(^66) Gokarna - Om Beach – 6 km
We took a short but extremely hilly six-kilometre bike ride to Om Beach, a small
cove nestled behind cliffs. The beach was bustling with backpackers, and it's
easy to see why—its beautiful scenery and delicious food attract many visitors.
There were numerous guesthouses, making it easy to find accommodation, and
we decided to book a room at Namaste Guesthouse.
Om Beach – Murudeshwar – 60 km
The previous night, a boat was prearranged to take us across the estuary
instead of us biking the six kilometres over the hill and then a further 10
kilometres to the main road. At 9 a.m. sharp, our boatman was waiting. Amanda
had a panic attack, mercifully stopping short of jumping overboard. On the
opposite side, a small wave lifted the boat’s rear, at which Amanda yelled and
threw herself, face down, onto the deck. The boatman (understandably) was
astonished. Finally, we were safely off the boat with our feet firmly upon terra
firma.
A sandy path proceeded to Murudeshwar, where a gigantic Shiva statue atop a
little hill dominated the village. Murudeshwar was off the tourist trail, and
swimming meant staying fully clothed. An inexpensive hotel left us with enough
money to enjoy supper at an upmarket resort, allowing my dear sister to have a
meal without masala.
leana
(Leana)
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