Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Sunshine State !!!

I am presently living in the Sunshine State, aka Florida, USA. Its been a little over a year that I've been around here. Its a beautiful place, and in some way similar to my nostalgic God's Own Country aka "Ende Kochu Keralam"/ Kerala, India. Of course Kerala is much prettier with its ancient heritage well preserved, its lucious green trees and abundant Coconut Palm Trees. We also have places like the famous Munnar Hill Station which was once the British Summer Resort and their coffee and tea plantations estate, the Kovalam Beach Resort, with its endless stretching beaches along the East Coast of India, and many private/public beaches along the coastline, the peaceful Kumarakom Lake Resort only to name a few, all rightly contributing to the name God's Own Country. Tourists could pamper themselves with the warm weather, serene atmosphere, and a very different cuisine. Believe it or not, Kerala breakfast is supposed to be the healthiest food, and a tongue tingling taste. Oops ! I think my blog is becoming more of a Tourism Promotion for Kerala !!!! Demand Advertisement !!!

Well, there is really much to write about my Kochu Keralam, coz its the paradise on earth, for tourists. Yes I need to specify that. Life might not be smooth for permanent residents though, a quite life, not much activities for an "adventure craving person", and a slower growth rate in terms of economical growth. Do the "politicians" allow any new development atleast? Ok enough said...

I was here, starting to write about my present Paradise Sunshine State, my Florida, with its abundant beaches, fun and adventurous theme parks and its wonderful weather. It never snows in Florida, and no need for heavy jackets, and other winter clothes. On an average, a Floridian could manage all year round with a sweatshirt or a light denim jacket. Isn't that amazing, being here? And there's sunshine all though the year round. No wonder its called the Sunshine State.

Enjoy the warmth and indulge yourself in some fun!!!


6 comments:

Vijaychandran Veerachandran said...

Hey Vishaka,

Its fun reading ur blog. Ha ha Nostalgic Kochu keralam its funny

Michael said...

I finally get to see Vishaka's kerala estate.....

vishaka said...

hey vijay... this was the 1st blog for which i got immediate response.. so it means ppl read and reply only if things r interesting alley...

vishaka said...

wat do u mean by kerala estate mike? can u pls explain?

Siva Sivaaa said...

Ha. One home sick desi.

Anonymous said...

Vishaka, you are indeed right. With Munnar, Kovalam, Kumarakom Lake etc Keralam is indeed "God's Own Country."

Last year I took a boat trip through the backwaters of Kerala. It was indeed a trip I will never ever forget in my life.