Could It Be That I'm Bored?

Well, maybe a little. Evidence of this is that I have this great interest in sitting at "Velvet Dawn" for my post practice coffee, watching the interaction between the owner and the fresh catch/produce sellers as they walk by. The sellers carry everything on top of their head, and walk up and down the beachfront. The owner will yell to them as they approach, helps them lower the giant containers from their head to the ground, and inspects the goods. If he likes them, there is negotiation...usually not without some argument. I imagine certain restaurant owners have more "pull" with these folks, and are therefore first in line for the best fresh(it's all realative) fish and produce. These are the places you want to be.

Velvet dawn is also a good people watching spot. Many beach goers hit the sand early...like 8:30am, as they are very territorial about where their chair and umbrella go. Today, there was a thong bikini that had no business being on the person it was on. I don't know, maybe it wasn't a thong, but a regular bikini bottom being gobbled up before my very eyes. No chance of saving it.

Next big decision is...where to eat dinner and at what time (since I already know where I'm going for breakfast). Timing is critical if you plan to go "off beach" as there are usually many mosquitoes that come out right around dusk...and they love westerner blood.

Am I bored? Not really, India is an amazing place, I'm just taking it all in.
Hey, at least I'm warm!

Comments welcome