Kerala Backwater Tour

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Welcome To Thiruvananthapuram, The Capital City Of Kerala.

This blog shows Kerala in all shades of bright and gray. It is a reflection of the beauty and beast that is Kerala.

Marine drive is a very attractive promenade and tourist place in Kochi, Kerala. Marine drive walkway and Vembanad lake photos…

India lives in villages. The majority of Indian population lives in villages. India is mainly an agricultural country. Agriculture means green fields and villages. Most of the Indian people depend on agriculture. There are lakhs of villages spread over the length and breadth of India.

An Indian village is a cluster of mud houses where a couple of hundred men, women and children live. Their houses are thatched with hay and such other material. The mud walls and floor are plastered with cow-dung. The people in the villages are utterly simple, honest god-fearing and hardworking. They depend on agriculture, labour and cottage industries for their bread and butter. They are still very poor, illiterate and superstitious. They are often victims of the middlemen, shopkeepers and landlords. They belong to weaker and backward sections of the society. People of many religions live peacefully together in the villages. The villagers enjoy many festivals, fairs and social gatherings. There are often weekly markets. In some villages there are small regular markets where simple necessities of life can be bought. They often depend on a well or a pond for their drinking water. They go there to bathe, wash and draw water for drinking.

The villages are dusty, dirty and without proper sanitary conditions. In rains, it all becomes muddy and sticky and the paths become impassable. Now, many of the villages have electricity and tap-water. But still the streets are unpaved. The garbage often lies here and there which cause spread of diseases. In many villages there is no school of its own. And the children have to walk long distance to reach a school.

Every village has its own temple where people gather for worship and prayer. If there is a school, it is generally one teacher school. The students sit in the open or under a tree on the ground. In many of the schools there no black boards and chalks. There are no police stations, dispensaries and post-offices in the Indian villages.

But the atmosphere in the Indian Villages is very healthy with their fresh air, open green fields and tension free life. The villagers keep cows, goats etc. and so have a good supply of milk for their families. An Indian villager lives amidst nature enjoying clear skies, glorious sun rises and sun-sets and bright days. His life is simple and contented in spite of poverty. Villagers have their own simple games and means of entertainment.

Indian villages need much improvement and urgent attention. If villages are poor, India cannot become rich and prosperous. They are the soul of the country. All our efforts should be made to improve their condition. They reflect the real picture and worth of the country. Poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and insanitation are the main problems of these villages. If these are solved, everything will be fine and healthy. During the last 50 years much has been done to improve the living conditions of the Indian Villages. But still much remains to be done and achieved. Gram Panchayats should be helped to have their own resources and power. They should be made popular and more effective. For this their real empowerment is essential. It is only through them that real democracy can be there in the villages.

Winter is the season I like bests. India has as many as six seasons. The Indian summer is very hot and uncomfortable. Sometimes the temperature shoots up to s47 degree Celsius in some part of the country. We feel like a furnace all- around and the blazing sun beats down fiercely. Many people die of sun-stroke.

The activity is at the lowest and people perspire and pant for breath. The rainy season is muddy and sultry. The sky is overcast and everything is wet and sticky. Thsse spring is pleasant and welcome but short-lasting.

Winter sets in India by the end of November and lasts till the end of February. As the autumn season fades out, there are no clouds in the sky and there is gentle cool breeze and the weather turns pleasant. It is the season when the skies are clear and the sun shines warmly. People bask in the sun and enjoy themselves. The days are short and nights long. People work and during the day and enjoy good rest at night. For me, it is the bests time for studies. During the winter months I devote maximum time to learning my lessons and studying books. It inspires me to much work and physical exercise in the morning.

Indian winter are neither bealk not harsh. They are pleasant, comfortable and enjoyable. I improve my health during these days and my appetite is fairly sharpened. As a result, I enjoy eating lot of sweets like gajar ka halwa, ladoos, gajak and such other things besides dry fruits. I also enjoy peanuts with jaggery. I feel strong, energetic and very active. I enjoy evening and morning walks when there is no rush in the park.

It is also the season when I enjoy wearing my colourful woolen cloths. No I can wear neck ? tie, muffler, gloves, woolen suit etc. They make me very comfortable and attractive to look at. At intervals there may be cups of hot coffee or tea with some snacks to my personal pleasure and enjoyment.

