Goa to Hampi with Gul PanagTHE EPISODE ROUND-UP

The show was telecast on June 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., India Standard Time

All photographs and text by Ajay Jainajay@ajayjain.com / http://kunzum.com

Tuesday 25 June 13

Gul started the journey by taking the car straight into the water on the beaches of Goa - she could not resist the temptation given the power of the

Ford Endeavour alterrain

Tuesday 25 June 13

The sea was calling - and so were some adventure boats. But Gul preferred to kick sand with the wheels of her car on the

beachside itself.

Tuesday 25 June 13

You know it was not an easy shoot when the sun beats down like it often does in Goa - but that did not stop us from being out exploring

Tuesday 25 June 13

One of the discoveries of Goa (for us at least) was Fontainhas (or Bairro das Fontainhas, in Portuguese). An old Latin Quarter in the city of Panaji in Goa, its

heritage status means little or no alterations are allowed. To a great extent, it has retained its Portuguese influence, at the architectonic level, such as narrow streets, old villas and buildings painted in lively colors. The quarter shows how Panaji was

during the Portuguese rule of Goa. It is one the best places to stay in, but you would be very lucky to find someone selling or letting out a house.

Tuesday 25 June 13

Goa is full of picture postcard moments - and that is why you want to go back again and again.

 Tuesday 25 June 13

Gul, and everyone else, needed to cool off all through the day. And on hot days, tender coconuts taste even better - like this one in Gokarna.

Tuesday 25 June 13

 Gul sure was one happy lady on the beaches of Gokarna - but

what’s that in the background?

Tuesday 25 June 13

Ouch! Someone has taken a tumble while surfing in Gokarna. Was it Gul? No - she did take a few lessons, but would still not venture into the waves on a

board. Do you want to learn to surf? Gokarna has a school for you.

Tuesday 25 June 13

What can be better than relaxing on a beach in Gokarna and watching the sun set far into the Arabian Sea?

 

Tuesday 25 June 13

That’s how far the Endeavour would go in Hampi, but what was Gul doing? Talking with the goats to clear the way? I was too far to hear the

conversation. :)

Tuesday 25 June 13

That’s a smart pose, Gul!

Tuesday 25 June 13

See these pillars? These used to support a bridge for a river crossing centuries ago in Hampi.

 Tuesday 25 June 13

Check out the landscape in Hampi

Tuesday 25 June 13

The lady is out exploring the ruins of Hampi in a Coracle. What fun!

Tuesday 25 June 13

A natural water pool in the rocks of Hampi. Sure was tempting to slide into it to cool off!

Tuesday 25 June 13

Rowing a Coracle is hard work - ask Gul!

Tuesday 25 June 13

A triumphant Gul after rowing the Coracle - she did not need to go to the gym on that day itself at least.

Tuesday 25 June 13

That’s a view of Hampi from the top - greens, blues and browns make for a stunning landscape here.

Tuesday 25 June 13

One of the many temple complexes in Hampi - taken from atop a hill where we trudged up to check out an ancient temple dedicated to

Hindu God Hanuman at the supposed place of His birth Tuesday 25 June 13

Gul tried her hands learning the Djembe in Hampi - from the very

talented Gali Durugappa who lives in Hampi itself.

Tuesday 25 June 13

And then there was the Dutch painter Robert Geesink - Hampi has been home to him for decades, and the place to get inspiration for his art.

Tuesday 25 June 13