27.02.2006
One year later
It's quite *astounding* to think it's been over a year since we finished up our journeys through South East Asia and India. A lot has happened since we've been in London, and it's about time we sent out one post to recap what's gone down before going quiet again on squareapple. I'm arising from my blogging hibernation over at http://www.experimeme.net/ - but this will be a lot of geek-oriented indulgent chatter about what I've been up to. I think squareapple will continue, but I'll probably use it for future Extended Adventures to some such place as South America. Anyway, what happened in the last year:
More...02.02.2005
This is it.
Where have we been? Paying off half a year's rent on Susheel's new internet cafe down on Kovalam beach, India? Probably. No - definitely. I suspect that in all his years he will never have customers like us again. By the way he gripped my hand today with a big smile and the hint of a tear in his eye, I'm pretty sure he came to the same conclusion.
12.01.2005
Ayurvedic cleansing
Whether you're looking for it or not, India has her special way of serving up a dose of natural healing and spirituality. After receiving our first hit in MacLeod Ganj, we were definitely ready for another. With Jo's super-powers of sussing out award-winning health retreats, she had us all booked in for a week of sea-side Ayurvedic treatments and pampering.
05.01.2005
Captured by Kerala
So Dad and Jo were flying in to Mumbai from London on New Years Eve and we still didn't have a plan. The Asian Tsunami took away our two week trip to Sri Lanka, and our troubles seemed oh-so-insignificant.
28.12.2004
Mumbai
We've arrived in Mumbai from Diu after an interesting 22 hour bus ride. I had plenty of time to come up with a tourist jingle for the little Portugese island town: "Come to Diu, there's nothing to see, and nothing to do!". That pretty much sums up the place, but if you're ever in the area and love grimy, rubbish-coated beaches the only place worth staying is The Resort Hoka, which made Diu almost bearable.
More...25.12.2004
Diu
After a month of racing around Rajasthan, we were excited to finally devour a few books on the palm frindged beaches of Diu. I mean, after reading the Lonely Planet's reference to Diu, it sounded like the perfect way to unwind and spend Chrissy. Right?
17.12.2004
Lost in the desert
We had only just become accustomed to the likes of cows and, more recently, elephants walking down the busy streets, but the desert state of Rajasthan threw in a new flavour to the mix. With their long lashes, ultra proud poise, and dainty strides, there is only one word which accurately describes these creatures. Transvestites!
