HEaded South
I see that Sam has abandon everyone on here, he doesnt’ even know I’ve written anything in India yet. Remember that everyone - DEVI cared to share the experiences we have with all of you!
So today started off Monsoon-like. It poured super hard all night and into the morning. I decided that since I would get soaked going to breakfast, I might as well just jump in the ocean right afterwards. It was like bathwater - just lovely, and I had the whole beach to myself. AFter I got out, it basically stopped raining, but it has been really over cast. There’s all these vespa-like scooters here and motorbikes. Sam’s been dying to try them out - the only problem is that traffic is so bloody scarey here, that there’s no way I would want to be on the back of one. however, we both came to the conclusion that if it were going to happen in India, it really should happen here, as these are going to be the least busy roads on our trip. So we rented a scooter for 250 rupees…which is like 6$ or so, for the whole day and we’ve had a blast. Sam was in his glory for sure (singing about heaven being on earth even!) Drove all over in the green lushness of Goa. it was so beautiful. Went into Margao and booked a train ticket tomorrow to head south to Kochi. Sam’s researching the south part of our trip, and I’m diong the north, so at this point, I really cant’ tell you too much of what we are expecting to do and see there, except I think we plan on going to the southern most tip of India. What I can tell you is that this train ticket we booked for tomorrow, is most certainly giong to be an adventure. we are 34th and 35th on the wait list, which I”m pretty sure that means taht IF we get on, then we will be on the most uncomfortable “economy” class seats available. Indian railways has a ton of different classes, some with A/C, some without, some with beds, some without. This ride tomorrow is supposed to be 18 hours I think…. in the lowest class. We were told to bribe the conductor. I’m not really sure how you go about doing that or how much it takes. I’ll let you know.
On other fronts, my legs look like I have chicken pox. 
To protect Sammy from any kind of discomfort, I have generously decided to be the mosquito magnet. The mosiquito lotion and the net over are bed don’t really seem to do the trick (maybe it’s all the large holes I see….) its funny how we lay next to each other and only one of us ends up with bites……
I dont’ want anyone to get the wrong impression here - I am loving every moment of life in India. AND, I’m getting better with these squatty toilets here. Trust me, I’m giong to load up on the soap and TP before we leave the touristy places!!!!
OK, over and out for me. I think Sam’s maybe writing an entry now, hopefully not too much doubling up of info (although his take is always slightly different than mine anyways). Headed for the daily ice cream stop - gotta keep my bones strong.
Later everyone,
Devi
