Different

I've spent most of the day on Patnem Beach. People here are younger and fitter. There are two slim beauties twisting hula hoops around their bodies in the sunset. A group of young men is playing beach volleyball. As there are no beach vendors it is easy to stride along the beach without hassle.  A man walks along the beach playing his guitar. Two twenty year olds march along with heavy rucksacks. 

It's very quiet and low key. Music from the beach restaurant is relaxing and doesn't compete with others. 

Yoga and Ayurvedic massages are on offer. ....mmmm.