Im writing this for 2 reasons. The first because Goa (as mentioned in my last post) is a place that makes the majority of us Brits, say stuff like 'that'll be lush/amazing/awesome' based on selctive images and over indulgent journalism written to sell itself and/or a destination. I don't think it's amazing.
Secondly, because bumming around India means very few encounters with other Brits or even Westerners...or anyone who is not Indian, in fact. They don't do 'backpackers' or hostels, which is part of the reason. There's also that we are grain of rice in a rice factory in comparison to the population here!
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The most irritating people you meet when travelling are those that claim that everything they have seen and done commands the use of superlatives like 'amazing' 'epic' or 'off the hook' (or 10 at once). It absolutely makes me cringe!! I've seen some amazing stuff, but dont feel compelled to bleet on about it, loudly to others. It's not always what you see of course, that makes it memorable.
That's the thing about backpacking the classic 'round the world ticket' route though, meeting shed loads of people doing the same thing as you, but with wildly different ways of experiencing it is part of the fun. One thing it does teach you mind, is that you absolutely have to travel with like minded people.
My sister who hasn't blogged here yet (but will) lacks affinity with two groups you meet in particular who are prone to the above typicalities; surfers and divers. Collectively she can't stand them. The snow board set are similar. 8 years ago we did the mandatory Oz and NZ and have laughed ever since at a post on a wall by someone looking for accommodation, who simply stated 'I'm here to shred' (as in snow - board)
I went to Snip Spa in Panjim today. I was impressed, they've got it bang on and it's not up itself. £30 and the power of Kerastase and I feel decent!
It was AMAZING ;)
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