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66 Degrees of Separation

17.01.2007 sunny

I don't mean to gloat, but cannot help commenting on this beautiful bit of symmetry: when it was minus 33 degrees in Calgary a few days ago, it was plus 33 degrees here. Grady pointed out that that's 66 degrees of separation. Kevin Bacon eat your heart out!

We brought far too many cooler weather things; we haven't needed them even once so far. Yesterday, Chris and I cut the sleeves off our long sleeved shirts. We're hoping to start a new fashion trend...

We spent all morning trying to find an ATM that would accept our bank cards - no luck. So far, we haven't been able to withdraw funds in this state. We cashed the last of our US$ this morning and had to call our friend Ralamy to wire us money... Thank God for Western Union (and Ralamy!).

We were going to head down to one of the famous beaches along this coast but decided against it when we heard how touristy they are. The fellow that runs the homestay we're at (an old Porteguese-inspired family home - lovely) suggested we stay at a homestay at "The Secret Beach" where there is virtually no one but fishermen. Other travellers have raved. A few have even spotted dolphins. If it's as beautiful as it sounds, we may stay a couple of days. Then we'll head north to a wildlife sanctuary. and then onto Mysore. All for now.

Posted by CEGA-India 23:42

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Hey guys!
This is an excellent recount of your experience - I've laughed I've cried and then I laughed really hard when I saw the picture of Chris with the baby goats.
FYI more friends can send you money via Pay Pal - they wire money...so if you are in a jamb let us know. India tip: Indian tourists love the beach but they don't have the first idea about swimming - so they wade into the ocean fully dressed - dripping with jewellery. Inevitably a wave comes along and knocks everyone over - bingo! Start looking for gold knick knacks as soon as the tour bus leaves.

Thrilled by your stories and pictures and can't wait to see you. I would love to sell some of your silks here at work. Bring lots!

Love

Julie

18.01.2007 by jpithers

Hey there you guys,
I just read all the updates. Amazing! What an incredible experience. Every entry is filled with more magic. Elizabeth, what a touching story about the co-op, I'm not surprised that you guys have carried the same kindness and light to the people at the co-op as we know back home. Loved the house boat pictures! Oh there's so much to write but I don't want to take up the whole blog so i'll just say, have a fantastic trip for the next few weeks. And I can't wait to see more pictures, and hear the stories that accompany them. Oh, and it sounds like we're going to have to plan a night of Chris' entertaining us with his dances and impersonations. Looking forward to that:)
jamie

22.01.2007 by jamie k

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