This is the first afternoon I have to myself after a long long time. I've abandoned the whole idea of writing a travelogue...I could change my mind though. This is such an annoying thing about me...I keep changing my mind way too often. But I could share sum nice incidents..memories of the trip. The places I visited were fascinating yes..but along with that I have fond memories of people I met while traveling...people I met while on the train, at the resort we stayed in...the local people. hmmm...and not to forget my cousins who I met up with after a long time:-).
The most interesting of all the people I met was an american couple who were on a world tour post retirement...Karen and Gerry. Karen was celebrating her birthday the night we met at the resort's restaurant. I'd spotted them earlier dancing while the band played out in the lawns of the resort and later they sat at the table next to us during dinner. Gerry had planned a lovely surprise for her...buying her a piece of jewellery she had seen n luvvd during their stay in Jaipur and then having the resort arrange for a birthday cake...it was a delight to watch them. It had me smiling and yes the luv they had for each other was evident to all....we got talking when they shared the cake with us and with everyone at the restaurant. I sat listening fascinated by the stories of all the places they'd visited and all the friends they made all over the world. I didn't realize how time just passed while talking and getting to know them...in the following days we shared b'fast couple of times with them...we gave karen a gift too which she liked a lot (a beaded picture frame to put pictures of her grandchildren) and they very kindly invited us to visit and stay with them in their home. we spent a lovely morning together at the beach. That's where I got my tatoo (noo not a permanent one!) and Gerry enjoyed a massage by the local masseur...we watched little street kids do sum amazing stunts. We had our last b'fast at the resort with them and I'm glad we met them...they made my trip all the more memorable and just getting to know them and about their lives was a learning experience for me...I honestly want to age like them...doing the things I like most and sharing it with the person I luv. This is why I remember them most of all the people I met. And I hope where ever they are now....ummm...Australia if I remember right...after Thailand…I wish them luck and happiness always.
Hmmm…I’m hoping that bit by bit I will write more about this last vacation coz I do have a lot of afternoons to myself in the following weeks:-) . For now I have to rushhh…
The most interesting of all the people I met was an american couple who were on a world tour post retirement...Karen and Gerry. Karen was celebrating her birthday the night we met at the resort's restaurant. I'd spotted them earlier dancing while the band played out in the lawns of the resort and later they sat at the table next to us during dinner. Gerry had planned a lovely surprise for her...buying her a piece of jewellery she had seen n luvvd during their stay in Jaipur and then having the resort arrange for a birthday cake...it was a delight to watch them. It had me smiling and yes the luv they had for each other was evident to all....we got talking when they shared the cake with us and with everyone at the restaurant. I sat listening fascinated by the stories of all the places they'd visited and all the friends they made all over the world. I didn't realize how time just passed while talking and getting to know them...in the following days we shared b'fast couple of times with them...we gave karen a gift too which she liked a lot (a beaded picture frame to put pictures of her grandchildren) and they very kindly invited us to visit and stay with them in their home. we spent a lovely morning together at the beach. That's where I got my tatoo (noo not a permanent one!) and Gerry enjoyed a massage by the local masseur...we watched little street kids do sum amazing stunts. We had our last b'fast at the resort with them and I'm glad we met them...they made my trip all the more memorable and just getting to know them and about their lives was a learning experience for me...I honestly want to age like them...doing the things I like most and sharing it with the person I luv. This is why I remember them most of all the people I met. And I hope where ever they are now....ummm...Australia if I remember right...after Thailand…I wish them luck and happiness always.
Hmmm…I’m hoping that bit by bit I will write more about this last vacation coz I do have a lot of afternoons to myself in the following weeks:-) . For now I have to rushhh…
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