In my part of the country, it is a wonderful time and we go for picnics or sit in the soft warm sun enjoying peanuts, carrots, tomatoes or just talking. During winter many migratory birds come to India from far of lands. It is the best season to visit a bird ? sanctuary like Bharatpur Ghana Sanctuary. Last December I visited the place with my father. It is paradise for bird ? lovers spread over a 57 sq.km low lying marsh area. The sun ? rise over the vast expanse of shallow water was and excellent view. The birds we saw there were geese. Siberian cranes, Chinese bar ? headed geese and troupes of other migratory birds. The local birds included pelicans, ibis, egret, storks, darters, kingfishers etc.

Winter is the season of youth, enjoyment, work, studies and long and sound sleep at night. It is also the season of good health, hearty eating, basking in the sun and outdoor fun and picnics. Indian winter is never bleak, gloomy, snowy or dull as that of Europe of America. I always look forward to winter and its many joys and comforts.

Our earth is a unique planet because it is the only living planet. It rotates on its axis at the speed of 1660 km per hour round the sun. this revolution round the sun brings changes in seasons. The inclination or tilt of the earth also helps in the change of the seasons. There are different lengths of day light at different times of the year for these seasons.

India has as many as six seasons ? the summer, the rains the autumn, the early winter (Hemanta) the winter and the spring. Each seasons is roughly of 2 months duration.

India is a vast country and has many type of climates but primarily it is a hot and tropical country. The summer season begins from the month of April and lasts till the end of June.

During the summer season the days are long and nights short because the sun is right over the country. The days are very hot and the heat is sometimes unbearable. Activity on the fields and farms is much reduced. People sweat a lot and feel thirsty and get tired early with the slightest labour. People enjoy cold drinks, cold water, ice creams etc. there are many types of fruits available during the season which include mangoes, lichies, melons, watermelons, apricot, pears, peaches, cherries etc. But it is also the season of many dreaded diseases like cholera, malaria, smallpox, dysentery etc.The mosquitoes menace is also there. Thus, it is a season with mixed blessings. The rainy season follows the summer and begins from June and lasts till October. India is a country of the monsoon, the rain-bearing winds. The onset of monsoon over kerala is from june first. Rains bring welcome relief from heat and dust. By early july monsoon rains cover the whole of India. There are black and grey clouds in the sky and the sky is hardly visible. The drain is accompanied by thunder and lightning. Sometimes rain continues for days together and there are floods in many parts of the country. The tanks, pools, lakes and rivers are full and begin to overflow. The paths and place become muddy and sticky. It is the season cuckoo, papiha and such other birds delight the hearer. Plants and trees, bathed in rain water, look bright and the earth is covered with green grass. The farmers again become busy and there id a lit of activity in the fields. The diseases like malaria, dysentry, dengue etc. break out during this seasons. India being and agricultural country, much depends on rains. When rains are good and in plentry it augurs well for the country and people feel very happy.

As the autumn approaches, the clods disappear from the sky and temperatures begin to fall. During the period many kinds of trees shed their leaves. Autumn soon gives way to early winter and the weather becomes delightfully cool and comfortable. The seasons of autumn and early winter (Hemanta) are comparatively of shorter duration and soon the winter set in.

The winter season begins from the end of November and lasts till the middle of February. Gradually the temperature drops very low. People wear heavy warm cloths to protect themselves from dry cold winds. The days are short and nights long. The poor in Villages sit by fire to protect themselves from biting cold. It is the season of much activity and labour. Rich people enjoy dry fruits while the poor relish many types of sweets prepared with jaggery or raw sugar and sesamums seeds and peanuts. During this season wheat, barley, gram, mustard etc. are grown. It is also the season to enjoy dates, oranges, apples, hot coffee and tea. There are many types of vegetables at cheap rates available during winter. The digestion is good during winter and so people enjoy mulch eating and good rest at night.

