Dominique's Snaps - Cochin Scenes
Above: The Cochin Port Authority building, influenced by Chinese Architecture. I think it matches the fishing nets rather nicely.
Left: We caught our water taxi from the jetty, next door to the Taj Malabar Hotel. It is quicker by boat and much more exciting! Right: Our Boatman rows us over the water to Jew-Town.
Left: A banner, celebrating the opening of the Jetty. Right: 'Kaycee Corporation. Dealers in Indian Drugs, Spices, Dry Fruits, Cashew Nuts etc...' A lovely old building in need of some repair.
Left: As we walked towards Jew-Town, a family of goats walked with us, nibbling at anything they came across on the way. Right: Three friendly young men insisted that I took their photograph, so here it is!
Left and Right: Next door to Brunton Boatyard Hotel is the car and foot passenger ferry terminal.
Above and Below: These extraordinary and unique fishing nets are called 'Chinese Fishing Nets'.
Left: A fisherman carefully prepares his net to throw into the water.
Left: Stalls selling books and snacks. I like the little stools to sit on, so you can eat and rest at the same time. Right: 'Fresh Coconuts for Sale' The vendor will cut the top off, using a machete. Pop a plastic straw (please take you own, recycled straws are not unknown!) inside so you can drink the delicious and refreshing, coconut water.
Left: Freshly squeezed watermelon juice for sale at this market stall. Right: Auto Rickshaw driver stops for a spicy deep-fried snack. These food stalls are just outside the Brunton Boatyard Hotel.
Left: Restaurant 'Chillies - The Joint' not sure what that means, but like the chilli-red chairs. Right: Local men getting their breakfast at this open air cafe.
Left: Notice the chalk menu board on the left of the photograph, listing Todays Specials. Right: Mr Whippy Ice cream served Indian style from an Auto Rickshaw.
Left: It is not uncommon for peanut sellers to just sit
on the ground. The vendor will make a cone from
newspaper, then fill it with the roasted nuts.
Left and Right: Fishermen in Cochin still fish by hand. They wade into the water, up to their waists, throw their nets into the water and then haul them back.
Left and Right: The Cochin waters are so full of fish that fishermen in boats and fishermen on land can catch something.
Left: These large angular rocks have been placed on the beach to protect against erosion.
