This time during our holidays at Kerala we went for a Cruise on a Small Ship named Saagararani in Cochin(Queen of the Arabian Sea)....It was refreshing change from the car/train/flight trips. Kids too found it exciting. I found it so ignorant of us for not taking this Sunset trip earlier, being Keralites from the moment we were born.
The trip is for 2 and half hours. Its on the sea, where u'll get to see the skyline of Cochin from different angles. There is a guide on board too who gives u a neat explanation of the various ports and ships in sight. Gaffoorka also gives a short review on the history and significance of Cochin Sea. Meanwhile we also get glimpses of few Islands + famous places in 1 shot. We were really impressed to see Wellingdon Island, Vypeen, Vallarpaadam, Fort Cochin and even Cherai Beach from a distance. You also get to see all types ships on port . The trip starts at 5:30 in the evening. It was beautiful to see the Sunset too. The difference being that it took place not on the sea but we saw it setting into the sky, a little above the endless line, where the sky meets the Sea. A little further into the sea and we felt being rocked in its huge cradle. There were moments I would feel breathless looking at the vastness of the Sea, the feeling of nothingness, just to be compared to it, the beauty of the Lords' creation and so on. I do get carried away in thoughts.
Although we had grabbed something to eat before boarding the Cruise ship, they provided us Tea and refreshments. There is also entertainment aboard. A dance troupe kept performing a few Hit numbers. A guy with a good voice also sang a few good songs with orchestra too. The guests too were given a chance to perform anything. Few kids on board were very enthusiastic and dancing along with the songs and dance. G went off to sleep,just as we were returning as we had a hectic day in the morning. It was dark when we reached on shore. The night lights in Cochin were a pretty sight too.
So next time u r in Cochin do go in for The Sunset Cruise.