Spring is the king of all seasons. It is the best season when the climate is very pleasant with cool breeze all around full of fragrance. The trees and plants put forth fresh leaves and there are flowers in plenty. Birds sing sweetly and butterflies are at their best. It is the season of colours, fragrance merry-making and enjoyment. It is also the season of the festival of colours- Holi. On this festival people throw coloured powder and water on each other and sing merrily in groups enjoying sweets and cold drinks. Saraswati Puja ils another important festival of the season.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kerala Kettuvallam is a house boat widely used in the Indian state of Kerala. These have thatched roof covers over wooden hulls. The traditional kettuvallam is mainly used for promoting Kerala tourism.

Etymology of Kettuvallam
In the Malayalam language “kettu” means tying and ?vallam? means country boat ? the two together make the local name “kettuvallam?. Each houseboat is constructed using the ancient principles and techniques of boat building by the local carpenters using ?Anjali` wood. Coir ropes are used for tying the wooden boards together.

History of Houseboats of Kerala
Boats in a variety of shapes and sizes have traditionally been the main means of transport of men and materials in the Kerala Backwaters since olden days.In particular, the house boats were used to ship rice and spices and other goods between Kuttanad and the Cochin port. It was a three-day affair those days. A standard house boat, which could be about 100 feet long, can hold up to 30 tons, and that is as much as three big lorries can. For the royalty these boats even became comfortable living quarters.It was the important mode of transportation in coastal Kerala just because of its accessibility to the most remote areas. However, the scenario changed. Motorized road, rail and air transportation scored over the slow and staid country boat, with people opting for speed.

It took the vision and enterpreneurship of a couple of enterprising young men to refurbish one of these leviathans, hoisting on to it a wooden super-structure incorporating a huge bed room, a toilet, a kitchenette and an open balcony. The ancient houseboat with a modernized interior became a hot favourite with tourists. As the houseboats glide over the Kerala backwaters at a leisurely pace, the sights are new, the sounds are new, and every sensation is new every passing moment. The tourists, with foreigners in large numbers, have helped not only to revive the good old kettuvallams but even make it popular.

Kerala Backwater Tourism
Kerala was placed among the `50 destinations of a lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveler in a special collectors’ issue released just before the turn of the millennium.

The Hindu wrote, ?A cruise along the mirror-still lagoons, picture-book lakeside, palm-fringed canals and shimmering rivulets of `God’s Own Country’ is the most enchanting holidaying experience in the country. With a cruise along the palm-fringed waterways turning to be part and parcel of holidayers’ itinerary, the traditional kettuvallam has emerged as the mascot of Kerala Tourism.?

More than 400 kettuvallams ply the backwaters.Alappuzha is the citadel of house boats. There are some 120 of them, well maintained and perfected as luxury liners there. The house boats have all the creature comforts of a good hotel: well-furnished bedrooms, modern hygienic toilets, cosy living rooms, a beautiful kitchen and in some cases even a balcony for angling.The crew of a kettuvallam comprises two oarsmen and a cook.Fresh food, cooked in inimitable Kuttanadan style is the rage of the international tourists.

Tour operators have been coming out with innovative options. The Kannur District Tourism Council has launched a `Nadi Darshan’ (river viewing) programme in association with a private resort at Kattampalli as an initiative to popularise the kettuvallam for tourism promotion and as effort to let people know more about the Valapattanam River, one of the largest rivers in the region and the life stream of the district.

A sea-food eatery has been opened in a kettuvallam on Kaloor- Kadvanthra Road.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


The Kerala backwaters are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast) of Kerala state in southern India. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both manmade and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.

Kerala has over 900 km of interconnected waterways, rivers, lakes and inlets that make up the Kerala backwaters. In the midst of this beautiful landscape there are a number of towns and cities, which are the starting and end points of backwater cruises.National Waterway No. 3 from Kollam to Kottapuram, covers a distance of 205 km and runs almost parallel to the coast line of southern Kerala facilitating both cargo movement and backwater tourism.

The backwaters have a unique ecosystem – freshwater from the rivers meets the seawater from the Arabian Sea. In certain areas, such as the Vembanad Kayal, where a barrage has been built near Kumarakom, salt water from the sea is prevented from entering the deep inside, keeping the fresh water intact. Such fresh water is extensively used for irrigation purposes.

