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From Varkala to Kollam, and then a bit further.
We booked a cab for 11:00 to take us the 50+K from Verkala to Kollam, agreed price was 700 rupees. Off we went in the good old Austin Ambassador zooming along at 90 miles an hour (or that's what it felt like) as we passed everything in our way, ignoring red traffic lights and scattering cyclists and motor bikes and other road users in our wake. …
Rubbings day
Next stop on our trip will be Cochin. Today i sorted out the place we are going to stay and the train from here to Cochin, or the nearest station to Cochin. (Eranakulam)
The prices in Cochin are really dear and I had some problems finding a nice cheap place, eventually I found one that is £31 a night, still quite dear by Indian …
"It's like a jungle sometimes..."
Going punting on a canoe through the jungle, what could be more fun? Through a network of very small narrow canals.
Picture the scene - the stream winds its way through the undergrowth, and overgrowth, small cottages, the occasional cow grazing on the bank, and passing beneath plenty of bridges - wooden, cement or just a palm tree on its side. (Remember to duck your heads!). Speaking of ducks, plenty of those swimming about as well.
So ...
Boats and Hoes
... two of them ran after us to talk some more about Islam before we left. We got to see the hand philosophy in effect when we got to the salesmen again. We tried to haggle for our boat to Allaphuza with every salesman but they were quickly communicating (using their cellphones) with each other to make sure we paid the highest price. We took too long debating and lost our chance (by 2 mins) to another group of people who called to reserve ...
La vida Ashram
... moment with Lakshme, Nick and I continue our self-guided tour of the ashram, both wearing silly grins and jokingly predicting what other possible surprises await us. We make a quick stop by the beach area, where we cross paths with yet another expat who happens to be part of the recycle gang. Hmm, I wonder if we're being stalked.
Once again weaseling our way out of committing to compost duty, we make our way to our last stop: the ashram's temple. Luckily, Amma happens to be in ...
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