On Wednesday we set off to walk along Palolem beach in search of new lodgings for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The first place we called at had space but the lodge didn't inspire us, so we moved on in search of bigger and better.
Over a rickety wooden bridge, up some steps and along the coastline past deserted beaches, fishing villages, we eventually arrived at Patnem beach. Here we found accommodation for the weekend that met our high standards. We ate lunch and negotiated a satisfactory price for the three nights. It is possible to live here, in a beach shack, for about £5 each per night, but we require a slightly higher level of comfort than the average gap year traveller.
Earlier in the day we had booked a table for a feast of fresh crab on the beach that evening, with live music from the sixties era, performed by an aged greying, long haired, German.
The very expensive large crab was watery and we both complained and refused to eat it, so the restaurant cooked and served us red snapper, which was tasty. We were to learn later that crabs are watery when there is a full moon and should not be caught or eaten until at least five days before and after.
Fish photo....
Early on Thursday morning, before sunrise, we took a wooden fishing boat out into the bay to spot Dolphins. However, they were a little too distant and didn't ride the bow wave of the fishing boat. The sea eagles here were bountiful and spectacular. They perched for a photo shoot on the giant smooth rocks that rise from the sea, just off shore. In the short stretch of coastline between Palolem and Agonda we saw at least nine eagles.
Over a rickety wooden bridge, up some steps and along the coastline past deserted beaches, fishing villages, we eventually arrived at Patnem beach. Here we found accommodation for the weekend that met our high standards. We ate lunch and negotiated a satisfactory price for the three nights. It is possible to live here, in a beach shack, for about £5 each per night, but we require a slightly higher level of comfort than the average gap year traveller.
Earlier in the day we had booked a table for a feast of fresh crab on the beach that evening, with live music from the sixties era, performed by an aged greying, long haired, German.
The very expensive large crab was watery and we both complained and refused to eat it, so the restaurant cooked and served us red snapper, which was tasty. We were to learn later that crabs are watery when there is a full moon and should not be caught or eaten until at least five days before and after.
Fish photo....
Early on Thursday morning, before sunrise, we took a wooden fishing boat out into the bay to spot Dolphins. However, they were a little too distant and didn't ride the bow wave of the fishing boat. The sea eagles here were bountiful and spectacular. They perched for a photo shoot on the giant smooth rocks that rise from the sea, just off shore. In the short stretch of coastline between Palolem and Agonda we saw at least nine eagles.
Well maybe I could retire over there in the five pound job ...could then afford to have my meals sent in day and night. Sounds amazing . You girls with your
ReplyDeleteCont. From above......High class taste are just spoilt after being Off The Grid!
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