Sunday, 12 February 2012

Arambol, finally we meet


It is possible discover paradise, even amidst swarms of Russian rednecks, Israeli stoners, and International beach bunnies and trancers.  Especially after one hour of yoga at sunrise amidst the palms, a lovely breakfast with working (!) internet, 3 hour pranayama class, and another 1.5 hours of yoga and a gorgeous silent (!) sunset on top of a cliff amidst the palms.

 In the evening, a candle lit keyboard, earplugs to drown out the conversations all around, and just the deep sound of the ways, faint restaurant music and distant flickering lights of the main city.  Taking what I need, and leaving the rest.   

Arambol, as our time together is coming to an end, I am starting to discover your secrets and appreciate your beauty, letting the drunken dirty mess of vacationers fade to the background.  You are becoming a safe yet ambitious international seaside village. Turns out that while in one direction your sands stretch endlessly as far as the eye can see, in the other direction your cliffs open up to another, quieter beach, a forest, and a sweet-water lake that I have yet to discover.  While your salty sea is heavy with waves during the day, the sea of candles at night flickers lightly in the night breeze.  Your tasty “continental” cuisine side rivals that of many international cities, with options for every taste bud, if one can dig patiently.  Even Indian food is hiding off the road, behind a coconut stand, or a palm tree.   Seek and ye shall find, just know what you’re looking for. 

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