Sunday, 9 March 2008

THIRTEEN - Next - to Palolem

Today is Sunday. Tomorrow is the last day at Sinquerim. I am just getting to like it here, and getting used to it. It is just a tourist destination, but it still has bit of village charm, and at early evening when it is quiet, you can walk along the little red sandy lane and look up through the coconut palm fronds to the bright stars, where up above is Orion. I feel sorry for all the shopkeepers and stall holders, since they seem to sit all evening long, until 11.30, with nothing to do and with no sales. Perhaps it is worth it for the busy months of European winter. The Russians come here too, there are signs written in Russian.
I was told by a couple of people, "We like the English, we don't like the Russians". A bit of a broad statement, but nice to be in the favourites list.
On Tuesday we set off by taxi to Palolem, about three hours by road, and are sharing the cost with a young couple who want to go there just for one night. Watch this space. We set off at 8.30 in the morning.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi Mum and Dad

Happy Birthday Dad, hope you are having a good day. Weather today, 10th, vile, very British! Yesterday I did 20 mile run in your honour!
Tonight we are off to Salsa class.
Hazel sends her love and wishes you happy birthday, and Fraser says hello.
Love Rupert xxx

Hi Pauline and Ray

Also a very happy birthday from me Ray. Just to elaborate on the weather today - gale force winds, driving rain, thunder and lightning, aren't you glad you're spending your birthday in the sun! Pauline, your blog is very entertaining, sounds like you're having lots of fun and experiences! The wedding sounded fab.

We are spending a lot of time training but have been out dancing a few times so that's nice.

love
Linda
xx

Unknown said...

Happy birthday was had by us both, sizzling in the heat and humidity! Will do more about it on blog. Love from us both