Resting under lock and key
It is mentioned everywhere, in tourist info sites, brochures , historical notes. There are sign boards directing one to it, all over the old town. One is convinced The Dutch Cemetery is one of the not -to -be -missed sights in Fort Kochi. However, when one does land up at its gates, one finds it firmly locked, with a forbidding notice looming above : Tresspassers will be prosecuted. No intention to tresspass ofcourse. But feeling cheated all the same, one trudges up the street wondering why they should plant sign boards everywhere if they had no intention of allowing it to be seen . .......at the other end of the street stands a handsome old church . Would this Portuguese church have the keys to the Dutch cemetery ? Would they open it if requested ? No harm in asking ....... Bingo. The key is indeed in the custody of the priest, says the smiley faced Watchman, but priest is away attending a funeral. The next day, after exploring the quaint old town , while return