Goldfinch Mangalore

... He couldn't speak much english so we had a translator...who also couldn't speak much english. He said some things which although weren't shocking because I plan to do them, but were shocking because he knew about them. I'll just share a few snippets with you rather than quoting the hour-long session verbatim. Firstly, I'm going to be a doctor but it will take some time. Yes, and it'll take four years (duh). Secondly, our marriage will be a success. Yes I knew that, but good. Thirdly ...

... yesterday we managed 3 meals for 2.50 for both of us! This is probably down to the fact that there is little tourism here, and that that is here is geared mainly for pilgrims visting the Krishna temple, we've not seen another Westerner, and we get intrigued looks from some of the locals when we turn up at their local eating hall! We are eating only in the dhabas, most of which have 'meals ready' signs outside, indicating they do ...

... voice of Rahul the gate keeper directs you to the reception. You wonder whether you are already at the beach, because you are treading sand, boats, nest and anchors, add to your excitement as you taste the salt on your breath. Childish squeals rend the air, a wide expanse of green borders on a large swimming pool, palms hammocks, colonial sun chairs, weave an atmosphere of wellbeing. Between the palms, the ...

... shouted *t us to come f*st. They s*id * tr*in is coming. I couldn't he*r *ny sound. I *sked Vinu, "Are they trying to sc*re us? C*n you he*r the sound of * tr*in?" Anyw*ys, we st*rted running *nd *fter crossing it, we could he*r the sound of the siren cle*rly. And soon the tr*in c*me. (L*ter Vinu w*s telling me. Abh*y*, just im*gine wh*t would h*ve h*ppened if the iron pl*tes were missing on th*t bridge? We won't be *ble to run f*st like we did. L*st time ...

... road overtaking situation! Other than that there's little else, except for the stories of Elephants blocking the road and Mainc bus drivers to report! We're on track and sailing up the coast, at the expense of our waking hours! And, we're going to be in Goa on New Year and Hyderabad by the 3rd, Just you watch us!!!! Till soon!! And if you are wondering about pictures,..... we might have a few next time... but it's bloody hard to find a connection fast enough! So you can wait...

... Goa and could be happy catching a bus down to the southernmost and supposedly most laid back beach, Palolem. We finished the second day with drinks and appetizers (fresh mussels and prawns) and a sunset on the beach. Suhag, like Alice back in Taiwan, would not let us go without a bus fare, snacks, full water bottles and clean clothes. We hugged goodbye and promised to be in touch (which will be easy since her family still goes back to California every year or so), and Julie and I ...

... an easy life, and so one that is hard to leave even after the time comes. The season is winding down, however, having had my experience with Arumbol and the End-Of-Season Madness there, I am well prepared to read the signs here, and the vibe has changed. There is a palpable difference to what it was a week ago (or was that two weeks? I don't know, somehow. . .), and it is getting to be time to mount my trusty steed, Rocinante, and head for the hills. Even this ...

... danger than you are already. (which of course is a considerable amount . . ) Roconante performed beautifully, outpacing and overtaking many trucks, buses, and of course, the cars, which seem to be either speeding like hell, or crawling. No in between. The NH17 through panaji was really no problem, the highway is fairly clearly marked, and though there are these (who's grand idea was this one?!?!) huge roundabouts in the middle of the highway, which no-one who ...

hello everyone, how are things going!!!...things have taken a dramatic turn for the better here in mangalore....after i got so disappointed with all the corruption and beauracracy that i decided to head out of town to a tiny town called vitla (or vital).....i went to visit my uncle baban who lives there along with my friend vaman's cousins......i had such a great time...it was fantastic....i just got a chance to chill out and hang out in a village where ...

... an ear, nose, throat doc as well....it appears that he had a case of bad cold prior, and was blowing his nose very frequently....couple that with his taking asprin and his blood was thin (and i don't know if he was on any other blood thinning meds).... also has high blood pressure....so a combination of things probably caused it....but he is doing well and healthy and i went and visited him......so no worries...