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Kottayam / The Town

A pretty town in the foothills of the Western Chats, Kottayam is a commercial center noted for its trade in rubber, pepper, tea etc. Kottayam is also one of the main centers of the Syrian Christian faith and has some beautiful churches. They include the Valiapalli church noted for its Persian cross and the Cheriapalli church, which has fine murals and paintings.

It is possible to travel from Alappuzha to Kottayam on the ferry along the lagoons and picturesque waterways, getting a feel of the scenic beauty of this region.

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Also interesting, Bodega del Fin del Mundo continues to consider itself an experimental vineyard and is researching the viability of grape varieties seldom associated with Argentina – Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Aspirant Boushet, and Viognier.


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Jan Garanoz
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Chiang Rai, 57000 Thailand
Last updated: February 27, 2010