What bliss, we are staying put for another day, so the chance for a much needed lie in! How relaxing to get up and wander down to breakfast, don't get me wrong, I love the cycling, but it's just as nice to have a day off.
Isn't the colour combination wonderful?
And these cuties fast asleep in the shade.
Breakfast was eaten on the veranda
Then the 'boys' ( Rintu and Manish) came to collect us, which was very kind because as it was a non cycling day then they should have had the day off too. But instead the chose to show us their home town.
Our first stop was at the quay to see the fishermen and the Chinese fishing nets.
These are fixed nets which are lowered and raised when the conditions are right. Needless to say it's an attractive feeding ground for the local birds!
Isn't the colour combination wonderful?
This painted wall would make a great starting point for some creative work, paint and paper, dye and fabric, thread, cotton or silk.
We strolled around the old Jewish quarter and looked at the touristy shops, no hassle they promised. Yeh, right!
We had hoped that the spice market would be just that but it wasn't, which was disappointing. Still smelled lovely though.
Through the back there was a lady working on a hand loom, to make a silk sari. It will take her about 7 days to weaver the required 6 metres.
It was enjoyable just to wander the backstreets, but there are many more tourists around, so I just tried to avoid photographing them!
A few doors, just in case you were missing them!
Making sure everyone has good luck.
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