Yes, I was in paradise.
A paradise rediscovered.
Once called Kalapani, it is now a tourist destination.
Where, you ask?
Andaman and Nicobar.
India's private little paradise.
Beaches with CLEAN, white sand...yes, they were pristine.
The water was blue as the sky. Different shades of blue, in fact. Mesmerizing beauty.
That's the only thing that can define it.
So basically, I landed in Port Blair on Monday afternoon after a 6 hour flight via Calcutta. The entire place was about 5km long so it wasn't long before we reached the Fortune resort. And I can tell you, I have NEVER been to a place so beautiful. The entire structure made of wood and it was eco-friendly. The entire thing was based on saving the environment.
My room had an amazing view of the ocean and by night we could see the lighthouse's light dancing on the ocean.
We saw the light and sound show in the cellular jail...it was sad to know that Indian freedom fighters were exiled and put through so much pain and torture just because they had the guts to stand up to the Britishers and their whack rule (no offence)
On Tuesday, we visited couple museums and spent the rest of the day inside.
On Wednesday, we left for the island Havelock by speedboat. My mom, sister and me all felt seasick. But it lasted 90 minutes instead of 3 hours which it would've taken if we went by a normal boat or ferry.
In Havelock, we stayed in Silver Sand Resort and we had our own cabin and it was so mazing!
Well furnished, plenty of nature and it's own private beach. Yes, I know you're jealous but keep reading.
We picked up some shells and coral from the white sand of the resort.
The next day, we returned to Port Blair and spent the evening recovering from sea sickness.
On our last day in Andaman, that is Friday we took a ferry to Red Skin island where we enjoyed a ride in a glass bottom boat and snorkelling. Both activities revealed the life of the ocean inhabitants. Different kind of coral and deep blue coloured clam embedded in it. Varieties of fish and sea urchins and unidentifiable things.
On Saturday, we returned home. As much as fun Andaman was, it was good to be back home.
Yes, home sweet home.
