Andaman’s Day 7: Port Blair

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We woke up in the dark not to leave for Port Blair. One visit was left. In the dark we started for Sitapur Beach which is the eastern-most point on Neil Island. We were on the clock. The sun was about to rise in 10 minutes and we were still fending in the dark. Somehow we reached the beachfront only to find a large crowd was already there.

Sunrise @ Sitapur Beach

The sunrise was glorious. The crowd cheered something as common as sunrise which happens everyday. We knew we will probably never see it again from this point. The beach itself was plain. The vendors we met yesterday at sunset at Laxmanpur Beach No.1 had transported here for sunrise and were selling the same stuff.

Jetty area of Neil Island, we leave for Port Blair

It was with some sadness that we left for Port Blair. Neil Island is an introvert’s paradise. You can lose yourself in any of the thousand corners of this tiny island. The ferry took us back to the main Island where we checked in again at the same hotel. This time we got the sea facing rooms. This was small compensation.

Cellular Jair, Port Blair

We had arrived at Port Blair eight days later and the first item on agenda was the famous Cellular Jail. A guided tour took us through the layers of the dreaded prison of yesteryear’s. We were told harrowing stories of prisoners. We took ample pictures and returned with thoughts that we should something that lightens our mood.

Prisons @ Cellular Jail

Marina Park is a perfect place to enjoy a peaceful dinner. With the salty sea on front and glittering Port Blair behind, one of the roadside vendors was serving piping hot pizza that we thoroughly enjoyed. We walked back to our hotel in a good mood.