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</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A trip to Goa can never be considered complete without experiencing its rocking nightlife. Goan night life is full of fun, frolic and enjoyment. Discos in Goa are an added attraction for many especially those who enjoy night outs.Partying around with friends and family is a common routine in Goa and is the best than any other part of the country. <br />
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Parties are not only confined within concrete walls, but are enjoyed more on sandy beaches under moonlight! <br />
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Listed below are some of the famous discos and clubs in Goa.<br />
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Bamboo Forest Disco- One can look forward to a whole night of good music that is always a fusion of many popular music forms. The pub boasts of a fine range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to keep its guests in high spirits. It is located in the Vagator and Anjuna Beach area .</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hill Top Disco- One of the most popular nightspots in town located in the Anjuna and Vagator area. One can pamper themselves with a wonderful range of local and international delicacies.<br />
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Club Tito's Disco- Tito's boasts of an indoor night club, a multi-cuisine restaurant called "Brass", an outdoor pub, the most popular beach pub "Mambo's" , a 24 hour coffee shop and a boutique.This disco club is located on Tito's Lane, along the Baga - Calangute Road. <br />
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Club Cabana Disco - A happening joint which boasts of a fantastic location on the Arpora Hills and overlooks the entire Calangute beach stretch.<br />
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Club Antoos Disco- This disco club is located next to the Goan Heritage hotel on the famous Calangute Beach. It is one of the newest discos in Goa and the large pub at the Club is one of its biggest attractions. The huge and pulsating dance floor adds up to quite a rocking time for every visitor.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Goans are not only party lovers, food and drinks follow soon! Most of the restaurants in Goa offer alcohol , which also includes Goa's special alcoholic drink "Feni" . <br />
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Apart from alcohol, fresh and exquisite seafood along with other Goan delicacies is also served. The most savoured Goan delicacy is Goan Fish Curry Rice. <br />
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So the next time you visit Goa , be a part of this nightlife , chill out to your heart's content, sway to some wonderful music beats and find yourself enjoying like never before! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW7TBpBS_a9UCH4hdMUUuVe2tY2gHDmQ5n7M9nUJJ4yp0FhbQV6rJBmmNAHC5Q9L4qx-BmzGk0anCIk549ld1ndfcus5b0Nj_ii_7onYrZlSWtlTDCyQHBp3lplRdkODitIiCkN4MptI/s1600/disc1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrW7TBpBS_a9UCH4hdMUUuVe2tY2gHDmQ5n7M9nUJJ4yp0FhbQV6rJBmmNAHC5Q9L4qx-BmzGk0anCIk549ld1ndfcus5b0Nj_ii_7onYrZlSWtlTDCyQHBp3lplRdkODitIiCkN4MptI/s640/disc1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421874672735134336.post-39174882319228138642011-03-29T01:57:00.000-07:002011-03-29T02:04:16.595-07:00Football - Game of the State<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIpYw9S7wso-X-RybIOZPIzgvtIVil48Fz6dh_P35vbFFYuVMRKeTWpQykxONOfDskkvhvtYQVCTH022dcqe_lqtvIBSAL8q_5U5-BWHT8wl4dlGvWVdg1zKUtE9j1bgVoG085Ky-dS0/s1600/fb5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuIpYw9S7wso-X-RybIOZPIzgvtIVil48Fz6dh_P35vbFFYuVMRKeTWpQykxONOfDskkvhvtYQVCTH022dcqe_lqtvIBSAL8q_5U5-BWHT8wl4dlGvWVdg1zKUtE9j1bgVoG085Ky-dS0/s640/fb5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6v8oMqHd2RSLUg_DODHlR4Pj9z-5v_yMF6pco-yTz5-BwnRx8cdNaFg-OnHsz6gWof3Hfut-HHABfnM4oYXl6u0nKfrwK8jlPnjtZt7DWBsyTLFM8Lna_jqtoKIoMBZnBfCrZX-1QOA/s1600/bramh.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Goans are deeply in love with the game of Football. This game was brought to Goa in the year 1883 by Reverent Fr. William Robert Lyons from Udupi, Karnataka, the neighboring state of Goa. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">He had come to Siolim in Bardez Taluka to recover from some health problems. His love for Goa made him start a school in Siolim and introduce the sport there. He was the person responsible to include sports into the curriculum.<br />
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History records tell us that the first football match of Goa was played in the year 1900 at the Largo do Conceica , Panjim . It was witnessed by the then Governor General of Goa. From then on the game was regularly played.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">It is said that the first football club of Goa was formed in the coastal village of Colva in Salcete. It was named as the Boys Social Club in 1905 under the direction of XN Dainaito.<br />
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When talking about Indian football , one cannot leave out Goan football from its discussion. At present there are four Goan clubs – Dempo SC, Churchill Bros Sc, Clube De Sporting and Vasco SC.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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For a small state like Goa, Goan clubs on the national scene have led to questions being asked about the internal football set-up and what is it that ails Goan football. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Inter-village football is one of the lifelines of Goan football.The Goa Football Association is trying to give a better look and hold better competitions for inter-village football. It is this inter-village football that gives birth to the nationwide known Goan footballers.<br />
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Goan feasts are never complete without inter-village football competitions. Hundreds of people gather to watch and enjoy the sport.<br />
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Goa has two footballers to boast of who have won the nation's prestigious ARJUNA AWARD. This award was instituted in 1961 as the highest national recognition for outstanding performance in Sports.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The first Goan to receive this award was former Indian goalkeeper Brahmanand Shanwalkar.<br />
