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Thursday 14 April
Lol!! We love this place .. might be how grand it is,might be the food probably the pool helps .. it's just wonderful really!!
This morning Justine, Rosie, Jenny and I headed off first by Tuk Tuk then ferry to Cochin to go shopping! We went to Soma first where the owner greeted me like a favorite relative .. I'm pretty sure she was rubbing her hands together at the $$$ me and my friends would give her ... again!!! Yes we did make her happy to be open for business on a public holiday!!!
Next to the Sari shop - Justines World it should be called - I knew she would love it - 4 floors of pure joy for her!!!
I was busy with some of the sari wearing shop girls who are probably paid next to nothing to dress Cochin's elite it beautiful saris!! Started by taking a few snaps of them ... lol .. ended with them hiding from their boss, them wearing their favorite wedding saris that they will probably never be able to afford ... while I took photos of them and promised to send copies in the mail!! It was so hilarious .. they were so serious in the photos and terrified of getting caught!!!
Next we caught a Tuk tuk back to the ferry ... along with half of india who were enjoying a holiday .. we finally got to within 2 places in the Ladies queue at the ticket office and yes ofcourse it closes ... for 40 minutes ... in the stinking heat ... while they counted money .. counted tickets, stamped this and that ... India at it's worse ... then as I was thinking I would never purchase my 2 rupee (approx) 5 cent ticket .. my faith in India was restored .. the window was flown open and it was business as usual ..South India stretch time I think it's called.
While we were waiting we saw the most amazing comb over .. see the photo! Made the wait worthwhile really!!
Finally back for a swim, lunch quick change and hit the shops!! Lol!! Again!!
In the night we saw a traditional dance thing that was interesting ... we watched the men put on their make up and perform!!!
Dinner at another great place $10 two courses with 2 G&Ts can't really complain! Another good day in India!!
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