Many unique species of aquatic life including crabs, frogs and mudskippers, water birds such as terns, kingfishers, darters and cormorants, and animals such as otters and turtles live in and alongside the backwaters. Palm trees, pandanus shrubs, various leafy plants and bushes grow alongside the backwaters, providing a green hue to the surrounding landscape.

Vembanad Kayal is the largest of the lakes, covering an area of 200 km?, and bordered by Alappuzha (Alleppey), Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. The port of Kochi (Cochin) is located at the lake’s outlet to the Arabian Sea. Alleppey, “Venice of the East”, has a large network of canals that meander through the town. Vembanad is India?s longest lake.

Kerala Backwater Tourism
Kerala was placed among the `50 destinations of a lifetime’ by National Geographic Traveler in a special collectors’ issue released just before the turn of the millennium.

The kettuvallams (Kerala houseboats) in the backwaters are one of the prominent tourist attractions in Kerala. More than 400 kettuvallams ply the backwaters,120 of them in Alappuzha.

The kettuvallams were traditionally used as grain barges, to transport the rice harvested in the fertile fields alongside the backwaters. Thatched roof covers over wooden hulls, 100 feet (30 m) in length, provided protection from the elements. At some point of time the boats were used as living quarters by the royalty. Converted to accommodate tourists, the houseboats have become floating cottages having a sleeping area, with western-style toilets, a dining area and a sit out on the deck. Most tourists spend the night on a house boat. Food is cooked on board by the accompanying staff ? mostly having a flavour of Kerala. The houseboats are of various patterns and can be hired as per the size of the family or visiting group. The living-cum-dining room is usually open on at least three sides providing a grand view of the surroundings, including other boats, throughout the day when it is on the move. It is brought to a standstill at times of taking food and at night. After sunset, the boat crew provide burning coils to drive away mosquitoes. Ketuvallams are motorised but generally proceed at a slow speed for smooth travel. All ketuvallams have a generator and most bedrooms are air-conditioned. At times, as per demand of customers, electricity is switched off and lanterns are provided to create a rural setting.

While many ketuvalloms take tourists from a particular point and bring them back to around the same point next morning there are some specific cruises mostly in the Alappuzha area, such as the one night cruise from Alappuzha to Thotapally via Punnamada Lake,two nights cruise from Alappuzha to Alumkavadi,one night cruise from Alappuzha to Kidangara,and one night cruise from Alappuzha to Mankotta. There are numerous such cruises.

Beypore, located 10 km south of Kozhikode at the mouth of the Chaliyar River, is a famous fishing harbour, port and boat building centre. Beypore has a 1,500 year-tradition of boatbuilding. The skill of the local shipwrights and boat builders are widely sought after.There is a houseboat-building yard at Alumkadavu, in Ashtamudi Kayal near Kollam.

Resorts in Kerala
Kumarakom, which was a sleepy town for years, has been transformed into a busy tourist destination with plush resorts around the Vembanad Kayal and the backwaters.

Kerala Boat races
Chundan vallams or snake boats are narrow boats over 100 feet (30 m) long, with a raised prow that stands 10 feet (3.0 m) above water and resembles the hood of a snake. Traditionally these were used by local rulers to transport soldiers during waterfront wars. In modern times, it has spawned a new sport ? theVallam Kali (boat race). Each chundan vallam accommodates about a hundred muscular oarsmen.

Boat races are occasions of great excitement and entertainment with thousands gathered on the banks to watch and cheer. Most of these races are held in the Kuttanad region of Alappuzha.

Aranmula Uthrattadi VallamkaliWhen Jawaharlal Nehru visited Kerala in 1952, four traditional chundan valloms went to receive him. A snake boat race was organised for him. He was so impressed that when he went back to Delhi, he sent back a gleaming silver trophy for a boat race. Even today, the 1.5 km Nehru Trophy Boat Race is the most prestigious. It is held during the Onam harvest festival in August in Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha.

Other renowned boat races are: Indira Gandhi Boat Race, Champakulam Moolam Boat Race, Aranmula Uthrattadi Vallamkali, Payippad Jalotsavam, and Kumarakom Boat Race.

