Three and tuppence on the bus has brought me to Kovalam, a "high end" resort ten miles from Trivandrum. From a distance it holds out a promise of Paradise; close to it offers the opportunity for complete self-indulgence, and exudes "classy" vulgarity and a certain ennui. There are touts galore, and I have learned how to say "No thank you" in Malayalam - good naturedly, and to spark off a bit of good craic.
Well, I'm sadly not here for the beer; at this stage in the journey I just needed three or four days by the sea, where I can sit and reflect, figure out some of the changes, breathe some fresh air, and get myself ready for Delhi and whatever lies beyond...
Well, I'm sadly not here for the beer; at this stage in the journey I just needed three or four days by the sea, where I can sit and reflect, figure out some of the changes, breathe some fresh air, and get myself ready for Delhi and whatever lies beyond...
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