Wednesday 31 May 2017

Escape to the Mountains...


 
In a world obsessed by technology, phones and GPS, I am proud to say I travelled parts of South India, only spending 1 and half hours in 2 internet cafes for over 3weeks. I only connected again in my 4th week to map my way around Bangalore and say hello to a few people.
I went with a rough idea, forgot my lonely planet, talked to people about ideas and most importantly listened to my own instincts. Although I did carry my trusty little Indian button phone for emergences and for the man. I encourage you all to try it. Although it was rather easy for me, because I normally find my phone abit of a nuisance.
There were times when I thought to myself... Shit! No one knows where I am. And even I don't even know where I am?! Being alone is sometimes quite a challenge. Having to always make the decision can be risky and exhausting. But this feeling never lasts long. Something good always comes along, something positive.
 

Too much happened to write it all here, I have seen so much beauty, as well as had some awful experiences. So I shall list something's and you can ask me more if you wish...



 
Vellore – Bangalore – Munnar
-Road trip with 3 Indians and a Mongolian
-Fresh air and hairpin roads
-Worlds highest tea plantation
- Cardamon, pepper and clove
- Fisherman and his 4kg gold fish
- Laughter, singing and fun



 
This beautiful photo above  was taken by my friend Vaibhav!
 
 
Kodikanal
Mountains
Cooler air and thinking
Chipmunks
Sunrises and Bisons
Lightening and thunderstorms
Nasty toads and fresh milk
Karum and kittens
Emotions and green tea
Fireflies
Avocado hunting
Leech attack
Lizard on pillow and Rainbows







 
 Waiting for the nightbus to Kochin
 
Kochin
Fish curries and 5p ferries
Nuns on a party boat
Selfies, selfies, selfies
Fabulous food and beaches
Turmeric face and annoying men
Kingfisher and Backwaters
Slapped round face by backwater grass
Walking and Falooda
Baahubali 2
Lost umbrella and excessive sweating






 
Wayanad
Dirty, dirty black face
Tapioca and street food dining
Boy gives me fruit on a bus
Friendly faces and Eagles
Rubbish tourist spots and the 3 wise men
Muslim house and Best coffee ever
Elephant Poo
Indian tourists
Riding on the back of motorbikes
Friends on bus
Hot peanuts
 
My dirty face and neck, and this was after giving it the first wash. Maybe I should start rocking black eyebrows.


 Everybody wanted my selfie, so this group of ladies I decided to whip my camera out too.

 
 
Mysore
People sick on bus
Horny men - “Want to make sex with you”
Groped in street
Incense
Palace
Coffee
Ready to escape



 
Bangalore
Parents of my friend
Sick flu
Lots of toast
Mango mango mango
Baking, laughing ,lovely

Friends
More baking
Massive bats
Movies and talking
11pm icecream

Now back in Vellore, still bloody hot, but something different is in the air, I think I can survive this. Monday 5th June, let the workshops commence.