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The second Goan to receive was Former Indian captain Bruno Coutinho.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hope this game adds more to the list of Arjuna Awardees and thus make Goans proud! </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Situated in West Goa , about 18 km from the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary gate is the Mahadev Temple of Tambdi Surla. Lord Mahadev also known as Lord Shiva is the Hindu God. Lord Shiva is seen as the Supreme God, the greatest of all Devas or gods. Hence the name Mahadev , "Maha" means "great".</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">This temple is the oldest temple of Goa and the only surviving structure of the Kadamba Yadava dynasty. It survived from the Portuguese as it was situated next to a stream in the middle of a small clearing, hidden in a dense jungle.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">History tells us that it was built way back in the 12th century by the Kadamba Queen , Kamladevi. It is entirely built of grey black talc chlorite schist soap stone. Its weather resistant property makes the handwork adorning the walls of the temple still seem fresh!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">A solid piece of stone work is the lotus shape carved out of the porch's ceiling. Several other carvings and figures of deities surround the temple.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">Hundreds of devotees assemble here during the festival of Mahashivratri , in the month of February/ March. According to folklore the temple has an unfinished look as the Pandavas of Mahabharata built it in a hurry in a single night.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">If your planning a vacation to Goa, do not forget to include a visit to the "Basilica De Bom Jesus" church , now declared as a World Heritage Monument/Site . This church is situated at Old Goa , around 9 kilometers from the capital Panaji. This is chuch is dedicated to "Bom Jesus" and stands a witness to an event in Christian history. "Bom Jesus" means "infant Jesus" or "Good Jesus".<br />
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As mentioned in the Latin records , the construction of this church was started way back on 24th November 1594 and was completed on 15th May 1605. The church was consecrated by Fr. Alexio de Menezes , the then Archbishop of Goa.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The design of Basilica De Bom Jesus is a fine specimen of Jesuit architecture and was inspired by the church of St. Paul, which is now in ruins. The three-storeyed facade of Basilica De Bom Jesus , delicately carved with basalt embellishments is one of the richest in Goa. At the top of the facade you can see an intricately carved basalt medallion which depicts the emblem of the society of Jesus. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The columns depict the fine use of classical orders, in the Renaissance style .As you move to the interior of the church , just above the entrance you will notice a choir supported by columns. One is sure to be mesmerized by the Mosaic Corinthian style interiors of the church. The grand marble floor is adorned with precious stones. </div><br />
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The church houses two chapels, a main altar, a sacristy and a belfry at the back. Apart from these, the church also has a rich collection of paintings related to various instances from the life of St. Francis Xavier.Altars dedicated to St. Michael and to Our Lady of Hope are also present .<br />
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The church houses the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa. St Francis Xavier is also known as "Goencho Saib" meaning "Lord of Goa". The saint died while on a sea voyage to China on December 2,1552. In accordance with his wishes , his remains were transferred to Goa the following year. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During this time , devotees all over the world gather at this church to offer their prayers and get a glimpse of the holy relics of the saint, which now lie in a silver casket. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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The saint is believed to have had miraculous healing powers and were experienced by the erstwhile Nizam of Hyderabad when he came for the Exposition of 1878.<br />
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The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is held every year on the 3rd of December. This was the day he was buried - after nine days of prayer, called the Novena. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Various ceremonies are hosted in order to honor the Saint's death. The gardens and wide open spaces that are usually deserted otherwise , are flocked with thousands of people on this occasion.</div>So the next time your in Goa do not miss the opportunity to visit this place! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ePyiJCnzqpzwPWkFAVz7j1rAhGdR1iTsEQ5gyTwmeXP5mq_rj8uuWH71cb7ujzRhXDggrCZV_Pepogp6xagoUfbVWQigdLEngWM2fWqzYBHFAte4MueFXsvywwRBCIlIhcSZ51DByIw/s1600/dauna_paula.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ePyiJCnzqpzwPWkFAVz7j1rAhGdR1iTsEQ5gyTwmeXP5mq_rj8uuWH71cb7ujzRhXDggrCZV_Pepogp6xagoUfbVWQigdLEngWM2fWqzYBHFAte4MueFXsvywwRBCIlIhcSZ51DByIw/s640/dauna_paula.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Dona Paula is a former fishing village, in the suburbs of Panaji,Goa. Today , it is one of the most commercialized areas for beach resorts and restaurants of Goa. It is famous for its seaside shopping, sunbathing, water sports and food shacks.It is the meeting point of the Zuari and Mandovi rivers with the Arabian sea.<br />
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You get a fantastic view of Marmugao Harbour from here. With the romance and myth attached to it, tourists throng the Dona Paula beach and Jetty in search of the scenic beauty and mystery, besides indulging in water sports.<br />
</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTCxwCP4YbPa95yirxIWDFOwIWqtTS0qi5xcb0vDogo5lNbdX286TthVG5f2lDBmwmlQ_nbCBR0y65eVXF8LN500CoGbxq2mz5KgUjLQc3fZCMHQGU3FtSCYjPbEvI6FNvJsn96KwOiU/s1600/250818678QAZdqB_fs.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTCxwCP4YbPa95yirxIWDFOwIWqtTS0qi5xcb0vDogo5lNbdX286TthVG5f2lDBmwmlQ_nbCBR0y65eVXF8LN500CoGbxq2mz5KgUjLQc3fZCMHQGU3FtSCYjPbEvI6FNvJsn96KwOiU/s320/250818678QAZdqB_fs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">There are a number of legends behind the alleged Dona Paula Sculpture.One such legend is that Dona was married to Paulo, a lowly fisherman.<br />
