We say our goodbyes and head about 25 miles north to Cherai Beach. Another from our tour has also planned to hang out there for a week or so too which was a fun coincidence.

Our hotel backs on to the backwaters and across the street from a very long sandy beach. It’s a quiet place, few tourists, no  bustling shops, just a few restaurants, homestays and the odd hotel. We quickly find what is to be our hangout, a restaurant with chairs on the beach. 

Although the backwater tours look inviting we’re just into chilling on the beach. Exactly what we need after the busy month!

We did venture into the nearest town one day, saw this drive by!