(^86) NC Gardens Beach Resort – Chavakkad – 72 km
Amanda felt energetic and we settled into a good rhythm, stopping twenty
kilometres later for our regular roadside breakfast. I was immensely impressed
with my sister gaining fitness and we pushed onward to the highway town of
Chavakkad. Only once did I hear her swear under her breath as her bike
zigzagged through the loose sand and then veered towards the bushes. Soon
afterwards came another ferry crossing, water phobia and all, she pushed her
bike on without saying a word. How brave is this woman!
Chavakkad - Cherai Beach – 64 km
Along a smooth road we made our way to Cherai Beach, which turned out
closer than anticipated. Cherai Beach, situated on Vypin island, was one of the
most popular along that stretch of coast. Its popularity is reflected in the room
rates. Eventually, we found a hotel that could accommodate three.
The beach was packed with holidaymakers, mainly Indian families. In India
swimming in a bathing suit was a pretty daring thing. Amanda and I walked far
along the beach to have our swim, but spectators (cell phone camera in hand)
still appeared in no time. By then, our pictures must’ve been on half the phones
in India. I must add that I wasn’t looking particularly good, bed bug-eaten and
half bald. My hair was falling out at an alarming rate and I was shocked at how
little hair I had left.
leana
(Leana)
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