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He ventured into deep seas for fishing and is said to have never returned. His dutiful wife Dona supposedly waited for him at the jetty, for so many years that she finally turned into stone.</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Another one is that Dona and Paulo were lovers belonging to different caste and nationality.With no other option left, they decided to end their lives, by jumping off the cliff. <br />
The Statue on the rock is dedicated to them. </div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8znb9maGjBf0KY5EGraQ7wvRyHeTzq8rbbd0d1dX5rBD9kJH_OrNn1f2z3EB6Fx72UbXl2A9JKWAE9fbBYH9vuhTA-YQEwZVK4tpzOmSpy9UhHaL_tRixG0IV5BeSupsBlyZn2d5_sM/s1600/3f0f01f4ce83d62f1fbefef02aa555c8.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8znb9maGjBf0KY5EGraQ7wvRyHeTzq8rbbd0d1dX5rBD9kJH_OrNn1f2z3EB6Fx72UbXl2A9JKWAE9fbBYH9vuhTA-YQEwZVK4tpzOmSpy9UhHaL_tRixG0IV5BeSupsBlyZn2d5_sM/s320/3f0f01f4ce83d62f1fbefef02aa555c8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
However the truth is that Dona is the title given to married women according to Portuguese customs.<br />
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Paula Amaral Antonio de Souto Maior is the lady in debate. She was the daughter of the Portuguese Viceroy of Jaffnapatnam, in Sri Lanka.<br />
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She and her family arrived in Goa in 1644 and she married a Fidalgo from Spain - Dom Antonio Souto Maior in 1656. </div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">They were an extremely affluent family and the entire property from the present day Cabo Raj Nivas all the way to Caranzalem belonged to the Souto Maiors. She later passed away on December 16, 1682.</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bpmNxWxBVTY86-QM-joMZR-qdHBixrC5G0RFOKFMqrI15RT4CZkpl-nb8hqYkDgvzQxCCKdK3asfovRVcZcYowFw1Rs73jJ4TYlxDHAVTebhZc28IAKOxuQ-6LWz1BjWZvEZIrVOta4/s1600/dona.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bpmNxWxBVTY86-QM-joMZR-qdHBixrC5G0RFOKFMqrI15RT4CZkpl-nb8hqYkDgvzQxCCKdK3asfovRVcZcYowFw1Rs73jJ4TYlxDHAVTebhZc28IAKOxuQ-6LWz1BjWZvEZIrVOta4/s320/dona.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The grave of Dona Paula Amaral Antonio de Souto Maior was found in the transept of the Chapel at the Governor's Palace.<br />
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Dona Paula was a woman of charity and is known to have helped the villagers, so after her death, the villagers re-named the village as Dona Paula. Previously the village was called Oddavell.<br />
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So the next time if you are in Goa , then dont miss the opportunity to visit this romantically scenic place!!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421874672735134336.post-56342005501209218682011-03-15T01:31:00.000-07:002011-03-17T23:02:48.472-07:00Forts Of Goa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAjrXjw1VfLwbUtp5hXJOFnI_bdCbuJBnFwS5_vuLf7zLRK4yniLfjn0PgMa67_pEJUtxYm5MzesJRXCS_TyDkRy16-0LFhmXQF3SKBcrtZLFdd5rLLEB52Zyeo_QPD_wn2EUjE05ceI/s1600/fort-aguada-goa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">A spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that arrived after the long sea voyage from Lisbon, giving it the name 'Aguada' (meaning 'water' in Portuguese).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
The purpose of this fort was to protect the northern shores of the <b>Mandovi </b>estuary from Dutch and Maratha raiders. It is a home to several natural springs. On the north side of the fort, a rampart of red-brown laterite juts into the bay to form a jetty between two small sandy coves. This picturesque spot is known as <b>Sinquerim </b>Beach.</span><br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fort Aguada Resorts provide a luxurious stay to the tourists and are one of the best in India.The fort has a four storey lighthouse erected in the 19th century (1864) and the oldest of its kind in Asia<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">The lighthouse is surrounded by magnificent places where Panjim lies to the east along the river, with its Miramar beach which leads to <b>Cabo or Raj Bhavan - the Governor’s house</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Beyond the lighthouse lies the estuary of the Zuari river and the <b>Mormugao </b>port with the islands of St. George and Cambariem offshore. On the western side lie the famous northern beaches of Baga and Calangute. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">While the <b>Candolim </b>church is located inland to these beaches.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
The fort is visited by large number of tourists throughout the year. One can reach the fort by hiring a taxi , auto or bike. A part of this fort has been now converted into a jail, thus restricting access to the tourists. However, it is worth a visit, if only for the superb views from the top of the hill where the four-storey Portuguese lighthouse is. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Chapora Fort </u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><br />
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Chapora Fort was constructed in the year 1617. It is located 22 kms from the Panaji , the capital of Goa. It is at a distance of 10 kms from Mapusa and located close to the Anjuna beach and <b>Vagator </b>beach. Two sides of the fort are surrounded by sea and one side by river.</span><br />
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The massive fort is built entirely of red laterite and served as a watch post of the border. It was built by <b>Adil Shah, the ruler of Bijapur</b>. This is one reason why it has been named <b>Shahpura</b>, which means the '<b>town of Shah</b>'. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> The fort was destroyed after the rule of Adil Shah and was rebuilt by the Portuguese around 1617 when they made Goa their colony.However, during 1892, the fort was left deserted by the Portuguese.</span><br />
