KERALA
Southern India

 

 


NO UK CHARTER FLIGHT TO KERALA 2010/2011 SEASON
AN ALTERNATIVE CHOICE FOR TRAVELLERS

WSA TRAVEL

Walter Alimo, (WSA Travel), is a long time friend of Dave with "oodles" of years
personal experience in the travel industry.
 Walter provides a "one to one" personal service for your flight / travel plans via WSA Travel Services.
 Whilst occasionally his fares maybe perhaps a "few quid" higher than the Internet cheap deals,
you may be assured that you are receiving very informative and unbiased advice, enabling you
to choose and tailor availabilities suiting your flight / travel needs.
When travelling - especially long haul - good, friendly, personal, correct information and back-up
are worth their weight in gold.

WSA TRAVEL
Tel: +44 (0) 1689 819303   Email: walteralimo@hotmail.com

     

KERALA TRAVEL AGENTS WHO DAVE RECOMMENDS

THURIYA LEISURE
  -  Cochin (International)

BEACHWOOD HOLIDAYS  - Trivandrum - Technopark

INDIA TOURS AND TRAVELS  -  Kovalam

     

As a regular visitor to Kerala Dave has something akin to an encyclopaedic knowledge of Kerala. 
Tourism income is a major influence on the Kerala economy and during his stays at his "second home"
Dave has made many friends.  
 www.keralatourism.org

KERALA PICTURES


"PEACE COTTAGE" - MY KERALA HOME FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS
I designed, planted and nurtured the garden myself :)
November 2009


U.K. & International music producer Marco Perry
 with Marco's "Royal Enfield Bullet" and his latest C.D. box set.
Dave's garden -
"Peace Cottage" - Kovalam Junction - Trivandrum - Kerala
December 2009

Indian Tourism Minister Renuka Choudhury
( currently Indian Government Minister for Women's affairs 2008 )
"Incredible India" stand - World Travel Market
November 2004
www.tourismofindia.com

 

     

INNOVATIVE VISUALLY STIMULATING VIBRANT PAINTINGS
BABU XAVIER
My Kerala friend, Babu Xavier, lives and paints based in Kovalam Kerala....please take a moment to view a selection of his work at
SOULFLOWER

In NEW YORK  U.S.A. at SOTHEBY'S auction of "INDIAN CONTEMPORARY ART" September 2006
"BOTTLED PASSION"  an acrylic on canvas 32in x 26in original Babu Xavier painting sold for $4200.
Babu has since had his work successfully exhibited not only in India but also
internationally far and wide including Singapore, London and Switzerland.
He has recently (May 2010) returned from an exhibiting convention in Turkey.

 

 


     

The aim of this small selection of photographs below is to give you a general overview of the area around
Trivandrum - Thiruvanathapuram, the capital city of Kerala, Southern India. 
You are invited to view them without any detailed comment being given for each picture though Christ Church -  Trivandrum is my regular place of worship whilst in Kerala.
India should be experienced with an open mind. Please let your imagination drift anywhere when trying to give meaning to the pictures. 
India and Kerala in particular contains a full tapestry of life  -  -  -  that's what makes it so welcoming and enjoyable  -  -  - 
 family atmosphere and friends  -  -  - starting with a wedding  -  -  -

 

 

MARRIAGES AT WHICH DAVE HAS BEEN A GUEST 

 

"THE HAPPY BRIDE AND GROOM"
CHINDU AND RACHEL

Kottayam - 31st December 2005

"EXCHANGING VOWS WITH HARLANDS AND FLOWERS"
 SURAJ with SHINY
Kovalam 22nd August 2005

 

 

Dave with the Bride and Groom

Dave with the Bride and Groom

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHS   -   KERALA   -   TRIVANDRUM   -   KOVALAM

 

Sree Padmanabhu Swarmy Temple
February 2008

Evening temple procession Kovalam
July 2009

Christ Church - Palayam - Trivandrum
November 2008



Samudra Beach - Fishermen
July 2009

"Link with the past" Plaque behind pulpit at Christ Church - Trivandrum
April 2006

 


Kovalam Junction
The heart of Kovalam life and local activity
2008

View of  East Fort arch
Trivandrum - Thiruvananthapuram
2008

 


Vizhinjam fishing harbour
2004

Hidden temple - Vizhinjam village over 200 years old
2008




Onam Festival Flower Display
2008

Kovalam Beach
2005

 


Pianist prodigy 15 year old Julian Clef from Trivandrum
Currently a student at "Chethams School of Music" 
Manchester - England - Dave's childhood  city
Recital in Trivandrum 2006

Friend from Kovalam - Joy Paul - Yoga Teacher
Demonstrating the "Scorpion" position
Email: physicalyoga@yahoo.com     Telephone - India 00919446989700 
2007


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