On an island near the Malabar Coast in the southwest of India, about an hour's drive from Cochin, is a small fishing village called Olavipe. The name means “gift of the waves.” It's on the edge of Kerala's lush and tropical backwaters, a large network of inland waterways, canals, and lakes.
“Thekkanatt” is a home and 40-acre farm in Olavipe that was established in 1890 by the Parayil family. There's a beautiful, well-preserved mansion with four bedrooms that are available for tourists. The
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House was built beginning in 1890
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Entrance to the estate from the road.
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The Veranda
A cool and quiet place to relax, have a beer or ginger-lime drink!
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Incredible Keralan Meals!
All of the ingredients, including the prawns and rice, come from the farm or...
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Old Floor Tiles
on the veranda.
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Newer tiles on the veranda
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Veranda floor tiles
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Host and Hostess
Antony and Rema are gracious and thoughtful.
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Rema is an avid reader.
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Back view of the house
There is another sitting area on the back porch.
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Upstairs sitting room
Air-con isn't necessary; cool breezes always circulate through the rooms.
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View out my bedroom window
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Back of the house
looking up at my room
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Collection of family heirlooms
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Family pictures
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