Excited about my forthcoming trip, I was up and out early that next morning. I bough samosas and took a rickshaw to Allepey beach. Again, very quiet, there were nice stretches of sandy coastline and charming little roadside stalls for chai and snacks, but several dilapidated buildings stood nearby.
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