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We spent Christmas day on the beach with a Kingfisher and a Curry, sun blazing down and the bars playing a mixture of techno music and Christmas Carols. Bizzare!
When asked what he wanted for his 50th birthday, my husband answered ‘a trip to Goa’. We were unable to take holiday at the time of his birthday in July, so Christmas was chosen instead. We booked a cheap charter flight (which I believe is not possible to do any more) and some accommodation over the Internet.
Goa was everything we wanted it to be: warm ocean, gently swaying palms, a medley of inexpensive restaurants, convivial people, beautiful sunsets, lovely beaches and wall-to-wall sunshine. But we didn’t go there to lie on a sun bed with a drink in one hand and a book in the other (no?); we wanted to discover what this part of India had to offer. We hired a ‘man with a van’ to go out on daily explorations of the surrounding area, and discovered some delightful and un-touristy places.
- Pros:Weather, beach, people, food, prices
- Cons:Rubbish on the road sides
- In a nutshell:Beautiful - India is still my favourite country
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Spices
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For a much better bargain than the tourist markets, head to Mapusa to buy your spices. Cinnamon, cumin, sugar-coated... more travel advice
Some great souvenitrs
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Haggle affably for some great bargains. Have a price in mind, but don't rip anybody off. The first customer of the day... more travel advice
Dudhsagar Falls
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The jeeps in Molem are the only vehicles allowed to go to the falls. They can - and do - charge what they like. Save... more travel advice
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Along the road we encountered this beautifull painted elephant. We stopped to take a photograph and the mahout posed... more travel advice
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Great page of Goa - churches, temples, beach, jungles, culture - has many attractions and thanks for the warning tips too. There is also a St. Xavier's Institution, a famous secondary school, in Penang Island named after St. Francis Xavier. Cheers, SL :)
Hey grets, this is not Calangute Church, its Saligao Church!
I throughly enjoyed your Goa page. Yes it is a problem in India and in other Asian countries about the use of plastic and civic sense! Did you try O'Cocerio & Dinky's at Calangute?
Hey Grets, you really ought to get out more !! Can't believe you've never been to Wotton-Under -Edge, so close to home..Te-He.....Keep on trucking girl....
I have fond memories of Christmas in Goa..Ahh , like your tips, You have prompted me in to getting my Goa pages down...Now, where did I put those photos.................
I'm going to Goa with 2 of "my girls" on Oct.25th... can't wait! Thanks for sharing your great tips... they'll come in handy :-)
Plenty to keep one occupied here, the lake sounds lovely too. Pretty feet Grete! (~_~)
Hi, Please do not pose with the elephants , snake charmers or any other animal abusers. it might look quite innocent to you, but these animals suffer from being alienated from their natural environment and even physical abuse. Ricardo
Something you may want to add... "Macka Naka" means i don't want to buy. and "Chelo" means (if they are very persistant, GO AWAY.
Thank you, what a lovely Christmas Card! A Beach Christmas instead of the White one, wonderful. Beautiful henna tattoo and spices would be my choice, too.