Kerala Backwater Regions

Kollam, Kerala
Kollam (earlier known as Quilon) was one of the leading trade centres of the ancient world, eulogised by travellers such as Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo. It is also the starting point of the backwater waterways. The Ashtamudi Kayal, known as the gateway to the backwaters, covers about 30 per cent of Kollam.

The 8 hours boat ride from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest cruise in Kerala and is delightful ride with lotuses and water lilies all around.The historic Thangasseri Fort is near Kollam, which is situated 71 km north of Thiruvananathapuram.

Alappuzha, Kerala
With the Kuttanad region and the Vembanad Kayal nearby, Alappuzha (earlier known as Alleppy) attracts tourists throughout the year. The criss-crossing canals in the area evoke comparisons with Venice, but the differences are also substantial. Each has an identity of its own. Amongst the notable sights is the palm covered Pathiramanal Island in Vembanad Kayal, one hour by boat from Alappuzha.The place is famous for the snake boat races and also has a number of historic colonial buildings and a beautiful beach.

Kuttanad, Kerala
The Kuttanad region is a vast area of partly reclaimed land, covered with bright green paddy fields, separated by dikes. The level of water is a few feet higher than the level of the surrounding land.It is an amazing labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers and rivulets. Lined with dense tropical greenery, it offers a glimpse into rural life-styles of Kerala.Kuttanad is a backwater paradise and an ideal destination for a backwater cruise in Kerala. It is possible to drift along in a houseboat and enjoy the scenic view of the Kerala countryside.

Kumarakom, Kerala
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Kayal, and is part of the Kuttanad region.Kumarakom is enthrallingly beautiful. The blue backwaters of Vembanad Kayal and the amazing shades of green of the vegetation, combines with the quietness of the place to make it an idyllic holiday destination. Many of the resorts also offer ayurvedic treatment.While Kuttanad is ideal for a house boat cruise, the resorts are the main charm in Kumarakonam. One can also take a boat trip in Kumaramonam It is located 15 km west of Kottayam. The bird sanctuary and the drift wood museum are added attractions.

Srinivas, a singer summed up: ?Imagine opening your eyes every morning to a sheet of still, blue water and majestic palm tress gently swaying in the breeze. To define the feeling in one sentence: Nature undisturbed by man is wonderful and inspiring, and Kumarakom is just that!?

Kasargod, Kerala
Kasargod in north Kerala is a beautiful backwater destination. Known for rice cultivation, coir processing and lovely landscape, it has the sea to the west and the Western Ghats to the north and east. Cruise options are Chandragiri and Valiyaparamba. Chandragiri is situated 4 km to the southeast of Kasargod town and takes tourists to the historic Chandragiri fort. Valiyaparamba is a scenic backwater stretch near Kasargod. Four rivers flow into the backwaters near Kasargod and there are many small islands along these backwater stretches, where birds can be seen.

Thiruvallam, Kerala
Thiruvallam backwaters are just 6 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. Known for its canoe rides Thiruvallam is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. Two rivers, the Killi and the Karamana come together at Thiruvallam. Not far from Thiruvallam is the Veli Lagoon, where there are facilities for water sports, a waterfront park and a floating bridge. The Akkulam Boat club, which offers boating cruises on Akkulam Lake and a park for children, is also a popular tourist attraction near Thiruvallam. The backwaters around Thiruvallam are a beautiful sight.

Kozhikode, Kerala
Kozhikode (also known as Calicut) has backwaters which are largely ?unexplored? by tourist hordes. Elathur, the Canolly Canal and the Kallayi River are favourite haunts for boating. Kadalundi, with its beautiful bird sanctuary is a charming site. Korapuzha, the venue of the Korapuzha Jalotsavam is fast becoming a popular water sport destination.

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Alleppey Back Water Tours

India is virtually a Paradise for the tourists. We can not conceive of a single thing that the tourists may want to see, and is not available for the tourist to enjoy. The tourist has just to ask for it and there it is for him to see and enjoy. No matter what the choice of a particular tourist may be, India has it all, and that is why it is aptly said that India is a tourist?s Paradise.

