The setting for my birthday couldn't have been better. Perched cliffside on south beach at Varkala our bungalow was the perfect getaway. We have travelled way down south India to the provice of Kerala cited as being God's own country. Quite so on many levels, from the gorgeous scenery it has to offer to its friendly people to the fact that Catholicism is huge. Many things have changed from north to south, beef is on the menu and as a result cows are off the streets. There is seafood a plenty but beer is not as common. It's not listed on any menus and when ordered appears on the bill as a pricey pop. We have entered a communist province and the hammer and sickle is painted on every wall, many a taxi driver be in favor of prohibition. The men are more relaxed and can appreciate a smile from myself for what it is, a smile. And loveliest of all we see women out and about in all levels of society. The perfect honest simplicity needed to enjoy the big 40.
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