Dance classes!

Ha ha.

I was pointed in the direction of the little village of Cherithurithi, just outside Thrichur, to visit Kalamandalam, a school of traditional Indian, performing arts, especially of Indian origin (http://www.kalamandalam.com/). I stopped in on a few classes today, just observed as these kids trained in dance and percussion, including Kathakali.

Was definitely worth the visit and the train ride.

Speaking of which, the train rides down here in the south are so nice. The tropical weather and lush green landscapes make a difference -- you don't care about getting seat or watching your belongings so closely, everyone's just chill, and all you want to do is stand by the door and stare out at the world in motion. The destination is indeed the journey.