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 4^th 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 5^th June, let the workshops commence.