26/02/2016
I arrived in Trivandrum at 3:30 this morning and got to my
hotel at about 4:00 (Australian time). The hotel was very nice and comfortable
which was good. I had a quick shower, BRUSHED my teeth and got into bed. It took
me a while to get to sleep. I was sooo tired on the flight and in the car on
the way to the hotel, but as soon as I hit the bed I was wide awake. I eventually
fell asleep.
I woke up at about 12:00 Australian time and about 6:30
indian time, so I got a fairly good sleep. I decided to go for a walk at about
8:00, the streets and the roads were very busy but majority of the shops were
still closed (as most open at ten).
It was a very busy city. I got a lot of stares from
everyone. And by taking a 20 minute walk I already saw how men dominant this
city (and this country) was. Men ruled the market stalls, all shops, even the
dress shops and they ruled the streets.
I went back to my hotel and ate breakfast there. Lots of
fruit and the pineapple was very tasty!
I then caught up on some reading. Went for another walk and
by that time it was time for lunch. I went to a small pure veg restaurant and
ordered a dall fry with rice, which is milk and ghee free J. It was very good!
I then walked back to the hotel. On the way I passed a
strike (I did ask but I forget what it was for). Workers had sat in the middle
of a very busy street and stopped traffic. Police were there holding barricades.
I took a quick look and then kept walking.
Once I was back at the hotel I decided to do some more reading.
I then fell asleep (I must have needed it). I then woke up at about 5:30 and
then I started getting ready for the tour meeting at 6:00.
We met down stairs in the restaurant. Everyone was really
nice. There was 5 couples in total. A couple from England aged in their 60’s, a
couple from Brisbane, a couple from Adelaide and two girls from England as well
(then were 18 and 19).
We spoke for about an hour and then went out for dinner
where I got another dall fry (haha). This one was a lot spicier but very good!
We then walked back and went to bed for a much needed sleep.
Jess xx
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