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This fort attracts a lot of tourists as well as people from the film industry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Famous Bollywood movie "<b>DIL CHAHATA HAI</b>" was shooted at this fort. One can reach the fort by hiring a taxi or an auto from Mapusa. Also, buses from Panaji ply to Chapora fort on a regular basis. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Today, though it lies in ruins , one does not miss to visit this fort and enjoy the feel of the mystical air as well as the scenic view of the sea from this fort!</span><br />
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<tr style="color: #073763;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Anjuna Beach</b></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>Shigmo </b>festival of Goa , also known as <b>Shigmotsav </b>is celebrated in a grand manner with much joy and fervor among Goans. It takes place every year in the month of March and the dates vary according to the Hindu calender.<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;">People enjoy this festival by spraying colored water as well as coloured powder known as '<b>Gulal</b>' on each other. This day is known as <b>Rang-Panchami</b> and is celebrated to greet the coming of spring.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYhYUOHxtaArQj0i1n2zaagPMS1kYczF6gKOEu9NKEdCjQg5DPjdLB-sd8H7tEusj0hgQ5we1P96ohF1fvBnskTVKFiaIvaIax4OOv8Pj465iprAY45xtGaTi97t2m6GrkC274rl6vjc/s1600/shig3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYhYUOHxtaArQj0i1n2zaagPMS1kYczF6gKOEu9NKEdCjQg5DPjdLB-sd8H7tEusj0hgQ5we1P96ohF1fvBnskTVKFiaIvaIax4OOv8Pj465iprAY45xtGaTi97t2m6GrkC274rl6vjc/s320/shig3.jpg" width="320" /></a> During this festival large fairs and parades are organized in Goa. Shigmo, besides being an amazing form of entertainment, is also a cultural exhibition of Goa's history from time immemorial upto the present day. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
The Shigmo parade begins with the brass bands reminiscent of the Maratha conquerors. Tribal women of Goa then perform a series of <b>Kunbi </b>Folk-Dances .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggx7eQNhE0X2juGRTwy6hWxORtDzpyavLSK9c1Hcoscfqh8rnIXHBJ3n2JHUdXhjB5fcO6TlsZqaRYNF2hONA4GDI4dPqDM6HRuyS7qvKdb_9QYI70hlqe1v9pAw_g_GV_n4RcsxgOEMo/s1600/SHI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggx7eQNhE0X2juGRTwy6hWxORtDzpyavLSK9c1Hcoscfqh8rnIXHBJ3n2JHUdXhjB5fcO6TlsZqaRYNF2hONA4GDI4dPqDM6HRuyS7qvKdb_9QYI70hlqe1v9pAw_g_GV_n4RcsxgOEMo/s400/SHI.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The women are decked up with gold and brightly-coloured sarees. One can also witness some regional dances from the Northern and Southern talukas (counties) of Goa.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
Men dressed up in a colorful attire march with poles to the beat of drums and <b>dhols</b>, while others dance to the tune of traditional music with decorated umbrellas.Some are seen parading in elaborate costumes representing various Hindu deities.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Similar to <b>Carnival </b>, Shigmotsav also consists of a series of hand-made floats. These floats depict regional mythological and religious aspects. During this festival , hundreds of people irrespective of religion, caste and creed gather to get a glimpse of this parade. </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF80CDipbzAtIA1Au3txVGKT_J5PH8Y8u-z8kAXSy74a4h_AERIWn2n6iIqE9XMuHlo__uuoGEYr5YYEpC-eDiyl8lBaqXW76PxI6n8taA7fsFbKzNgfp8G09QW0T-gPthesdwZ9zLbgA/s1600/shig4.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF80CDipbzAtIA1Au3txVGKT_J5PH8Y8u-z8kAXSy74a4h_AERIWn2n6iIqE9XMuHlo__uuoGEYr5YYEpC-eDiyl8lBaqXW76PxI6n8taA7fsFbKzNgfp8G09QW0T-gPthesdwZ9zLbgA/s320/shig4.gif" width="216" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The celebrations span around a fortnight; and different days are allotted for celebrations in different areas of the state. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">So the next time you are in Goa during this season, do not miss to be a part of this festival! </div></div><br />
</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421874672735134336.post-66384536458329294282011-02-11T03:04:00.000-08:002011-03-17T23:14:08.582-07:00GOAN MAIN COURSE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">The majority of Goan population consists of the Hindus and the Catholics. Goa earlier being a Portuguese colony , the cuisine is a blend of the Portuguese ,Hindu and the Catholic cuisines. Being a coastal region, basic Goan meal revolves around <b>Coconut, Fish and Rice </b>. Most of the Goan recipes will have coconut as an ingredient in some form or the other.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr style="color: #073763;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">GOAN FRIED FISH</span></b></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">The people of Goa are gourmet seafood eaters and use prawns, lobsters, crabs, and jumbo <b>pomfrets </b>to make a variety of delicious soups, salads, pickles, curries and fries.</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rice is eaten in different forms. <br />
Rice is boiled in water and drained. This kind of rice is eaten during lunch and dinner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div>A canjee is also made of rice. <b> Canjee </b>is prepared by boiling rice for a longer time than the meal rice, till it becomes soft and a little mushy.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The water is not drained out. Salt is added as per taste. <br />
<div>In the past canjee was cooked in a earthen pot called <b>modki </b>and was eaten as breakfast or as a light meal when ill. </div></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Rice flour is also used to make a variety of roasted breads.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Puffed rice</b> is also used for preparing a variety of dishes during occasions such as diwali, ganesh chaturthi , etc.</div><div><br />
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<tr style="color: #073763;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">CHICKEN XACUTI</span></b></td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fish </b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some of the popular fish varieties are :</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Pomfret , Prawns , Mackerels , Crabs, Oysters , Shell Fish, Kingfish , Cat Fish(Goan name:Sangta).<br />
