Varkala Beach

We've been a bit slow updating the blog this last week because basically we've been a couple of lazy sods that have been bumming it on the beach.

On Monday we got off the houseboat and embarked on a four and a half hour, two bus journey from Alleppey to Varkala, we managed to get a couple of seats on the back row of the bus, odd we …

... We jumped off the boat at Kollam, couldn't find any where even half decent to stay so we took a rikshaw straight to Varkala and finally arrived about 7.30pm. We spend our first night at Bamboo village - cheap and popular with backpackers and decide ...

... a REALLY long way 6. Apparently American Idol CAN be seen from anywhere in the world...it's premiering on the cable TV here in Varkala, India - crazy. 5. There is no limit to how many times one can be asked during a day at the beach "Hello...HELLO ...

... the English were a little crazy then no doubt Jade Goody has done plenty to promote this opinion. We got to Varkala and walked along the backpackers lane that sits right on the cliff edge with the ocean smashing away below. Its a ...

... over towards a rather dashing looking Frenchman with a pert bottom in dangerously tight black shorts on the beach today I noticed his legs were behind his head. Varkala is so relaxed it's horizontal, people doing yoga all over the spot, dolphins play on ...

... and then you realize that when it comes to India there is no one right answer - particularly when it comes to transportation. Varkala was amazing - and definitely one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to.  The water was the perfect ...

Hello, after the much rated beach resort of Kovalam I assured Hollie that Varkala was going to be a considerably more laid-back beachside resort town. Despite the ongoing development Varkala still holds a relaxed backpacker vibe where people watch the ...

... the same birthday as me. She was in Agonda taking a few days break from where she currently resides in Varkala, another beautiful beach destination in the Southern state of Kerala. Varkala reminds me a tad of California as the town sits ...

... Bar and restaurant (owned by the famous Indian cricketer) and had dinner for 20 rupees on Chowpatty beach, then some of the best Kulfi (ice cream) in India. As planned we were to end our time in India just relaxing. We headed to Candolim in ...

... to leave me here, instead on my leaving them and this country at the same time. In the meantime, it's all about the beach. Varkala is definitely a pleasant place to spend a few days, even if it may be lacking the real serenity and friendliness of ...

Photos Only.  This was just a quick stop.   I need to start heading back up to Mumbai for my flight outta here!  ...