Saturday 8 March 2014

Old Goa, Panjim, Aguada Fort - Part 6

Here we are turning to summer finally. Days are longer and hotter now though evenings are cool of which I am glad. I don't look forward to summer months - it is going really tough here then. So current weather is just what we need. Today the world is celebrating women's day... How I wish that women still took more place in politics and international relations, may be we would indeed have no wars and find better ways of conflict resolution. Also many a times during my pregnancy I thought that my baby (as well as many other) will be born in our world full of frightening things, and I am not sure I will be able to protect him/her from them completely. 
Life is peculiar nevertheless. There, where it is peace, we keep on enjoying good things... family relations, traveling, shopping... We have to carry on. Today I am presenting one of our last days in Goa.
We started off with the thought of visiting one church in Panjim, Goa capital, which my D wanted to see as it was shown in many Bollywood movies. On the way, as usual, we discovered other sight seeings, liek this cathedral with graveyard. I cannot tell you the name, but once again it a Portuguese architecture.
We had to reaffirm and ask the way to Panjim many times and it was a long one... It was hot that day but scooter ride soothed sun's heat somehow. We were approaching a long bridge.
Which ran across a wide river...  Then we had to turn left and go along this river.
I liked the boats on water.
After many directions given by locals, we arrived at Old Goa... when asking people where the church was everyone assured it was there.. when it wasn't. Every time we were told it wasn't far, just 5 km, 3 km... and so on... In the end we were told by one kind man that we came to Old Goa by mistake in search of that church. Well, it was an adventure that day. Anyway we decided it was also good as we could see the old part and its sightseeing. Like this Arch of Conception as I read words on it.
a Basilica of Bom Jesus
Then we at last got right directions, we reached Panjim itself. This are the streets there. 
By 3 in the afternoon we arrived at the aim of our whole trip that day - Lady of Immaculate Conception Church in Panjim. My D was happy to view it himself as he wanted to. Unfortunately we couldn't enter its premises, as there was some service going on, and it was very crowded. Besides... being silly I wore shorts and open top... and was not allowed moreover. Although we were relieved and happy to be there, the impression was spoiled by some of the churches "whoever", who behaved with us very rudely, as we were just trying to see a little inside the building. He started arguing with D, shouting at him... just right outside the church's entry. I was ashamed. I said my D not to continue any such talk... And we turned back.
After the churches's "tour" we undertook a ride to Aguada fort -another piece of Goa Portuguese past. Built in 18th century.
 The lighthouse inside the fort walls.
The wonderful sea view... Sunshine...
 The day ended with usual evening swimming in the sea.  The same evening we went out to have dinner at the Russian cafe, but that experience wasn't good at all... to our disappointment, the food was poorly prepared, costly, and the next day I fell sick, but tried to stay up and cheerful.
 Such a calming evening. Just one and a half day was left.

20 comments:

  1. It sounds like you made the best of a very challenging day! Loved the pictorial tour.

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    1. We did! it was awesome, one of the best rips I've ever had!Thanks for staying tuned and following the tour, Jojo!

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  2. Love your vacation pictures and your "adventures". Take care of yourself and the baby.

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    1. Thanks, Charlotte. We also loved it and want to come back there soon!

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  3. Beautiful photos!What a wonderful place!Is it true they speak Portuguese there in Goa? It is my language.I am Brazilian.

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    1. Hi Karla!
      Yes, as Goa was a Portuguese colony back then... it has such a rich heritage since then. Well, not sure the locals speak Portuguese these days... But the spirit of past is still there!

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  4. I can't wait for the summer. It is cold, well, actually it's a bit warmer today (50 degrees Fahrenheit), but we're expecting snow on Thursday.

    I think having and expecting little ones into our lives makes us think a bit harder about everything--especially about the bad things. I look at the way the forest is disappearing around us and I ask myself if there will be anything left for the Little Princess's children. Sad thought. Let's hope we are just being paranoid, right?

    Love the pictures. I will bask in that last sunset. ;-)

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    1. Snow??? I know some regions of America are freezing still! Sending you some sunshien from India as it has starte dhere already!
      Yes, many things make me sad, but you cannot do anything about some of them on a big scale. Haha, ok, I am paranoid... will be more I suppose when I see my baby!

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  5. Nice pics again!! But where are pics of both of you?:)
    Great that you are had a good time over there in Goa. I have plans to go there via konkan railway instead of flight. That rail trip has lots of tunnels and bridges and waterfalls etc. May be next year we will plan.

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    1. You know I don't usually post my own photos... rarely only :) Let the people enjoy the nature!
      Is Goa close toy our city? I'd like to travle by train on a long route in India!
      Yes, do plan, I am sure it iwll be an amazing experience!

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  6. It's such a pretty place.. sorry about not getting to go into the church and the bad food that made you sick. I bet the baby wasn't pleased! Thanks for sharing the pretty photos. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Thanks, Teresa! I am sure it wasn't! But doing all right now :)
      Hugs back at you!!

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  7. What a fabulous trip. Thank you for sharing your photos. Xx

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    1. I am glad you liked, Maggie. Hope to show my crafty updates soon :)

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  8. These pictures are stunning! Wow! Take care of yourself and your baby ;o)

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    1. Thanks!!!
      I try to take care, but sometimes things go out of my control.

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  9. Wow, you sure now how to travel!! I prefer to just hang out on a cruise ship and go on one excursion a day! I must miss a lot. Glad to see you are feeling better and the photos are amazing! Such a big beautiful world out there and soon you can share it with your little one!!!

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    1. We had an active rest and ourselves didn't expect it to be such. I was worried though for a baby, as I used feel very tire din the end of the day, but we are fine!
      I can't wait to share things I know with my baby, and make his life happy!

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  10. Great trip! Thanks for sharing these lovely impressions :-).
    Weekend greetings, Nata

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    1. Thanks, Nata! I am so pleased you liked this little tour.

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