An ex Portugese colony - pronounced Dew

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So from Mumbai we flew to a small island that is actually attached to the mainland of Guyurat called Dui. A very quiet place with not a lot of tourists but a chance to enjoy something that not a lot of people can be bothered to make it to - hence why we flew as it takes hours by train, bus and the rest.

Not a lot when on for us there other than swimming, eating, watching the sunset and experiencing more local life of a different kind with the Portugese influence.

We hired a scooter and spent a lot of time just exploring the island where the tourists don't usually venture. Once again we met amazing local people, all wanting to get involved with us and ask questions, share their pride, their passions, get us to try things and allow us to take photos so we can remember and share.

Life here was so simple, women making fishing nets by hand outside their homes and the men using them down by the central port area. Women gathering in groups in the streets playing tambourines and other music instruments on a Friday afternoon whilst the kids are in the school opposite singing and being distracted by us wandering around.

We spent 6 days in Dui and regained our energy which had been zapped from Rajsthan and all the travelling. The place we stayed was like a family home and the owners were lovely although a little unorganised in the usual "everything possible" Inidan way.

I have attached a photo from the beach which made me laugh a lot, basically it is not that commom to see women semi-naked in Dui, in fact, even in India, a lot of the time. And therefore, when we did do a spot of sunbathing on what we thought was a secluded beach, within seconds we could see heads bobbing from behinds the dunes and small groups of boys spying down on us. As I took the photos they all scarpered - very funny indeed xx

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Photos

Sunset Point
Kingfisher's in hand

Bird Watching
The local boys spying

The alexander technique
Such a great way to carry your load although not sure about how good it is for the neck

Comments

[Nora]

Breaking a Commandment
Let it be officially known that I am coveting my neighbor :) Emma, the photos and descriptions are wonderful. I especially loved the description of the train ride...hmm...sorry I couldn't make that one. You're keeping it real :) Having a wonderful time following your adventure. Keep those photos coming. My friend is returning from India on Friday, can't wait to compare notes. XOX