Month: February 2015

  • South Goa is what I call Paradise

    South Goa is what I call Paradise

    In South Goa, everything was beautiful.  Our R.C.I. resort, the Royal Palms was gorgeous, clean and comfortable.  It had a huge and very clean pool with lots of activities for everyone to enjoy.  South Goa is what I call paradise. Mikhaila and I had so much fun doing arts and crafts such as painting pots and…

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  • Viva Carnaval!

    Viva Carnaval!

    “Viva Carnaval!” That is what King Momo chants during the festivities. After an amazing time in North Goa, we decided to head South so we could see another part of the state.  During the drive down, I noticed a group of people wearing masks, pouring water on people as they were walking down the street.  At…

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  • Spicy India!

    Spicy India!

    Goa is renowned for it’s wonderful spices, so we decided to do a tour of the “Tropical Spice Plantation” which is an organic spice-farm. We entered the plantation via a long wooden bridge that led us from the hot steamy Goan sun, into a cool oasis. We were greeted warmly with a bindi, a garland…

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  • Stepping back in time in Old Goa

    Stepping back in time in Old Goa

    Goa, India…jewel of the South.  It’s not all just beach, pool, and awesome fun, you know!  It also has some interesting heritage sites!  As we toured the Goa region, one of our stops was the city of Old Goa. A bit of History Old Goa was a Portuguese settlement from 1510 to 1835.  Yes, Portuguese!  This…

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  • Goin’ to Goa!

    Goin’ to Goa!

    After leaving busy Mumbai, we arrived in Goa, which is quite a big contrast. Goa is very calm with not as many horns blaring in the background! This place is great for relaxation and slowing down from all of our touring. Goa is a lovely place to be, especially during a frigid Canadian winter. 🙂 Goa is famous for…

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