4th Day India

I have spent 3 nights here in India so far. First at a private house which was large so I went in and asked if they had a spare room and hey presto.

Then 2 nights near a beach where I swam in a basement room with ensuite for 3.50 pounds per night. The resort is quite an expensive one so luck to get cheap accom. They are normally busy though but this year business for them is very low so far so can haggle.

I am in the Kerala region which is south west and now heading north along the coast to Verkala beach where I hope the sea is good to swim. There were some rocks before and a steep shore so waves breaking onto the shore means no body surfing. After one or two nights I will probably head inland to some backwater areas and the mountains which rise to over 2000m. Will be much cooler. Here its a little cooler than SriLanka and not quite so humid so far. Today is overcast with fine drizzle making pleasant cool cycling.

Saw lots of fishing from boats and manually from the shore with massive net which needs some 40 men to handle and haul slowly back to the beach.

Been eating more curry with vegetable and fish with the occasional beer, which is called Kingfisher the king of good times apparently. ot as strong as some of the beer in SriLanka which I was able to add water to.

Roads here are filled with crazy drivers and am so sick of blasted horns all the time. But eventually becoming immune to them.

I believe you are having some really cold weather and that it may have been snowing in the south. Some fella from Wales said that lowest Nov. temps recorded prevailing at present so hope all is well and that you are all warm enough. Remember there is something that the children can use as a sled left over from before. Must be in the sheds somewhere.


I managed to pick up a lonely planet guide to South India so have lots of info even though about 8 years old, should be fine reference.