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Indian Salmon (Raus) , Squids (Kalamari), </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bombay duck (Bombil) ,Giant Sea Perch(Chonak) , Lobster, Tuna .This is only a small part of the never ending list ! </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</div><div>Fish is prepared in a variety of ways </div><div><br />
</div><div>Some of the popular dishes are: </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Fish Rechaedo , Fish Vindalo(onion, tomatoes,fish) , Coconut Fish Curry, Shark Ambot Tik(a spicy form of fish curry ),<br />
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<div>Fish Fry , Butter Garlic Crabs, Masala Kalamari , Crab xec xec(coconut milk, masala and crabs), Fish Uddamethi (fenugreek, mackerel.A tasty gravy dish!) , Kismur (coconut , dry fish , onion), Fish/Prawn Balchao .</div></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody align="justify">
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apart from fish and rice , Chicken xacuti and chicken cafreal are also equally famous!.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br />
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<div>This is only a small part of the Goan Main Course. There are a lot of traditional vegetable recipes prepared too! </div></div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This blend of various cooking styles and influences is what makes Goan food so unique among the cuisines of India. So the next time you visit Goa ,do not refrain yourself from savoring the mouth watering dishes of this exquisite cuisine!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Till then Ciao! </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421874672735134336.post-64798947594692466782011-02-09T21:36:00.000-08:002011-03-17T23:19:30.768-07:00GOAN HANDICRAFTS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="color: #073763; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Goan Handicrafts are one of the most valuable assets of Goa. They are mostly made of natural material available such as clay ,seashells , coconut , palm leaves, pebbles ,bamboo, etc. Handicrafts are available in various forms , right from show pieces to hair clips , spoons ,etc all made from the above mentioned resources.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> The creative and ethnic nature of these handicrafts surpass many expensive items of the present age. Unique Goan history is depicted clearly through these handicrafts. Apart from the materials mentioned above, wood, lacquer, jute, fabric and stone are also used to create some truly exquisite works of art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Some of the art and craft items include colorful masks, wooden toys, jute bags, chandeliers, sea shell mirrors, bamboo craft, <b>Crochet </b>and embroidery, Artistic weaving, hand-painted ceramics, <b>Azulejos</b>, papier-mâche craft, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Azulejos are a typical form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile work. This art was introduced in Portugal, via Spain, by the Moors (Muslims), who had learned the craft from the Persians.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Papier-mâche</b> (French for 'chewed-up paper'), sometimes called paper-mache, is a substance that consists of pieces of paper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is sometimes reinforced with textiles and fixed together using a wet paste (e.g. glue, starch, or wallpaper adhesive). The crafted object becomes solid when the paste dries.Beautiful artifacts of papier-mâche are sold in various beach markets of <b>Anjuna </b>and <b>Baga</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> These beautiful handicrafts are available at various shops across the state.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To buy this authentic piece of Goan art at the most reasonable price you may visit the showroom of <b>APARANT </b>, a Government of Goa undertaking. It has its outlets at various places across the state. One outlet is right in the heart of Panjim city Near <b>Tourist Hostel</b>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So the next time you visit Goa , do not miss the opportunity of visiting the handicraft emporiums and above all carry a souvenir of Goa back home! Hope you enjoyed this handicraft tour! Meet you tomorrow, till then Ciao! </span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421874672735134336.post-3550937366886708812011-02-08T04:23:00.000-08:002011-03-17T23:35:30.235-07:00CARNIVAL<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="color: #073763; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Carnival </b>in Goa is one of the most popular and colourful events. It is often referred to as <b>Viva Carnival</b> and goes on for 3 days . It takes place in around February, before <b>Easter</b>. The word Carnival has been derived from the Latin word '<b>carnelevarium</b>' meaning 'removing the flesh' or 'raising a gala storm'. The main focus of Goan carnival is to enjoy by indulging in singing, dancing, feasting, etc.</div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLH1G_bLDKQdIKBp0FT40v8y-yD742O5TRMnSZ_ua88AaMwZHJmHblnMPi2h82CkfMo4smJitrQHwjRiioP08WYWSVHpr7N-AyI55RSMKNa-TFtmIc4bf7-ylam1ckHYUKbu-i9bvCkY/s1600/car6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVLH1G_bLDKQdIKBp0FT40v8y-yD742O5TRMnSZ_ua88AaMwZHJmHblnMPi2h82CkfMo4smJitrQHwjRiioP08WYWSVHpr7N-AyI55RSMKNa-TFtmIc4bf7-ylam1ckHYUKbu-i9bvCkY/s320/car6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The history of carnival takes us 500 years back. Goa was earlier a <b>Portuguese </b>Colony. It is a pleasure-seeking feast of ancient <b>Rome </b>and <b>Greece</b>.<br />
