I asked to stay another night since that is easier than checking out at 10am. The power went out again and I had a quick shower with the help of the drained and now nearly useless lantern. I am hoping I can pay with a card or find an atm. I have plenty of cash if I don’t have to pay for the room and scooter with it.
I walked back to the known entity, the german expat place. On the way I gave directions to an Indian guy on a scooter who was bringing a blonde European girl to her guesthouse. I have been trying to read signs to know where things are, and I remembered that Road House is just by German Bakery so it was easy. Still, it felt both weird and fun to be able to do.
There is so much smoking and coughing here despite the no smoking signs everywhere. I don’t understand how anyone can live their life coughing all the time. I guess it gives people something to do.
A kitten just walked across the roof and bits of plants fell from the reed mats. There were three kittens playing outside my room this morning too. Really there is an abundance of wildlife here, all as free roaming as the people. This place has a wall but no door, though many places share a similar hasp as my room door.
I ordered the same thing I got yesterday since I didn’t want to test what they could make without power. Carrot juice was out too so I am having o.j. I guess they have to blend it.
It has been over an hour since we lost power, and I am wondering when I can get some caffeine. There is no Turkish coffee on the menu, just espresso drinks. Lots of tea of course but I am not a fan.
I think I will try to get to vagator on the scooter today. Maybe catch a taxi to panjim in the am