Kalaripayattu

Is an ancient Indian martial art. Swords, shields, spears and fire made for an impressive show.

We spent the day at a tea plantation and then on a spice walk. I had no idea that allspice is one plant or that bay leaves come from the same plant as cinnamon. Fresh pepper and bird's-eye chilli taste incredible.

New food: fresh cardamon and mulberries - both delicious.