India, Kerala, Cochin Ferry

We have two or three ferries along the Upper Texas Coast, at Boliver, Lynchburg, Aransas. Each of those slightly larger than these at Cochin (aka Kochi).  The ones we have are almost always filled with vehicles, with just a few walk-on passengers.  These in Cochin are just the opposite...one or two small cars, a dozen motor cycles, and a hundred (or two) walk-on's.

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It's a short ride across the inlet. which connects the harbor area to the Arabian Sea in Southern India (same inlet lined with the Chinese Fishing Nets from the prior post).

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To get on is free, but there is a line, most people waiting 2-4 boats when traffic is busy.

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But there is a bit of shade, and a few vendors to make the wait easier.

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In comes the next boat...

As I saw it, there were two, constantly swapping places, 
back and forth across the channel, from about 6am till bedtime.

"Ok folks...pack it in, pack it in...plenty of room in the back !"

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The group is soon loaded and off they go...

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A few minutes ride, a moment to talk, 
take a photo, or just watch the water.

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And here comes the next boat...

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Ok, chop, chip...everybody off !

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- Mark

Photo by Mark W. Laughlin