...a jump ahead to Udaipur

Ok, I haven't been all that good in keeping this up to date.  Well.....I've been busy....combined with intermitent internet access.....plus a bit lazy....plus managing all the pictures....means I'm behind.
Anyway, Walter has returned to Austria - it was quite fun - and I've now connected again with Pete in Udaipur.  What a fabulous place.  The guest house we're staying in is one I stayed in 30 and 14 years ago - the Lalghat Guest House.  Just as full of character, comfort, and wonderful views - a place easy to stay in for a while.  ..and the person I see first here is the gentleman owner, still at the desk (he's there rarely, actually)! Anyway, here's some odd pics from the first evening walk (we got in around 8pm), and during the next day.

A night walk around the town.

Guest House features

Some views from the Guest House.

Back to the Guest House.

The bird

The lizard.

The reaction.

Spectators.

A few of the locals.

Heading for the evening meal.

...the evening meal.

The Doctor's companion.

This is a nice place to be.....

In Gokharna - Meeting Paul

Walter and I made our way from Agonda to Gokharna, Karnataka.  While in Gokharna, I was fortunate to meet a friend of Walter's, Klaus, who in turn introduced me to a long-time friend of his, Paul.  Paul has been living and travelling in India for many years, and is, without question, following the Sadhu life.  He is a man of knowledge and depth, great and infectious humour, and knows the words to more old songs than anyone I know.  It was a real privilege, and a lot of fun, to meet him.

So...off to Kudle Beach, near Gokharna....


For those who want to be entertained, I've created a video out of the still images, and uploaded them to YouTube (should be viewed in 480px rather than 360px).

Unfortunately, like every Indian beach I've visited in the last few years, the beauty has a real dark side.

A beach for everyone.

A walk behind the beach.

Houses for rent.

Following the path.

Some distractions.

The remains of the house of Mali, an old friend of Klaus and Paul's.

Walter and Klaus, on the way.

(A largish image)

Walter on the move.

The way in...

First glimpse.

Paul at home.

Walter enjoying the hospitality.

 Paul at work.