(^84) Calicut
Getting underway shortly at 8h30, we discovered the traffic already heavy.
Ernest returned to the shop in town, and I wondered what he had bought, as he
was so reckless that a truck squashed him against a stationary bus. He
escaped with barely any injuries, but the truck drove over his wheel, destroying
the rim. Eventually, we had to return to Calicut to allow Ernest the necessary
repair work. The trip was becoming a costly one.
Calicut - NC Gardens Beach Resort – 24 km
Our early departure was due to our desire to beat the traffic. Ten kilometres
further, a smaller path took us along the ocean. Hardly underway, Amanda
spotted a resort. We pulled in but thought the price slightly touristy. A plan was
made, and the staff offered us a tiny spot (plus a mattress for Ernest) at half the
rate. Staying two nights came easy—the place was magnificent, right on the
beach with loads of palm trees, and it was New Year’s Eve, after all.
leana
(Leana)
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