DAY 5 JAN 11 2020
Defining the eastern border of the Indian state of Kerala are the fabled cardamom Hills. In the heart of these mountain and bamboo forest is the silent refuge of wildernest.
Early Morning in the Wildernest is unlike any. The spacious rooms and the sleek architectural design adds a whole lot to the experience. Plus, we were told that if we leave the windows open. Monkeys would come and take anything and everything away. I would not have my phone in the hands of a monkey, last night I made sure the windows were properly locked.
Today was all about sightseeing touring so therefore, we commenced with a boat ride in Paryar lake through Paryar National park, also known as Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, southern India. This wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, and a significant elephant population, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison.
After the boat ride and the breakfast now we are off to visit Abraham’s Spice Garden. In a documentary published by the BBC “Around the world in 80 gardens”, Mounty Don features this spice garden. It is one of the oldest gardens in the state and also the spices are so spicy. During the tour, Abraham offered a special type of chilli and foolishly me and Liam to a bite out of it. The whole tour my mouth was burning but I had to show courage and not ask for water. I won’t regret tasting it but I would not do it again.
The day ended with a huge spice shopping. I think I got more than I could fit in my bag to take to the US with me. But who knows, maybe I will gift it to someone on the way to the US.
Once Upon a Time in Kerala 