Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a port city in southwest India and the first of our stops in India.
Mattancherry Palace/ Museum
aka non-museum pictures from a museum.
The Portuguese built and gifted the palace as a present to the king of Cochin around 1545. It was built to appease the king after they plundered a temple nearby. It is now a museum with murals of Hindu temple art and other exhibits. The day of our visit was very crowded, and photography was prohibited in many of the rooms.
Ornate ceiling
Figure at the end of a staff
Out and About 
I do not believe the young man at the far right is looking at Art & Antiques.
Along the beach
Chinese Fishing Nets, formerly known as “shore-operated lift nets,” were introduced by Chinese explorers in the 14th century. They are now primarily tourist attractions, replaced by more modern fishing methods.
Tuk Tuk air conditioning
Harbor Tour
A row of Chinese Fishing Nets
Closeup of the second big boat from the right. ‘Always essential to see where you are going!
Sailing away
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Cochin, India
05/04/24
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