INDIA - Kochi

Day 85 & 86

Safely touched down in India! First stop being Fort Cochin, one of many islands forming the backwaters of Kerala.

Checked in and almost straight out for dinner with 4 others from the hostel. Feeling pleased with the crowd given nobody had been to an Ashram or become a yoga teacher during their time in India (a releif given literally every one else has).

Strolled the town on foot adjusting to the new culture we had so recently arrived in. Surprisingly easy so far, we think the madness of Kathmandu has left us well and truly immune to chaos and all possible sights and smells sights.

Managed to pick up not one but TWO copies of the lovely planet India we wanted, turns out both of us are as devious as the other slipping a copy into our bag simultaneously. After deciding one was enough we mulled away most of our time planning our india adventure (or at least a general travel direction) over some great filter coffee. We decided to head East, which was a start.

Saw the famous Chinese Fishing nets here in action also which was cool. Opted out of fish for dinner however as Paneer is just so dam good. Not looking good for 85kg Craig however.

Bought literally one of every sweet from local delicatessen, turns out the core ingredients of Ghee, colour dye and more ghee don't vary too much. We've found 1 each we like however for future treats, so a success overall! First chai too - and it was bloody brilliant.

Boarded the bus (truck) to Alleppey and said bye to Fort Cochin. Transport is just as cheap as Sri Lanka - 2 buses and 3 hours later but only <£0.50p lighter, can't beat it!Read more