Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Surprise Inlet

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During last month’s outing on ECR, we were redirected through Kalpakkam Township perhaps due to some road work on ECR. But I was really glad for this diversion that takes me around the beautiful and peaceful environment of the Kalpakkam Township – which was created for the employees of Madras Atomic Power Station, and this is the second time I come across this place after 2012. And what I find wonderful this time was the exit of a backwater channel into the sea.

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During my former visit (click here), the backwater lake come channel was disconnected from the sea by a sandbank and viewed pretty clam in absence of anyone, even being a noon then but the place looks like a mini beach now. Perhaps because of the diversion, many people pass the way stop sometime to enjoy some gentle moment around the bank. Few locals where fishing on the mouth of the channel, using a fibre boat and some throw bait from the bridge along the channel.

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I was surprised by the sight of sea waves flowing into the channel and this is first time I was very close to an active inlet where sea merges with a river/channel. I also admire the beautiful curves created by the sea waves on either side of the shore and looks like this change was due of recent rain and flood that let more water into the channel to break away the sandbank and other barriers. The tree roots and barks on the shore make certain it was the cause of flood.

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The mouth area also has a small park with benches to sit and relax by watching the seashore or emerged beach. This place had already impressed me and I wanted to go around the backwater area in my wheelchair (on the platforms laid around) and also the ambiance of the township with number of trees for shadow is a delight to pass. With the new park setting and the opening of channel into the sea want me to go there again and inspires my already existed wish. 

10 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

really nice area to take a break! i agree!

EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful curves in the beach photos!

Devilish Angel said...

Lovely photos...

Indrani said...

A clm peaceful place. Lovely captures.

Destination Infinity said...

I've never been to this side of Kalpakkam. Will try to check it out sometime :)

Destination Infinity

Twilight Man said...

This place is interesting. I am glad you enjoyed observing the water inlet. The curves are natural and the beach surely attracted the folks to relax & unwind there.

Anonymous said...

I really like the shape of the inlet. Fabulous shots.

Sabine said...

It's always surprise for me how beautiful the nature are in any manifestations. Peaceful and calm place.

Unknown said...

ocean image is cool.

L. D. said...

It is a wonderful area to see. I have been ill so am behind on my comments.