Thus, the Indian Ocean route was like an alternating one - way street ​ — marine traffic between Europe and India’s Malabar Coast often moved in just one direction at a time.
Jadi, rute Samudra Hindia itu mirip jalan satu arah yang arahnya bergantian ​ — lalu lintas laut antara Eropa dan Pesisir Malabar di India sering bergerak searah saja pada waktu yang sama.