Rob and Anna's travel adventure

Bennalium (Goa) India

Well, it was finally time to leave Mumbai, and we headed out further South. We chose to stop in Bennalium in Goa, because it is a more peaceful place, no big youngster parties, no traffic, no touts. We stayed in a very peaceful place, only $8 a night. The hotel had a big tropical garden surrounded by palm trees, and the best part was the breakfast. After two months of Indian food, we welcomed an opportunity for a simple Western breakfast - fried eggs, toast, and coffee! It was also cheap, both of us ate for about $1 - yes, we are getting spoilt by pricing here. :)

Rob and I walked to the beach, swam in the Arabian sea, and had a peaceful time out. The only irritating thing for me was that local guys are so deprived of women, that there was the whole procession of them walking along the beach to check out Western women in their swim wear. I specifically selected a very modest swim suit to cover everything I can possibly think of, but even that was not enough. Some guys would pull out their cell phones to snap a shot, even a picture of a bare arm was interesting for them. I understand the local traditions, but come on - the entire Indian internet and television is filled up with half naked women, wouldn't that be easier and more enticing to watch than trying to steal a snap shot of a western woman walking on the beach? Apparently, not.... Ah well, let them enjoy...

The sunset over the Arabian sea was very pretty. We spent several days in Bennalium before moving on down to Kerala.

posted by Rob and Anna @ 6:08 AM