It's a combination of Chefchaoeun and Hebden Bridge rolled into one! We are staying at Greenwoods Beach resort, think Fawlty towers not Sandals, ramshackle, but in a lovely lush garden. Dhal for dinner, 15 minutes extra...OK...some immeasurable time later a message from the kitchen..2 minutes Sir..fine...3 shaves later the food arrives!This part of the town is in fact a travellers ghetto, Full of young, dreadlocked, baggy trousered youth, who have just chanced upon a 60's dressing up box. Nicknamed ' The Kingdom of Backpakistan' by Lonely Planet...I'm not quite sure if that is a PC term, but it's very apt!
Where do they all come from, and what are they all doing...come to that what are we doing here!
This trip for us has many layers, a celebration of turning 60, new inspiration for art, collecting images and ideas, a journey for the journeyman...In our room, with huge balcony, all the light switches are labeled with felt tip, the power goes off between 6-8am, a distinct feeling that the place has been under construction for years, but at the same time a very friendly take it or leave it attitude.
One last look at our garden paradise and we tunnel under the mosquito net. Lights out, fan on...oh no...buzz...buzz...
