There's a bit of a competition for biggest numpty on this holiday and here is some evidence:
Michael's:
1. Completely unable to remember the room number at the Marriott resulting in an other room being charged for his massage and also his laundry being delivered to the wrong room (which only came to light after he complained that the laundry was late).
2. Leaving anything of any importance behind. Good examples are: Forgetting to bring discount voucher to massage centre; leaving passports and money on a seat in Mumbai departure lounge on day 1 of trip; too many others to mention....
3. And this one is the best by far... mistaking the light from a lighthouse for fireworks and wondering why the firework setting on his camera didn't help him to get good pictures
Renuka's:
All these are muddled up proverbs,,,,,,
1. "Simultaneously at the same time"
2. "I'll have you add" (a mix between "I'll have you know" and I'll hasten to add")
3. "Ching ching" - when describing what the Rickshaw drivers thought when they saw us tourists heading for them - I think she meant "ker-ching" as in cash register!
4. "He's not the smartest cookie in the drawer" (admittedly it was after 2 hours sleep and long train journey)
This is my second visit to India in the last year - who says I'm obsessed with this colourful and enchanting country? This time I will be sharing the experience with my friend Renuka. Our journey begins in Goa, but immediately deviates north to the state of Maharashtra - a land of mountains, forts, caves and temples sculpted out of basalt rock. Renuka's extended family have organised hotels and tours and hospitality, which is so typical of the Indian psyche. We just need to turn up and enjoy! Once we have explored Maharashtra, we meander south to Goa on the Konkan railway - reputed to be one of the most scenic train rides in the world. Goa will see us chilling out (perhaps a little partying if Renuka's mum is involved!) and spending Christmas on the beach - it's such a hard life! Hope you enjoy my account of this brief experience.
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