11 Nov ’11.

Today is the start of Fasching and Carnival in those countries that celebrate it. Good memories of fun days in Germany. I booked out of the hotel and off again to the guest house I was shown yesterday named Taj Mahal. It’s a nice room with a cool breeze and a large balcony from which I can see the ocean. the owner is Shah, seems very nice. Had breakfast in his restaurant and it is run by 11 Nepali men. He is quite an entrepreneur and will soon open a little shop selling only precious stones, it will be hard here being in competition with all the inexpensive shops and potential customers would need a lot of knowledge or trust to buy sapphires, emeralds and rubies in an Indian tourist resort

The beach is lovely except the weather is really too hot. Did take the steps down a few times and enjoyed the luke warm water.

Still have no appetite or desire for a drink and keep falling asleep. Never felt like this in my life. Went to the Rock and Roll Café where they are having a special evening for 11/11/11 with traditional musicians including a fiddler. Planned to see in my birthday at midnight but became just too sleepy so left early. Later awakened by the great firework display from the café which was visible from my terrace.