INDIA | Thursday, 29 Dec 2005 | Views [204] | Comments [2]
I've never seen so many men with their hair in pont tails as I have in South Goa. They seem nice people although of all the people I've spoken to none has been a man with a pony tail. I have this horrible feeling that I may not be very cool. Christmas ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
INDIA | Wednesday, 21 Dec 2005 | Views [218]
I passed a restaurant today with a sign saying it was owned by Jim and pat from Manchester. They do a proper English breakfast, they have fish and chips with mushy peas and Lancashire hotpot. The landlord was a bit of an ogre towards his staff, I thought.... Read more >
Tags: Culture
INDIA | Friday, 16 Dec 2005 | Views [157]
I was in a restaurant with some old hippies the other day. They didn't recognise my existence but I recognised theirs. One couple were showing their age, they had put on a bit of weight and wore pretty comfortable loose fitting clothes but the other ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
INDIA | Monday, 12 Dec 2005 | Views [200] | Comments [4]
I'm in South Goa now and I like it. It's quieter and less developed than North Goa with less touts which is nice. I arrived without a hotel which was a mistake because I arrived late and I had to rely on a taxi driver. A taxi driver will get you a hotel ... Read more >
Tags: I should have known better!
INDIA | Monday, 12 Dec 2005 | Views [202] | Comments [1]

I know, I've written about Mumbai before but it was a bit flippant. On arrival at Mumbai station I think that I should have been shocked at the building and the people in there at 6am in the morning. I wasn't too shocked, I think anyone who has worked ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
INDIA | Friday, 9 Dec 2005 | Views [218]

From what I can gather, Mumbai is the Liverpool of India. Yes, they got my wallet. I met a holy man with his disciple. The holy man seemed to get very excited when I told him that I was single. I had to stay here two weeks while I waited for a replacement ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
INDIA | Friday, 9 Dec 2005 | Views [369]

Goa was alright but after two weeks, when the novelty wore off, it might as well have been the costa del sol. There's a picture in the gallery of sunbathers in front of a Russian ship.
Tags: Laughter
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