DAY 289

Lots of old temples and ruins in Hampi, including this huge one. It was once a major town but was sacked by the Mughals about 500 years ago. Guest photographer: Ed.

DAY 288

One of my favourite photos so far on the blog. We've hired mopeds and are checking out the rocks and rice paddies. Not as hairy as it sounds, don't worry.

DAY 287

After a very early start, a seven hour train journey and a mad auto rickshaw ride, we arrived in Hampi. Ed was here 18 years ago but the rest of us have never been here before. It's a treat.

DAY 286

The beach we were staying on in Goa is a fifteen minute walk from another lovely beach: Patnem. The beach isn't quite as nice as Palolem but there are some great restaurants. 

DAY 285

Other than dolphin watching and kayaking and catching up with some friends from Frome on the next door beach, we haven't been doing very much ... so it's a bit hard to find photos to post that aren't just ones of sand and sea. I've gone for honesty and chosen this photo over another one which makes it look like we're on a deserted paradise island. It's busy, but it's beautiful.

DAY 284

... and kayaking up a little tidal river on Boxing Day. We saw three kingfishers and sea eagles. No crocodiles though.

DAY 283

We went dolphin watching on Christmas Day just off Palolem beach where we are staying. We saw loads and loads of them - really amazing.