India
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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http://www.asiatour.com/india/e-24kott/ei-kot10.htm
Jan Garanoz
869/116 Thanon Pemavipat,
Chiang Rai, 57000 Thailand
Last updated: February 27, 2010