It's been a wonderful few months here in district 14, the jewel in Kerala's crown. I've only seen one other westerner briefly in that time and that suits me fine.
So it's bye bye to Chembirika beach.
Bye bye to the market place.
And a big bye bye to my dear friends, Hameed, Shafi and Ameen at Al-Ameen store.
The best restaurant in the city of Kasaragod is without a doubt Vasanth Vihar pure veg.
Curd Vada (rice flour donuts in yogurt) with sprouted Mung beans.
Masala Dosa with Gobi Manchurian and sweet Lassi.
Gooli bhaji with coconut chutney.
I've been eating a lot of fantastic food in Kasaragod, it's so nice to be beside the seaside, beside the sea, the Malabar fish taste divine.
Kingfish steaks.
Biryanis.
Chilli Prawns.
These beautifully built motorcycles are making a comeback now in India after the fascination of Japanese imports has died off. I've seen more and more new models such as this recently than any other type. And priced at only Rs-150,000 (£1500) I'm not surprised its popularity has risen.
Old is Gold.
Kerala police are always ready for action.
Smart uniforms and fantastic livery.
Keeping the roads safer.
Some important telephone numbers should you ever need them.
Bamboo massage by appointment.
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