Christian traces everywhere. We thought we were coming to Hindu territory. But no. Fatima and the holy Virgin Mary take equal footing beside Krishna, Vishnu and Shiva. What a equalitarian and communist blend. Speaking of which, the Communists are in charge here in Kerala - for now. But they are not a majority and must build a coalition. Since we spend more time with the taxi drivers and hotel servants, it seems that the Communists are in favor. Income tax starts at 50 thousand rupees and most people make less than that. The government gives away money - but in the form of make-work jobs. Lots of old women work on the side of the road cleaning where a machine would have done the job. "But that would put a lot of people out of work!" says our taxi driver. I can't argue.
Christian traces everywhere. We thought we were coming to Hindu territory. But no. Fatima and the holy Virgin Mary take equal footing beside Krishna, Vishnu and Shiva. What a equalitarian and communist blend. Speaking of which, the Communists are in charge here in Kerala - for now. But they are not a majority and must build a coalition. Since we spend more time with the taxi drivers and hotel servants, it seems that the Communists are in favor. Income tax starts at 50 thousand rupees and most people make less than that. The government gives away money - but in the form of make-work jobs. Lots of old women work on the side of the road cleaning where a machine would have done the job. "But that would put a lot of people out of work!" says our taxi driver. I can't argue.
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