Arrival at Cochin International Airport, Kerala, India

Airport pickup any time night or day. 

Introductory walk around the Historic Fort Area in the morning

Lots to see Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church- Oldest European Church, Fort Immanuel- Bastion of the Portuguese, The Dutch Cemetery and The Dutch Palace with its beautiful Kerala style murals.

The smell of the spice market will stay with you as a memory- it adds a rich, sweet layer to the air.

All close to our hotel.

Afternoon with Carolyn- introduction and time to paint.

Let's share a celebratory Welcome Dinner together this evening.

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Morning free to explore or work.

Afternoon - paint with Carolyn.

Evening visit to a Traditional Dance performance- we will arrive early to witness the application of their extraordinary make-up.

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Transfer to our resort on the Backwaters.

We'll explore the area along the way to our tranquil hotel sitiated on the waterside.

Palm trees, expanse of waters with fisherman passing by, a different view to work on with Carolyn today.

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Today we will take a rice boat to explore the Backwaters and some of the local skills and crafts.

Fishing with a net, weaving, pottery this peaceful place is a hive of activity.

We explore on a boat that is poled- very quiet and peaceful, you might make quick sketches along the way, there will be no time to paint until we arrive back at our hotel.

Vegetarian lunch will be served on a banana leaf plate at a local traditional home.

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Enjoy the tranquility.

Swim, walk, paint type day.

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Just a short drive brings you to a palm-fringed beach where you can relax by the Arabian Sea, watching the sun set over the horizon. 

Here, you’ll find Kerala’s signature peace and tranquility in abundance, offering the perfect setting to unwind and soak in the beauty of the moment.

Perfect painting location.

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Soak up the sun, swim, paint, walk along the beach.

Relax

Work with Carolyn in this gorgeous setting.

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Return to Kochi in the morning, 

an afternoon to finish work, and wrap up with Carolyn.

Take a last walk down to the Chinese Fishing nets and local action before our Farewell Dinner.

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We will arrange individual drop to the airport for departures from 

Cochin International Airport, Kerala, India

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It will be a very small kit, easy to carry.