“To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?” - Cicero. 19 August 2025, Tuesday A bee was buzzing near my ear as I left … Continue reading Travel Diaries: Two Forgotten Historical Monuments in Kollam – British Residency & Cheenakottaram
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Travel Diaries: A Hidden Historic Gem in Thangasserry – St. Thomas Fort
A painting depicting St. Thomas Fort and Thangasserry Lighthouse in its old grandeur. On the Way After visiting the Thangasserry Breakwater Tourism Park, I walked towards the next spot on my itinerary, a ruined fort. On the way, I saw small stalls selling sweets and cold drinks. We Keralites call such stalls pettikadakal (“petti” means … Continue reading Travel Diaries: A Hidden Historic Gem in Thangasserry – St. Thomas Fort
Lirio's Wanderings 