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It made its emergence in the Spanish and Portuguese colonies, gradually untouched into a very Latin style of singing, drinking and dancing stints. </div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhCTX8obLtnFy2szbFV3lTPFHfTdG5f43HbTRrlvRVbGuHvq5ulnWfdC1LNYcelYWHFvYHVOWaiLbixAjYJbAzMbISyKmG667Q6PUc02rR-wKdT32tkYsjeb7Lw9TgGxanLFs4vcdBws/s1600/car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhCTX8obLtnFy2szbFV3lTPFHfTdG5f43HbTRrlvRVbGuHvq5ulnWfdC1LNYcelYWHFvYHVOWaiLbixAjYJbAzMbISyKmG667Q6PUc02rR-wKdT32tkYsjeb7Lw9TgGxanLFs4vcdBws/s320/car.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">It is during this time that the whole of Goa, irrespective of caste , creed and </div><div style="text-align: justify;">religion unite to be a part of this event.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The entire state is decorated with paper ribbons , balloons, etc. Throughout the state, many fun parades are organized and people belonging to different communities and areas prepare their tableau's with different representations and themes. These are often referred to as "<b>Floats</b>". </div></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;">On the opening day of the carnival, <b>King Momo</b> presides over the festival and "orders" his subjects to party and indulge in merry making. All the floats then take place.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeY5pAEYDa1X7E4WOTAwbI3E5P5SSGMGiU8X2OwVjERTpV9sNtW8Dc1jFII0eQTtDj5bJEdGvypH9Gj3fAgw_Ah54TlADuMxI7OwGdsyJLqkRTFjj6-TwDsScKwJZHRESEky9nuvXOfc/s1600/car3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIeY5pAEYDa1X7E4WOTAwbI3E5P5SSGMGiU8X2OwVjERTpV9sNtW8Dc1jFII0eQTtDj5bJEdGvypH9Gj3fAgw_Ah54TlADuMxI7OwGdsyJLqkRTFjj6-TwDsScKwJZHRESEky9nuvXOfc/s320/car3.JPG" width="320" /></a>Troupes of masked revelers take immense pleasure in attiring themselves in stunning costumes. They sing and dance in delight to dynamic music that is usually performed live by famous singers and artists.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The best floats are given generous prizes, for the hardwork done by float creators. The liveliness of Carnival is maintained throughout the 3 days.</div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Getting around in Goa is not at all difficult.You have a lot of options to choose from depending on your budget and comfort.The people around are friendly and always ready to help.This does not mean that you should avoid being careful and also exploit local hospitality.Goa being a popular tourist destination,transport service plays a vital role to help this industry grow.<br />
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<b><i><u>Getting around by Bicycle</u></i></b><br />
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Goa is a beautiful state with lots of greenery ,spice plantations,villages and temples and churches and of course coastal routes and beaches.So bicycle is a good option for people who love to ride.<br />
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If you want a quality bicycle it is worth carrying your own.How ever be careful about thefts.<br />
Hiring is another option but getting a good bicycle is not so easy.This is easily available option in most of the beach areas.<br />
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But i suggest if your stay is going to be a long one say 2 or 3 months then its better to buy one.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Getting around by motorcycle </u></span><span style="font-size: small;"><u>taxis</u></span></b></i></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span><br />
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</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lCQ03uRXlcZRJDzWiTY3b_Q0W2hFiM7IWloo_Sva9iRJEthKcWA-jJe-6A2MLZFrmOCZKYZFtc2G-vVN7PgE03OdxNGu8bwtH6lnAKEv7_h0-2azW6b3oUECmQ80Ykp84BmGiwcnC3o/s1600/Motor_Cycle_Taxi_Stand_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lCQ03uRXlcZRJDzWiTY3b_Q0W2hFiM7IWloo_Sva9iRJEthKcWA-jJe-6A2MLZFrmOCZKYZFtc2G-vVN7PgE03OdxNGu8bwtH6lnAKEv7_h0-2azW6b3oUECmQ80Ykp84BmGiwcnC3o/s320/Motor_Cycle_Taxi_Stand_.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Goa is the only state in India where you have the option to hire a licensed two wheeled taxi.These motorcycle taxi riders are popularly known as <b>pilots</b>.The licensed ones ride black motorbikes with yellow mudguards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You will find them at important points in towns and cities.They are a quick means of transport and best for short distances.However,please negotiate the fare in advance to be on the safer side and avoid any confusion.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJqZlx_ia8PXhbgHnzH0E9Jca3LZbFpjbGqXGeAyIOX80JVOIMscHqXSx8VxjP5VBD-RVcvTvv63Dn0HS8tI40v5F6IO3RzCELklkhET-O-W37vBTTBUg3BfOltnplZv1PbpgGGamVkU/s1600/byke+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJqZlx_ia8PXhbgHnzH0E9Jca3LZbFpjbGqXGeAyIOX80JVOIMscHqXSx8VxjP5VBD-RVcvTvv63Dn0HS8tI40v5F6IO3RzCELklkhET-O-W37vBTTBUg3BfOltnplZv1PbpgGGamVkU/s320/byke+2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is the best option if you love to ride a bike or scooter.It is also very cost effective.If you want to move around the place,follow the parties,check out interior places and different restaurants or at times go to the city, I bet this is the best option.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One needs to provide ones id proof like Passport, a refundable deposit and stay details while renting a bike.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You should carry your driving license and it also better to carry a copy of insurance of the bike and evidence of rental to avoid problems with cops.Rental rates vary depending on the season and type of bike.<br />
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<b><i><u>Getting around by Auto rickshaws</u></i></b></span><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCuL-NKQmoL6ZgxFuxZnd8h9BWy1CNu2CKsqYQ6UQhAuBky9sNGFpU4BLMnDwYAqP4Ml6wiSeBM_COO4RHt11GQsdBaAygro4WqihhVaDlRLGfbKs78Bp_CnDo7NmQPFK0Vdp3Ao2mik/s1600/auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCuL-NKQmoL6ZgxFuxZnd8h9BWy1CNu2CKsqYQ6UQhAuBky9sNGFpU4BLMnDwYAqP4Ml6wiSeBM_COO4RHt11GQsdBaAygro4WqihhVaDlRLGfbKs78Bp_CnDo7NmQPFK0Vdp3Ao2mik/s200/auto.jpg" width="150" /></a></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is a good option for short trips and is cheaper than a taxi. An auto rickshaw is a yellow-and-black three-wheeled vehicle powered by a noisy engine. It has a canopy, a driver up front and seats up to three passengers behind.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">These run by the meter and charge per kilometer. You will find them at important points in towns and cities including bus stands and railway stations.<br />
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Both self and chauffeur-driven cars are available on rent in Goa.To find this,its best to go to any travel agency or your hotel desk.Typical cost for 1 day sightseeing with chauffeur ranges from <b>INR 800 to 1500</b> depending on the type of car.You can also opt for self drive option and weekly rental instead of daily.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Taxis too are a common sight on the roads of Goa. The taxis in Goa are recognized by their distinctive black and yellow colour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The taxis here don't run on meter,hence it is</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> better to negotiate and fix the fare before hand. Fare can vary depending on the </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">amount of luggage.<br />
