Cochin in Southern India is famous for the Chinese Fishing Nets.
This ancient method of fishing is still effective today.
Stones are used as counter-balance to help raise the nets.
It's possible to buy the catch and have them cooked on the spot. As it is a well known tourist attratction, be prepared to haggle over the price..and check the freshness of the catch. Well organised now with small resturants away from the seafront.
The netsman run forward to get the catch before the crows
These old Portugese buildings is still in use for preparing Ginger
Interesting type of boats, from Coracles to Rice Boats
Place to stay- Bulghatty Island. www.ktdc.com