Blogs from Varkala, Kerala, India, Asia

Wow ewig nicht geschrieben, 4 monate oder mehr, das letzte mal glaube ich als ich in Yogyakarta gerade aus dem Krankenhaus rausgekommen bin. Viel ist passiert und vieles werde ich mit sicherheit nicht im blog schreiben koennen, da verdraengt, vergessen, nicht fuer den blog erlaubt oder nur im tagebuch enthalten, aber ich gebe mein bestes. Nach 14 ungewollt langen Tagen in Yogyajakarta, obwohl ich am Ende zwar wieder fast fit und reisefaehig war, bekam Dahyana eine Blasenentzuendung und wir mussten wieder ins Krankenhaus, da die Schmerzen zu heftig waren. Wollten wegen meines schlechten Arztes und der falschen Medikation vermeiden mein krankenhaus vermeiden, mussten aber nach zwei Krankenhauesern ohne die entsprechenden Aerzte wieder ins bekannte Krankenhaus und treffen wieder viele bekannte dort, und den ersten den wir treffen, war mein Arzt. Wollte noch eine grosse Beschwerde schreib ... read more

At this very exact moment, we were supposed to be sitting on a plane to Delhi... meeting Indu... seeing Delhi tomorrow... getting overnight train to Ramnagar..... But Davy got this awful food poisining (we blame a beef steak from Hungry eye restaurant which either wasn't fresh or wasn't cooked properly) and he was feeling very sick for last two days so we had to cancel our flight and we are still in Varkala. I was really scared the first night when Davy even couldn't hold in water but he seems to be getting much better, he took some pills and rehydratation sachets we had with us and a local doctor gave him some pills as well. It was kinda funny when Davy got clear soup with a plain bread after not eating for the whole day ... read more

Blog 1-8 Feb Mumbai to Varkala, Kerala "Bollywood in Bombay and Keralan Coconuts!" From the moment we first decided on a trip to India the prospect of a weekend in Mumbai was going to be both unmissable and unforgettable. And even though our sickly bodies chose not to comply with an ambitious social schedule nevertheless this monster of a city did not disappoint. Our experience may have been different however, had it not been for the very kind hospitality from my friend Vijesh and his lovely girlfriend Himarsha. Having worked together in London for five years before he moved out to India, it was so exciting for us to catch up and V was quick to clear his schedule. He pulled out all the stops to give us a great taste of the Mumbai highlife and ... read more

Everyone says “you’ve got to go to Goa.” So we did. Benolium Beach was a little slice of paradise. The water is warm, the surf is mellow and the sunsets are to die for. It is an easy place to spend time in. Calm waters flow into fine white sand. Days are spent practicing yoga, taking long walks and working on tanning. Goa is different from the rest of India. Alcohol flows freely, bikini clad tourists flaunt their skin and vendors are laid back when selling their wares. I can see why people spend their entire winter on these beaches and never venture far away. We, however, continued south to Kochi, Kerala. I liked Fort Cochin immediately. It’s a laid back coastal town shaded by tall trees and the high walls of its Portuguese, Dutch and ... read more

Well after the stress of being in a completely controlled environment (the Ashram) I needed a bit of sun, sea and relaxing, with no chanting and no crazy people dressed all in white trying to convert me! So to the beach of Varkala I (and friends) did go. That place is really nice, wish I had spent a bit longer there really but time is getting tight now!! Will be heading back to UK soon and soooo many places not been to on list! Beach time is always nice but I also had the added enjoyment of a beautiful ayreuvadic full body massage! It was soooo good, think I may become addicted to massages. So so relaxing. Worst thing about the beach is the price of the 'tourist food'! Had some trouble since my card wouldnt ... read more

Day 9 Bad night sleep last night, we chose a hostel off the main road to avoid the noise, but ended up oppostite a church where they had an all nighter for easter sunday so chanting and music blaring out of speakers all night - they can't get enough of jesus out here... Had an early start anyway got picked up at 5.30am to go on a jeep safari into the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary/Tiger Reserve. Was wicked felt like Attenborough. Saw wild elephants with a baby, Bison, Deer & Black Monkeys. Was a fabtastic experience, as always we were the most ill equipt safari goers wearing flip flops and shorts and t shirts, everyone else had the proper gear on - hiking boots etc. That meant we couldn't do the 3 hr hike (guttted NOT) so ... read more

10 avril 2012, Varkala, Inde Namasté! Enfin il pleut! Depuis que nous sommes au Kerala, nous avons la chance d'avoir une pluie torrentielle à tous les deux jours. Elle ne dure qu'une heure en soirée, et elle est souvent accompagnée de tonnerre et d'éclairs, et de 2 ou 3 pannes d'électricité. Privés de ventilateur, c'est la fin du monde, croyez-moi! Il doit faire 30° plus l'humidité le jour, et à peine moins le soir. C'est pour ça qu'on vénère la pluie, et notre douche! Dire que l'autre jour une touriste a demandé à l'hôtel s'il y a avait de l'eau chaude. Elle devait surement souffrir d'un coup de chaleur! Nous sommes actuellement à Varkala, sur la côte sud-ouest de l'Inde. Chanceux comme on est, on est encore arrivé la journée d'une fête, sans le savoir. Wouhou! ... read more