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<b><i><u>Getting around by Buses</u></i></b></span><br />
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This is the cheapest option and is a unique experience.Since most of the roads are motorable,travel by bus becomes comfortable. Buses in Goa are operated both by the state and private corporations. The <b>Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC)</b> is the state government's bus service.They also run 25 seater buses called as shuttle service connecting major routes like Panaji,Margao and Vasco.<br />
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Please check out the time of the last bus as most of the buses don't run after 9.00 pm.<br />
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<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsNcwr405jOphyphenhyphenCnaomJhebp-Otf63bGL__wnHHdgVp0gvr2p7BLQE5rkwoJBXqhgvTlytJJH7twm1DpD3Ph5KIjHYFo8MJV-tU8BGqHYQG14dYfzm_XihyphenhyphenfjfpxYqXQ23A0-s8GpVCQ/s1600/xx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqsNcwr405jOphyphenhyphenCnaomJhebp-Otf63bGL__wnHHdgVp0gvr2p7BLQE5rkwoJBXqhgvTlytJJH7twm1DpD3Ph5KIjHYFo8MJV-tU8BGqHYQG14dYfzm_XihyphenhyphenfjfpxYqXQ23A0-s8GpVCQ/s320/xx.jpg" width="320" /></a></b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><i><u>Getting around by Ferry boat</u></i></b></span><br />
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These are on flat-bottomed passenger/vehicle ferries used to travel across rivers.Its an unique experience to travel with locals.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ferries have been commuting people across waters for decades, but of late are gradually being put out of business by bridge-building projects.</span><br />
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The most frequented river crossings in Goa are <b>Panaji </b>to <b>Betim</b>, across the <b>Mandovi </b>(every 15 minutes); <b>Old Goa</b> to <b>Divar Island</b> (every 15 minutes); <b>Querim </b>to <b>Terekhol </b>over Tiracol river (every 30 minutes) and Cavelossim to Assolna (every 20 to 30 minutes).</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">That's all my friends! Hope this helps you getting around Goa with ease. Join me tomorrow for some more interesting topics about Goa. Till then Ciao!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are on a holiday to Goa then your tour will remain incomplete without experiencing a River Cruise.They are among the major tourist attractions in Goa.After spending the day visiting different places for sightseeing, a river cruise is an ideal way to relax and spend your evening.River cruise as well as Sea cruise are on offer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHTCHoHkEprJZcH1WnikK4WJmD2V9dbhXL9xZ_eALIg2rGEYVCHNEEjJrdJDZ1z-GY6uQWoGmeRvJtIcgSxlJ35Xx7Psl5w13V0PMwWvoGPHIuCSx16KtBCKvsMzXG2ymBCZNHyg22uE/s1600/para.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHTCHoHkEprJZcH1WnikK4WJmD2V9dbhXL9xZ_eALIg2rGEYVCHNEEjJrdJDZ1z-GY6uQWoGmeRvJtIcgSxlJ35Xx7Psl5w13V0PMwWvoGPHIuCSx16KtBCKvsMzXG2ymBCZNHyg22uE/s320/para.jpg" width="320" /></a>Panjim which is the capital of Goa is along the bank of River <b>Mandovi </b>and serves as the perfect location for such cruise tours.There are number of cruises for you to choose from - daytime, sunset and moonlight. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">These operate during the daytime.Basically there are two such on offer.The first one takes you down the Mandovi river and enters into the Zuari river and back while the second one takes you up the Mandovi river to Aldona and a mineral water spring.While on a river cruise you can view historical architectural monuments like <b>Reis Magos Church</b>, the <b>Reis Magos</b> <b>Fort</b>, the <b>Aguada Fort </b>and the <b>Cabo Raj Bhavan</b>. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are a lot of sun set cruises starting from 6.00 pm every evening on the Mandovi river.They take you on a one hour trip on the Mandovi river and while on this cruise you can watch the sunset.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can enjoy the cultural performances on this cruise performed by professional troupes.Some of the cultural dances are the <b>Dekni Temple Dance </b>, the <b>Fugdi Dance </b>and the <b>Corredinho Dance(Portuguese peasant dance)</b>.You can </span><span style="font-size: small;">also shake your legs a bit on the dance floor if you like.</span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">There is a bar on this cruise that serves some of the best available cocktails and mocktails. You come across a few monuments like <b>Reis Magos Church ,the Reis Magos Fort, the Aguada Fort </b>and the <b>Cabo Raj Bhavan</b> to name a few while on the cruise. <b>Goa Tourism Development Corporation</b> operates one such cruise called Santa Monica.There are a lot of private cruises as well </span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">This one is ideal for newly weds and romantic couples.It allows you to enjoy the excitement of cruise trip for a longer period of two hours or so.As the name suggests,you can enjoy the moon light falling over the river Mandovi while on this cruise.The cruise service begins by 5.30 in the evening and continues up to 10.30 in the night.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Apart from these, there are many operators that conduct cruises with interesting themes , like you can pick up a cruise that takes you to spot the crocodiles in the backwaters.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbpvm4VgrjDO-mmj-6bWTLIOlQEMR2kQMo7XFYWwirmcRRRz8C405u7sG3UbTwiHz8wB6f5pgiipNPOM0pL4debQe0CUNYfOSm8mgsk24_v4JRENC8RfZIN7bolZl3MLXgeMpJXUjIRA/s1600/boat.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbpvm4VgrjDO-mmj-6bWTLIOlQEMR2kQMo7XFYWwirmcRRRz8C405u7sG3UbTwiHz8wB6f5pgiipNPOM0pL4debQe0CUNYfOSm8mgsk24_v4JRENC8RfZIN7bolZl3MLXgeMpJXUjIRA/s200/boat.jpg" width="200" /></a>So..if you are on a tour in Goa,dont miss this wonderful and exciting experience...!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's all for now friends! Catch u with me tommorow with some more exciting facts about GOA!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ciao! Au revoir!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421874672735134336.post-527317041339502122011-02-05T00:36:00.000-08:002011-03-18T09:46:48.503-07:00GOAN REFRESHING DRINK-FENI<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXHA-slawTZQVXkLnKO-ALJCjGJNlKrbNc191nM2sAkGUrThbIDPMHNl4-PqBUqUGppI6-YDFXEh-uoqJmP7yWpsVMHcq2TaNXueLS7SF2Ry674fPNhG_PfBymcHIYFXN30nNE1U61nY/s1600/22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Feni is synonymous with Goa just as much as Scotch is synonymous with <b>Scotland, Tequila</b> with Mexico, or Champagne with France! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>It has a strong aroma and can get you drunk in no time...</div><br />
