Day 3

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Goa, Goa, India
Hello there :) settling in nicely to life in Goa. the weather is perfect , about 29/30oC during day and maybe 25 at night. I dunno but it feels great. The sun is no where near as strong as in Tathra so my tan is coming along gently but nicely. Should look like a local before I leave! Im really wishing I brought my adaptor for my camera so I could upload photos to add to this but I didnt and its so hard to describe. very rural. Not over touristy, in fact where Im staying (Vagator beach) it's the least touristy place I've been since Koh Samui in 1987! I'm so lucky to have been put in touch with a local guy (pete) who is a friend of my friends (Nic/pax) and he's been wonderful at introducing me to other people and also leading me astray these past couple of nights..and we all know that is SO hard to do!!
Great thing is that I dont seem to suffer hangovers here so not too much damage done..so far!! :)
Went to Anjuna flea market today and it was huge!! Have started shopping . Of course its bartering all the way but Im used to that. Everything is very cheap..even more so that SE Asia.
I get around by hiring motor cycle taxis. Basically a man riding a bike and I give him 100rupees ($2.50) and he takes me where ever I want to go..Easy! Dont worry Mum its not just any man these are recognised motorbike taxis!! mind you the "roads " are pot holed laneways and at intersections everyone just toots a lot and somehow it all seems to work out? I just close my eyes!
The food is fantastic. I am more than happy to eat indian/Goan all the time. So tasty and about $2 for a curry/rice. I like the Goan Indians. The moustache is still a fashion statement here and the head wobble just cracks me up!
Cant think of anything else at the moment and it feels like kingfisher beer time to me. Plus the biggest decision of the day.. which curry to have for dinner. Im salivating just thinking about it:)
More soon
lots of love   Di X

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Anne DORTMANS
2010-01-13

Wow-sounds like a place to put on the list...Great to hear your having such an a wonderful time.Keep safe.Love Annex

Amanda's a muffins
2010-01-14

Hope the flea market is as much fun as we had in Bali when they started giving us the goods free just to get rid of us!
I know all about Pot Holed laneways but in my experience they usually lead to a party when you're about!
Hope you continue having loads of fun.
Lots of love Amanda. xo

Sim
2010-01-14

YUM!! I love curry in India! Served sprawling on a metal plate. YUM!! I want some!

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