably acted as a landmark for seafarers. As it appears like a Pagoda, the name became familiar to the seafarers.

Next to the Shore Temple we find an area where many locals go to the beach to bath and also find some food. Also a cow wanders through the crowded area.

This is the first photo listed above at night time with the reflection pool area to the left lighted. I found it an intriguing photo with the lighting and the reflections on the water at night. ections on the

Light reflections with the hotel in the background.

Lighted entrance to the beach area and restaurant.

Beach restaurant lighted at night on the ocean.

Guests dining by the ocean enjoying the warm even breezes off the ocean.

This was a great wall mural at the beach restaurant.

Today we experience A Day In The Life of an Indian farming Village Vadakadambadi. We get to share stories and conversations with the villagers about daily life and participate in activities. Here we meet with one of the elders of the village.

Through our translator Dennis our guide we learn about marriage and village tradition. We ask questions about daily life.

The life of a rice farmer is very difficult. We learn they have two seasons. One a shorter period and less value to sell due to the shorter growing time.

We are standing in front of their local library.

Inside the meager library which they are proud of. I do not remember seeing any electricity in the library.

An Indian SUV.. 3 on a motorcycle.

Young children with their teacher

Unique looking front door to this house

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