After the beauty of Rajasthan and then the Madness of India's Independence day on the 15th August i decided i desperately needed to leave Delhi. Independence day started off well. I took a walk in old Delhi everyone was happy (a national holiday) and the skies were full of colourful Indian kites being flown from the roof tops. By mid afternoon most people seemed merrier having had a few beers...by dusk it was a riot ..not in a good way...firecrackers being thrown around, shouting fighting and over excited men...It was time to move on. I felt the need for a slower pace after running around so headed for Goa. According the guide books the beaches of North Goa are less about package holidays and more laid back, simple and unspoilt. Having passed by the built up beaches in the South I headed for Colva in the North. I really hated it it was very run down and not at all laid back. That said the beach and sunset were amazing it just was not the paradise I was looking for. I hoped it existed somewhere in Goa so the next day I took a 2 hour bus ride to a place called Palolem Beach. Its perfect and just what i needed to relax. I am staying in a small guest house for about 2 quid a night its amongst palm trees and 2 mins from the big beach I plan to stay here for the next 4 days at least ...
pics show nice beach, day bed and sandy beach feet !
9 comments:
I am so jealous and wish I was there with you!
I can't believe you have seen monkeys and elephants, I love monkeys and elephants! Your elephant was well cute!
Also, v jealous of the shopping and lovely musuems and sites etc you have been to! P.S. the tan is coming on fantastically!
Hope you are having a great time (you look like you are) and you are ok?
Big hugs
Susie
Hi Heather
It all looks so exciting and you look really well. Im pleased you are chilling out, only wish I was there too!
We are eating lots of veg that you planted in the lotty!
Miss you lots
Marina X
Hi there H,
Just logged on for the first time and glad to see you're doing OK. Hope the trip heals the wounds.
I'll keep in touch and hope to see you in a few months.
Cheers!
Michael
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HEAHTER...
Hello Sweetheart,
You are in India.. one of the places I desperately want to visit.
You will have to tell me all about the smells in the market place and vibrant colors. It is amazing how many people live there.
You know elephants are my favorite animals and you sat on one. Did it smell? Hopefully they bathe them, it seems very hot and humid there.
I can't wait to hear about your next destination.
Ian and I miss you and love you.
Please let us know when you are coming to the states.
Wow - 4 days on this paradise beach. Sounds exactly what you need after the busy and bustling sights of India so far.
Love H&G XXX
I recognise that sarong!
Hi Heather,
WOW!!! what am amazing time you're having! I'm so very pleased for you as you deserve this chilled out time. I look forward to seeing you again, full of stories, inspiration and probably a better tan than I was born with! I miss you here at the Customs House but know you are in a better and happier place but come back please! I wish you remain happy throughout your journeys and may God protect you always!
Keep smiling as you have a lovely one and speak to you again soon.
With much love,
Esen x
Hi Heather, we are chilling here too but it has more to do with the cold weather.
The elephant ride looked such fun and I have to hand it to you for taking the rickshaw ride - Super Heather knows no fear!
I think you missed your vocation as a travel writer as you've really managed to convey the essence of India. Looking forward to the next installment and fab photos.
Love Michele
What can we say - but to scream 'jealous, jealous, jealous' - think we'd seriously consider spending weeks on that beach! X
Will also keep in touch with longer emails - but for now - keep well and enjoy the relaxed pace you lucky thing!
Al, J and Esmee xxx
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