Kochi is a city with an old-world charm and the new world creature comforts coexist. Kochi is a port town rooted in the ancient port city of Muziris . It is n estled between the Indian Ocean ( Arabian Sea ) and the Western Ghats , a mountain range. The old western part of the city (the namesake) is a series of islands, an artist’s haven with its narrow cobblestone streets, old colonial buildings, historic churches, and palaces alongside the endless beaches. The mainland is a bustling metropolis that retains some of its roots, with all the comforts we have come to expect of any large city. Kochi invariably had a different hue every time I visited it, every few years. Having visited Kochi every few years, I can tell you the city is different every time I visit. What once had been an unplanned city with its narrow roads, today has wider arterial roads crisscrossing the city. I had my expectations from a city to retire in, and Kochi met them. First, you can get by speaking only English. ...
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