India?s being an ancient civilization, its growth by the centuries can be seen and understood in so many ways. The old monuments speak of India of the ages past, they tell us of the bygone days, they show us the scripts of the older times, and above all, they go to show a tourist, India?s knowledge of art and architecture in the centuries so long back. Monuments like the Taj, Red Fort, Purana Quila the Qutab Minar, all go to show the efficiency of the Indian architect. His knowledge of architecture and knowledge of building material cannot be doubted. Besides these monuments, there are several other buildings like the Victoria Memorial, Gateway of India, Parliament House, the Secretariat and the Rashtrapati Bhavan all point at our History by the centuries. We have been ever so adaptable and consumed all the know how that invades our already deep knowledge of engineers and artists.
I say already knowledge because, even long before these monuments and buildings came into existence, we knew a lot about art, architecture and much more. This is proved by the much older caves of Ajanta, Ellora and Elephanta. These caves are a great attraction for the tourists as, in them we have shown the knowledge of the ancient Indians in the subjects of construction, building and besides this, also sculpture and painting. All this in one depicts ancient India?s deep knowledge of all the arts involved in making these caves, and are a credit to us.
Regarding places of worship also, India has a huge stock of places of worship of different religious sects. To see places of worship, India is dotted with houses of worship of all religions, the Hindus, Muslims, Christians, and the Sikhs. Besides these there are several Buddhist and Jain temples here in India. Hindu temples from the ancient temple of Vaishno Devi in the North to Kanchipuram in the South, India has hundreds of temples of different Gods and Goddesses. They will deplet to a tourist the different forms in which the Hindus worship the Maker, the One, the Omnipresent God. Throughout the length and breadth of the country there are umpteen temples big and small, in which the tourist will see a lot of religion, a lot of art, and a lot of devotion.
With the entry of the Muslims in India, Mosques have come to be build near almost every temple in India. This will make it clear to the outsider the love and understanding the Hindus and the Muslims in India have with each other, both the Hindus and the Muslims have had so much affinity with each other through the ages. The mosques brought with them Muslim architecture as an addition in India?s knowledge of the subject.
There are gurudwaras also found in every city of the country. The biggest and most beautiful gurudwara an attraction for the tourist being the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The dome of this gurudwara is gold plated.
With the advent of the British, also came into being the construction of hundreds of churches in India, the oldest being the St. Thomas Church in the South.
Besides the places of worship there are also other monuments and temples of the Buddhists and the Jains, which are also great attraction for the tourist.
If the tourist is a lover of nature then even India has enough to offer. The high mountains offer him plenty of scope for trekking and mountaineering, the huge sprawling plains show thim massive fields of growing crops, which offer a succour to his eyes. Can a tourist afford to miss the heaven that in India ? Kashmir? The State has been gifted by nature immense beauty of nature and of the humans there.
Besides all these scenes if the tourist wishes to see the of heard affluence and poverty of India which move hand in hand, he has ample opportunity. There will not be any place better than India for him to see progress and poverty so close to each other. For the affluence, he can move about in any five star hotels and restaurants, where he will not find India lagging anywhere behind any of its richer brothers. Theses places will be found humming with soft music, good international cuisines, and fine hosts and hostesses. On the other hand, if he wishes to partake of the opposite, also, he will not have to go very far for it. Just near the five star hotels, as the tourist comes over and just throws his vision at a little distance in the vicinity of the hotel only, he will find jhuggi clusters, which tell their own tales of misery and poverty.
For the tourist who is interest in wild life, he has no place better than India to see wild life in full bloom. In India there are several sanctuaries where the wild animals are preserved for the tourists to see and appreciate. Here the animals are not allowed to be killed.
Thus, we can see that, no matte what was the desire of the tourist visiting India, no matter what he is interested in seeing, he gets it all in India. I do wonder if there is any other country in the world which has so much and so many diverse attractions for the outsiders visiting the Country, as India has to offer. It is for this reason it can be really stated that India is the tourists Paradise.

Rain is sweet
It drips and drops
You can dance in the rain
And even drink the rain.
I love rain.
Rain is the water that falls from the clouds
From the beautiful sky at night.
I love the dancing rain that comes
And drips down.
It sparkles in the night of the moon,
On the leaves and on the grass.
Rain is so sweet.
Rain is clear and drips down to earth.
It feels wet and soggy.
It looks like tears from my eyes
Touches my heart and
Makes me happy.
I love the rain.