Located almost 8 kms from Kovalam, this place is set aside from the usual humdrum scenario in all the other beaches. An absolute sensual delight, strangely enough, this place is mostly visited by foreigners.
We went to this place the first time on 15th Feb last year. While the college was raked up in fights among rival political parties and the college was closed for almost two weeks, we spent our time feasting on soul food - exploring places within and outside the college. Within the college, it included dancing on top of the dome of the planetarium(LOSE CONTROL - on the 14th of Feb)!! And the result of one such impulsive exploration beyond the college boundaries led to the discovery of this hidden paradise. :)
Following the last time's schedule we set off from college and hired a Tavera from Kesavdaspuram. To get to Aazhimala one has to go via Vizhinjam. Its a private beach with the Somatheeram resort nestled here..
Once there the first sight that meets your eye is the temple. The Aazhimala kshetram.
But, the alluring sight of the blue sea doesnt let one slow ones steps. The enchanting blue colour of the sea and the interminable music of the waves. Drawn to the beach with the magic of this combination - the first sight of the beach will jus make you wanna go WO!!!! - the sheer beauty, so real yet unreal.
Nd for all those mavericks who get their kick out of watchin the design left by waves in the sand - this is the perfect haven..With no one laughing at ur "mad"ness.
No Aana.. I aint talkin bout u men.. :)
Even one full day may prove to be pretty inadequate to catch the plethora pf designs possible..
The sea in its various hues - green one moment and blue the next. Nd boy!! were v smiten..
Nd for the those of us who some how cannot get the hang of these subtle expressions of beauty(and are not lucky enuf to have eccentrics cald frnds who tag along nd unravel the mysteries of the same).. Well.. there is always the option of rolling in the waves for hours on end wid this solemn nd wise expresn on ur face.. Leaving others to imagine u r brooding over the graver questns of life(the "who am i??" and "why am i here??" crap).. while actually u cant get ur late lunch out of ur mind!! Besides the other option of givin expression to ur sudden flashes of creative brilliance. ..
As Georgie says - Years later I'll look back at this snap, remember this place, that moment and think - THAT was life!! Nd those are my footsteps, moving away from all of it. To the life which beckoned. Away..
Hey Georgie.. Thanks men!! This is smthng i'll treasur for ages to come. Ages.. :)
Few Tips :
Shopaholics Attention please!!
Stay away. The only goods you get here are strictly -priced high to fool the foreigners - material.
If u r d make-frnds-wid-d-world-in-general-kind, keep ur frndshp antennae up nd on d lookout. A few chocolates wud only b an added asset. ;)
Dnt 4get to carry ur cam. Treasur these moments. In your memories and in ur albums - its safer that way. :)
So d final word : AWESOME.
nd d final two words : ABSOLUTELY AWESOME.... :)
