Kollam Beach in Kerala has interesting things for children – from bubble wands to kites and balloons. Reminds me of my childhood..
Everyone has favorite memories of childhood.
One of mine is visiting a beach close to my Chennai house. I remember craving multicolored balloons (a wish that was not always fulfilled), munching on sundal (tempered chickpeas) fresh off bamboo baskets, chasing soap bubbles and salivating as my sis and I waited for the cotton candy vendor to hand over our pink clouds of spun sugar.
Having splashed around in the water, we would listen absentmindedly to notes drifting from a band playing nearby, while our imagination was occupied daring the waves to come get us. They couldn’t of course – our rock of valor, our granny, had us safe.
What are your memories of beaches?
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Colorful kites dot the sky at Kollam Beach
Do you face the waves or run away from them?
Hand carts are used as mobile shops on beaches for everything from coconut water to toys
Which child would not be enticed by these toy windmills at Kollam Beach?
A sunset at Kollam Beach is worth your time
Why not take a selfie while you’re at the beach?
Or buy a balloon from this vendor to help him run his house?