Mammalapuram

A recent conversation with a waiter in India:

Me: Could i have a milk coffee please?
Waiter: (deadly serious) No maam the cow is sleeping.
Me: Ok could i have a chai then? (indian tea)
Waiter: Ok maam we can wake up the cow for a chai.

Totally serious conversation.Oh India.

Well ive landed on my feet in Mamallapuram and am a happy lady.After alot of searching,3or 4hours i finally found a gorgeous room with my balcony on the beach and i can hear the waves from my bed.So nice after the misery of Kodaicanal.Spent this morning having breakfast on the beach watching the fisherman unravel their nets and set themselves up for a day of fishing.Counted 23 cows on the beach,wandering around aimlessly.There are gorgeous shops in the little town here so ill make a few purchases,its a breath of fresh air,quiet and relaxing and the locals are so so friendly.I needed a break from the craziness of the busier and noisier places ive been in.Going to rent a bike now and try not to get killed on the roads :-) might stay here for longer than planned.