I was in kerala in May. This is Kumarakom and clouds were just rolling in over Vembanand Lake. We were staying in the beautiful Kumarakom Sailing Club (courtesy a friend; thanks TC). I watched the best sunset of my life sipping Limca laced with Todi (not the other way round, I can’t bear the smell!) and munching masala prawns.
In the same trip we passed through Munnar. It's a picture postcard location with manicured tea
estates all around. But frankly, we stayed two days too much there and we were getting to become a little bored by then. Also, we were put up at Sterling Munnar, which is quite a sad property to stay in. The Mahindra property next door is much smarter. But the one I would recommend to anyone who appreciates quaintness, is the Planter's Club at Munnar.
With a golf link and a absolutely charming bar with mementos, trophies and photographs from early 1900s. The bar door has a intimidating notice preventing women from entering. It adds to the charm. Hat wall of plantation managers, pictures of MCC teams, planters with their fishing and game trophies- you have them all. The club has well appointed rooms for tourists too. It's closer to the Munnar town.
These strawberries were being sold in Munnar town from a box on a bicycle. The red looked rich and lovely. Tasted sour, as usual.
