Started out for Kottayam at 8:30am. Approx 140km. Arrived 12pm at Backwater Ripples which was very pleasant. Customer service is much better as well. Very nice room with view across backwaters.
Took a taxi to Coconut Lagoon for lunch but it was fully booked. Had lunch at The Taj instead- Chicken Biriani. Had coconut water to drink by straw straight out of the coconut.
Cost was approx 2500 Rupees/approx �30. Very expensive meal!
Headed back to Backwater Ripples.
Sunbathed by pool.
Had cup of coffee & game of ping pong.
Ordered a beer & sat by lake to watch sun go down.
Watched entertainment….traditional dancing. Had dinner & watched tv before bed.