Sunset
March 31st
Picked up my scooter today. We have hired it for a month, the cost 4200/- (50.00), it is worth it now as walking any distance in this heat is getting pretty unbearable unless you are by the sea. The scooter, an old Honda Kinetic, was not the one that I had previously agreed to have. They had rented out my scooter for more money, so consequently, I have to go back tomorrow night to pick up the very much newer and more roadworthy Honda Activa. When I asked why they did not do as they agreed there was the usual blank expression with lots of head wobbling that only the Indians can do. They even cheekily asked me if I would like to round it up to 4500/-!!! I declined. Everyone here thinks tourists are walking charity donors.
We stayed on the beach late and watched a beautiful sunset set off by the most cloud we have seen since we left the UK. Then home, stayed in and drank a rather nice bottle of Australian Cabernet Sauvignon that we mysteriously found in our fridge.
