Varkala, Kerala, India (2016)


The coastal town and beach of Varkala straddles a cliff that descends to lovely beaches on both sides.


Varkala

Coastal joints

Varkala beach (more)

Visitors

Beach scene

Beach scene (more)

Beach scene

Message from Shiva

Varkala coast

Varkala coast

Varkala coast

Varkala coast

Joints atop the cliff

Joints atop the cliff

Joints atop the cliff

Joints atop the cliff

Varkala beach

Varkala beach

Swaying palms

Varkala coast

Varkala coast

Sunset (more)

Sea view

Varkala coast

Walk on the beach

Path along the beach

Old boats

A stream joins the sea

Cemetery on the coast

Mosque on the beach

Visitors

Homes by the sea

Fishermen

Visitor

Seaside hotel

Atop the cliff at Varkala

Swaying palms (more)

Varkala sunset

Varkala beach

Swaying palms

Varkala coast

Swaying palms

Swaying palms

Varkala coast

 

Garbage buring is a
chronic problem (1, 2)

Garbage on the beach,
ready to be burnt

Burning garbage is a big
local source of air pollution

School girls gathering
garbage (more)

Visitor

Visitor

Visitor

Sea view

 



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