Cheeky buggers at hotel tried to charge me an extra 100 Rs per night on top of what they’d quoted me by email. Luckily I had a printout of their emails and price info with me. Chancers…. Taxi to Dabolim airport at 12.30. Lovely scenic route through Goan countryside, for flight departing at 16:00. Arrived… Continue reading time to go home
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Shop ’til you drop…
Up early. Baga bus down the road to Calangute, then caught the bus to Panjim Kadamba station (madness). Took an auto for 20 Rs to 18 June Road to the Bombay Bazaar – took a fair amount of bartering though. Amy had recommended checking out the local pearls – tip of the week! They’re beautiful,… Continue reading Shop ’til you drop…
Thurs 2 Sep 2004
Had a truly relaxing day lying out by the swimming pool. And Keith phoned. Early evening I ventured down to Anne’s. Spent over 2 hours having an Indian head massage and a pedicure. Bliss. Went over the road to Rincol Beach Resort for dinner. The story goes (and gossip is certainly a talent these folks… Continue reading Thurs 2 Sep 2004
Fernandez tours
The best part of the day is between 6 and 9am before it gets too hot to do anything, least of all be moving around. I decided to get up early, take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary breakfast and go in search of a North Goa day excursion from Calangute. I put my most supporting… Continue reading Fernandez tours
thank chuff for William Boyd…
Lie in. Sat outside back door by the view of the countryside and finished William Boyd novel, Armadillo. Went for a stroll late afternoon in the Baga direction – along Tito’s Lane to the beach, collected shells, then strolled southwards to Calungute.Ate at Cavala again as not much else open. Different waiting staff were on… Continue reading thank chuff for William Boyd…