As I started walking towards the old village I realized how beautiful it is here! Very Mediterranean. I had three hotels in mind to look at but before I checked them out I had a lovely lunch at the Lonely Planet recommended Hotel Venite.
After lunch I went room searching and let me tell you, 2 of the 3 were pretty bad. I ended up picking Comfort Guest House. The reception was very reassuring:
Actually, I have a great room for 400Rs which includes a TV, bottom and top sheets, a towel, nice soap and a hot water shower! Now that is luxury! If the truth be told, my room shower is only cold water but the bathroom in the reception area has hot water - very exciting. For the past 8 days I have had cold water showers only and I swear 8 days worth of dirt and sun screen was washed off me with the hot water. You have no idea how good it felt....After cleaning up I toured about town and at times I felt like I was in Europe. Here are a few shots of the architecture:
The highlight of the day was finding this lovely store which showcased all handcrafted Indian products some of which were beautiful and nothing like I have seen before. If it was the end of my trip the damage would have been bad but since I have lots of travelling left I only purchased some silver jewellry (earrings and a ring) made by a Goan lady. I am so happy with them - I might even go back and get a necklace I really liked...More tomorrow..
11 comments:
Wow earrings Tracy...maybe you'll actually wear them:) Glad to hear your trip is going well. It really does look different where you are now. Enjoy the sites. Go all out and get the necklace too. And in case you were wondering I'm hoping for an Indian scarf for Christmas next year. Is that a big enough hint?!:) Love you, Lisa
I can see you smiling on the back of the bike, what an adventure.Yeah a colorful scarf sounds great.The new slim prelit tree is up and decorated. Awesome!!!Fun to find new spots for old stuff.Going to Nan's on the 24th.
As I look out the window I think
of R talking to her husband who was away.
R;" I see something falling out of the sky.It's a 4 letter word that begins with S."
S: Replied,"Well I hope it's shit!"
Enjoy the sand and the sun.36 hrs with the internet down was not something we considered. We were getting a tad antsy.Knowledge is truly enlightenment! Love you than you could ever ask or imagine.
I'll be dam glad when you arrive at the ashram. Ma xxx
tWell you are looking great and from your blog having a wonderful time, i'm sat here now looking at our beautiful granddaughter, Sadie. She is 5 days old today. R.P. will be here tomorrow, can't wait.
Enjoy and be safe, Love Roxanne
Good to see your smiling face.
It's nice to see your smiling face. Now, I know we were both going to try and convince Ryan to go budget in India but I have officially jumped ship and am siding with him. No hot water? You must be out of your mind. Not going to happen. Turns out I'm a bigger princess than I thought.
Trae, we are so happy to see you looking so sunkissed and rested!! Your blog is awesome! Stay safe and keep the stories coming:) Mar, Bran and Bobby
Tracy so glad to hear you are having a good time and I love reading about your adventures, I can hear the happiness in your words and don't think a vacation anywhere else would make you so happy. Baby Isabelle was two weeks old yesterday, amazing, she's a doll. Can't wait for you to see her...love you Dianne
Great to see some pictures of you instead of just your feet! Sounds like you're feeling a little more refreshed. We're in the buildup to Christmas hype and things are completely insane...but that's normal I think. Olivia and I leave on Friday...looking forward to O-town. Take care. Keep going with the updates!
Hey Bridget!! Miss you and have tons to catch up on when you get back. Most of which isn't suitable for this blog. Tee hee
Go get the necklace.
Can't wait to hear about more adventures.
xxx
Th kids are enjoying reding about your adventures. We were all happy to see your smiling face. Adam thought your hair looked darker like mine and Emma is still in shock that you went without hot water for eight days. Have fun. xoxo Lisa
Okay, I need to clarify the hot water situation - there is no hot water but the cold water is not Canada cold but camping cold...
Emma - my hair is dark - I don't think my light hair enjoys the Indian water and it is a greyish color.
Mar - It is soooooo good to hear your voice. Congrats on Baby Bobby it is nice to hear from you!
Roxanne and Dianne - congrats on grandmotherhood (again)!
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