Desperately sad to leave flawless, tranquil Havelock Island, but ready to leapfrog into the next chapter of the trip (and whatever that might bring), the ferry back to Port Blair again reminded us of the many and varied kaleidoscopic contrasts India has up its sleeve – surprises ready to come flying at you when you…
We left Mandawa for Samode Village around lunchtime and maybe somewhat morbidly discussed the possibility of it all going horribly wrong on one of these long desert road trips. Breakneck speed combined with the crazy overtaking and multiple hazards (the usual, plus the odd bright red, pink or yellow scarf that’s been blown clean off…