So, it's a massive day, it's our anniversary, Valentines Day but of course most importantly Sy's birthday. We had a little lie in and then walked up to the Alcove for breakfast. WOW - their strawberry juice was amazing; I enjoyed a muesli, fruit and yoghurt breakfast. At least I'm getting my 5 a day here. The heat was picking up so we came back to the apartment for some reading, cards and general relaxing on the balcony. Sy went for a snooze so I went for a swim ...

We woke up surprisingly ok; my bowels told me something else. Unsure whether it was drink related or the beginnings of Delhi belly I took precaution. With a crocodile hunting day trip planned I'd rather be on the safe side. After 20 minutes of being in the car with Abu I had to get him to pull over as I vomit all over the side of the road. Not feeling brilliant and fearing the worst we came home and I crashed out for an hour. Woke up feeling tentative but ok, dra...

Today is market day. Abu's advice of rising early was again spot on. The market was just building up as the sun rose higher in the sky. The stall holders were on fire as they sold their wares to anyone that would give them a second of attention. There were some amazing things to buy and my magpie eyes managed to rack up an expensive jewellery list in my head! We bought a few items and walked away relatively unscathed and feeling a bit more prepared for our trip...

Woke up refreshed after 12 hours sleep!!! Abu took us to Lila café, a recommendation in the visitor book that was spot on. It was in Arpora, great food and a relaxed environment. Sy got to see his first elephant today; its massive bum was blocking the road!! Well, that was until Abu overtook using his beloved horn of course. The elephant looks awesome as it was all painted, I could quite happily have that as a method of transport to work every day, although i...

Arrive in Goa Sunday 15.25pm their time (10.23am ours). After an 8.30am wake up on the Saturday we are exhausted. The heat blast from stepping outside of the airport wasn't as bad as expected. More concerning was that whilst in Mumbai airport they had received a terrorist threat and grounded a plane - this may have explained the excessive sternness of the airport officials. We met Abu with ease and climbed inside the quirky Suzuki for the last leg of the jo...