Eenie, meenie, minie, mo. You've spun the globe round and round, and your finger landed on India. But where should you go in India? The travel agent narrows it down, suggesting the west coast on the Arabian sea. It's a stretch of fine sandy beaches and hidden bays. It's called Goa.
The state of Goa was under the rule of Portugal for 450 years, so in spite of it being part of India, there is very strong evidence of both cultures. Everywhere you look in Old Goa are the architecturally wonderful Mansion Houses, which demonstrate the wealth and power of the Portuguese.
Carnivals, which happen during Christmas and Easter, are an exuberant mixture of religious and cultural traditions. You'll experience Christian influences mingled with the Hindu celebrations of Divali and Holi.
If you're wondering about night life, there's something to please everyone. The larger hotel offer local singers and bands who can tackle selections from the 50's and 60's, as well as what's currently playing on the pop charts. Even if you're staying at a villa or guest house, folk singers can be summoned.
Make the rounds of small restaurants and beach shacks that serve up lobsters, tiger shrimp and crabs, all fresh from the sea. Be sure to enjoy Chinese, Thai, Italian and French food as well, including such specialties as grilled pomfret stuffed with masala stuffing.
When shopping for trinkets or for food, remember that this is a tropical country and most places have a siesta break between 1 pm and 4 pm. Bear this in mind and soon you'll be napping like the natives.
You'll be amused to see the bread man delivering his fragrant loaves by bicycle, not once, but twice everyday. For such things as milk, butter and eggs, head for the shops.
Communication and keeping in touch is not difficult. The common language is English, and most people can speak it. Hindi is the national language, while Konkani is the local language of Goa. The larger hotels and guest houses offer online connections so you can keep up with necessary work, or send and receive emails.
If you are visiting Goa as the calendar heads for the monsoons of summer, be sure and to pack insect spray. Please consult with your doctor, who will recommend the appropriate malaria tablets and sprays and lotions for combating bug bites.
Air temperatures during the most popular months of November, December, January and February stay pretty much around 30 degrees celsius during the day under sunny skies. Evenings cool down a bit to 25 degrees. With lower humidity during this period and lovely sea breezes, air conditioning is not usually needed. This heavenly weather begins to deteriorate about mid April when the temperature and humidity begin to rise once again.
In May, most tourist facilities close as the monsoon season bears down, bringing with it 3.5 meters of rain. These places won't open again until the first part of October. The sea will be rough, and so beach activity is not recommended during this time. However, a pleasant holiday can still be had if you choose air conditioned accommodations with pool access.
In Goa there is no need to remain confined to your resort area. It is generally safe to explore the villages, beaches and countryside by foot, bus, or auto rickshaw. Many villas include a car and driver in their prices as well.
If it's peace and quiet that you seek, you will find it in Goa. In the country you may hear the distant chanting from a Hindu temple, or roosters crowing at dawn. In the villages, daily life goes on, so there will be traffic noise and music from the bars and restaurants.
Over Christmas and New Year, Goa comes alive with dances, music and large family gatherings complete with firecrackers, that may last into the early morning.
Goa is a vacation destination with so much going for it. You can choose accommodation and location to suit your own personal tastes, and then make the most of all that this area has to offer. Choose Goa, you'll be well pleased.
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