Friends, Family, I greet you from India.
Coming to the end of our first week, just thought I would update you on our progress here...
Flights were all fine, watched Kings Speech on the plane (so overrated). Had a devil child on plane as well who kept us awake for most of the journey. Flying into Mumbai was a great experience, the sheer size of poverty is simply mind blowing. As cheesy as it is, makes you realise how lucky we are.
Got a taxi from Goa aiport with some nutjob driver, the taxi was called Jesus? Would never ever think about driving here, people just use both sides of the road, cows just chill down the road.
Finally after a long trip arrived at Palolem, got swarmed by locals as we had "nice white skin".. "you like my shop my friend". Anyway got taken to a shack on the beach front by Gurpreet (Gunther).... not sure of his name. The shack we were staying in, is literally a shack. On our first night we were terrified, of cobras of the king size... (they assured us that they dont live here, but certainly do)..We were woken up by warthog smashing into the side of our room. (naughty pumba)
In this last week, we have just been chilling in beautiful sunshine and cheap food and drink. James has ventured out with these sonny jims we met. He went to the jungle with them and did all sorts of crazy stuff ( cliff jumping, absailing).. Ben and I didnt go because of the chance of seeing cobras and other terrible things.
Would love to be sitting here on the beach with a large kingfisher joined by the bozz, A large bottle is a pound, and a lush curry is around 2 squidaleens.... We had a massive night on saturday where we went to a silent disco on the beach, didn't get back to the early morn. Next day was a bit of a debarkle, Berrocca was needed....
One thing we have learned is that Indians absolutely adore cricket. And Sachin Tendaulker is on the same levels as Gandi. We have been playing beach cricket with the locals and they are all of a high standard.
Anyway, everyone is healthy,having a great time and getting a great tan....
LOVE TO ALL.
Heard from your mother that you have not been well. I hope this note finds you feeling better. Great to see your pictures. I know you have been in contact with George and he also has been telling me of your progress. I know you are having fun!!
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