Wander Woman

journey down the creek Mangrove tunnel beware of crocodiles Limestone caves I did not know that Baratang was an island. It was only when we had to get up on the ferry,I realised that. It was on a clear morning that we took the trip to Baratang on our way to Rangat,another island.The road wound through the Jarawa Reserve, and we were lucky to spot a few Jarawas. The Jarawas are an ancient tribe of people who still live in extremely primitive conditions. They are still wary of "civilisation" and live in the forests maintaining their own way of life. It is forbidden to mix with them or even take their pictures. So, we reached the jetty and took the ferry to the other side. We were warned that the creek was infested with crocodiles and it didnt help when we had to take a speedboat from the other side to the limestone caves. the boat kept boobing up and down on the waters. But I totally forgot about it as the boat entered the mangrove tunnel. The mangroves on ei...

Known by locals as Karbyn chowk, this tiny sliver of a beach lies a little out of town. Its a natural cove dotted with swaying palms. Theres not much to see around here.But I like going to Corbyn's cove because it is the nearest/most easily accessible beach in Port Blair.A drive of 20 mins and we reach Corbyn's cove. There's a nice promenade from where you can sit and watch the waves.And I love (very much) the chatpati that an old woman sells just outside the gate. She makes it extra spicy for me.Jet skis will take you around snake island, a tiny island a liitle away from the beach, but during low tide you can walk over by a natural bridge. I'm too scared to go across because the old woman scares me with crocodile tales. Apparently, there are crocs in and around snake island. Beach