We stepped off the train in Goa and were literally in the jungle. Not too many cars, just lots of coconut trees, wooden shacks and wild pigs.
We made our way to Arambol beach where we had some friends and found ourselves a sweet hut right on the beach. It may have been made of bamboo, but it had a working toilet, shower, fan and an incredible view; so for a couple of pounds a night it was the dream!
After so much intense travelling and getting sick it was nice to do some big time chilling. I filled my days with sleeping in, swimming in the sea, reading a book, playing volleyball and eating awesome food. We explored the town, raided the ‘World Peace German Bakery’, and I got my hair cut and had a sweet cut-throat shave.
Arambol is this little town full of hippies. Every shop on the one street sells ridiculous ‘Ali Baba’ trousers, dreadlock beads and various other hippy essentials. As you walk down the beach there is all kinds of yoga, meditation and strange dancing going on and every night there is a big drum circle at sunset. A lot of people come and live here for six months of the year (while it’s dry) and just work on their suntan. Living is crazy cheap, here is a rough guide:
Finances - typical day
- Hut on the beach - 250 Rupees - £1.50 each
- Masala Dosa breakfast - 40 Rupees - £0.50
- Fresh pineapple juice - 40 Rupees - £0.50
- Scooter rental - 150 Rupees - £2
- Coconut - 20 Rupees - £0.25
- Freshly caught seafood meal - 200 Rupees - £2.50
Yes folks I can’t lie, life is good when you live on the beach!
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