There has been so much to do in the Periyar National Park area. After my glorious afternoon with my elephant we headed off to see a Kalaripayattu martial arts demonstration. This was like something out of the movies with young men running up and down the walls and jumping through hoops of fire. As far as we could see only one guy singed himself.
Today we went on a hike through Periyar National Park where we helped our guide track a wild elephant. What an adventure! But still not quite as wild as the one Aunt Gillian and I had this afternoon. We were walking by St George's when we saw a wedding in progress. Your Aunt asked if we could peek in. They were so welcoming and our inclusion in the wedding just escalated. Pretty soon we were being introduced to the bride and groom. Next thing I know we are in a white jeep in the wedding procession heading to the reception. We stayed for the candle lighting and cake cutting. Although we were invited for the meal we only accepted a drink in appreciation of their hospitality and then thought we had better find our way back to our hotel, which was a considerable distance from where we were. The bride looked beautiful in a red and gold sari. An experience we will never forget--and further evidence that if left to our own devices your Aunt and I appear to be able to find the nearest party. Well, I must recover from tonight's cooking class, so I will sign off. No wifi tomorrow as we are on a houseboat in Kerala. You are Always in My Prayers. Love Mom.
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Malachi (Mrs.Hs class)
1/26/2016 11:28:14 am
Do you know what the martial arts style was called?
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Kalaripayattu is a martial art which originated as a style in Kerala during the 13th Century AD.. It is considered to be one of the oldest fighting system in existence. It is now practiced in Kerala and in contiguous parts of Tamil Nadu.
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Abram and Blake
1/30/2017 07:17:26 am
Has aneone got on fire is it dangerous
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Mrs. H
1/30/2017 09:09:33 am
They dont have the same safety precautions we do, buit they are pretty excellent at it. However, I pretty sure someone got nicked and singed when we were there.
Mia
1/26/2016 11:29:28 am
Did they use weapons?
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Kalaripayattu is a martial art which originated as a style in Kerala during the 13th Century AD.. It is considered to be one of the oldest fighting system in existence. It is now practiced in Kerala and in contiguous parts of Tamil Nadu.
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