Daniel Hauben

In January and February of 2003, we spent our honeymoon in the state of Kerala, which is located on the southwestern tip of India, on the Arabian Sea. It is the only democratically elected socialist government in India. The average temperatures are in the 90's, and it is the spice (black pepper, cardamom) and tea growing capitol of the country. It is also the center of Ayurvedic medicine. Truly a feast for the senses, it offers undiscovered beaches, backwaters, delicious food, warm and friendly people, and mountainous tea and spice plantations. We stayed with SERVAS hosts at the Mitraniketan school, where I did an art demonstration, then traveled along the coast and inland to the tea center of Munnar and the wildlife sanctuary of Periyar. An unforgettable experience!