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Read MoreIt was a fast week for the Path to Sustainability module. They stepped on a plane bound for Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala and were immediately whisked away to temples, beaches, and boats. The objectives:
- Spend some time outside of Mumbai
- Get a perspective on sustainability concepts in Kerala
- Have time to decompress and recharge for the final weeks
Below are the sights and sounds of their week split into four sections.
We encourage you to first browse through the pictures in each section, then play the corresponding audio clip, and scroll through the photos again as you listen to the audio.
The Journey to Kochi
Beach Day
Chellanam Fishing Harbour & Backwater Cruise
Featured in this audio clip: Joyce, our guide for the day from Excel India Tours, and Neha, our trip coordinator from Jungle Lore. Thank you, both!
Muziris Heritage Project
Featured in this audio clip: Sanjay, our guide for the day. Learn more about the Muiziri Heritage Project here.