<div>There are 2 types of feni that are originally from Goa.....<b>Cashew feni </b>and <b>Coconut feni</b>.</div><div>Cashew feni is distilled from the juice of the cashew apples, whereas Coconut Feni is distilled from the toddy collected from the coconut trees. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This feni is more popular as compared to coconut feni.The process of making the cashew feni is very tedious and involves great amount of effort. First, the cashew apples are crushed manually.This juice generated is collected in an earthen pot which is then buried deep inside the ground and allowed to ferment. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">During fermentation, 4% of the juice gets transformed into alcohol. This juice is then collected in copper pots and distilled. During distillation process the juice is heated and the alcohol vapors are collected in a cooling condenser.</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The second fraction of distillate is known as Cazulo which is slightly stronger than Urrack. <b>Cazulo </b>is not so popular, hence not sold in market. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The third and final fraction that is distilled is known as <b>Feni</b>.This is very strong and highly intoxicating.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Feni has a long shelf life and the more it is left to mature,the better it is.Feni has a strong distinct aroma which also determines its quality.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9AMmvkF82jOKFhPgqLHQQPyyTfiBSoNbDGrxuTpt2bUpPXYBiGw6E94lbJp3Ac9mbAkgCn5QQu2hetTh8SqnJ97r0Sm2UxzCr6ITPG2jYcgnDJQFNXKGyci2GzZkuL0Dxa0Au-gjgpY/s1600/feni2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So if you happen to visit Goa,dont miss to taste this drink and enjoy the beauty more by getting intoxicated....However if you are a person who does not enjoy alcohol then you could enjoy cashew apple juice which is called as <b>Niro</b>..However its a seasonal drink..and is available from late March upto May. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So without wasting anytime just book your flight to Goa and enjoy the taste of this refreshing traditional drink "FENI"...............Thats all for now .....Happy Weekend ! Ciao ! Au revoir!! :)</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421874672735134336.post-27359804653948728422011-02-04T08:07:00.000-08:002011-03-18T09:44:28.878-07:00CASINOS IN GOA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>CASINOS ON SEA IN GOA - FOR THE WEEKEND</u></span></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hi Friends , for all casino lovers and those who love to gamble a bit n "lot" :) here's something very interesting about GOA---- and they are the amazing casinos in Goa. So here we go on a 'Casino Tour'</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Goa is the only state in India where gambling is legal.It is still in the emerging phase but one can find some of the best casinos here! The ambience , the feel , the money ....wow! Casinos in Goa are not only restricted to "LAND" but you can also find many floating on the deep blue "SEA" !!</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">CARAVELA </span></u></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</style> to the Renaissance Goa Resort Panaji and back.</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Games offered at the casino are <link href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CCLICKH%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><style>
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</style> American Roulette, Black Jack, Rummy , Poker, Ponton,Slot Machines etc.<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Entry fee starts from 1500 INR.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmo7MRFelH_yct979wrlamh3lyyCF9gi1HxKOJU9ICHuTz-xfyESnB467dbv8xwovnf6FbB-dDwS3ocDJWNkYotm-FczA07Ln0OCuRUqR3uLM89dEk0tLGgtwa085jVfL0lCx92YDnkHc/s1600/carav+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmo7MRFelH_yct979wrlamh3lyyCF9gi1HxKOJU9ICHuTz-xfyESnB467dbv8xwovnf6FbB-dDwS3ocDJWNkYotm-FczA07Ln0OCuRUqR3uLM89dEk0tLGgtwa085jVfL0lCx92YDnkHc/s320/carav+2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Casino Royale</u></span><br />
Next we have , Goa's largest and most popular casino "Casino Royale". </div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is located on a huge ship anchored to the </div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mandovi River. It has 5 operational decks and 3 Gaming floors with around 50 gaming tables and approx 30 slot machines.</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Entry fee varies from 2500 to 4000 INR . IT is open 24 x 7 for all the year round. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMPEStP8vabWVrEXGvd8jgLMguU8e2-xTBrU9nGI_ft5kj2NFeD3UNjtjgjA5GvYOALV0_quQOooZR5sCKGKw5NaPZDngHY_trEyOdBuekk0LBAQo4PZ2yEadqpnj4YBErwE3A3GUmUI/s1600/casinoroy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMPEStP8vabWVrEXGvd8jgLMguU8e2-xTBrU9nGI_ft5kj2NFeD3UNjtjgjA5GvYOALV0_quQOooZR5sCKGKw5NaPZDngHY_trEyOdBuekk0LBAQo4PZ2yEadqpnj4YBErwE3A3GUmUI/s320/casinoroy2.jpg" width="320" /></a>Popular games are American Roulette, Black Jack, Poker.</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMPEStP8vabWVrEXGvd8jgLMguU8e2-xTBrU9nGI_ft5kj2NFeD3UNjtjgjA5GvYOALV0_quQOooZR5sCKGKw5NaPZDngHY_trEyOdBuekk0LBAQo4PZ2yEadqpnj4YBErwE3A3GUmUI/s1600/casinoroy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This casino also has three Suites, Elevators, Helideck, Amphitheatre, World-class entertainment and Bars Aqua Bar Top Deck. </div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It also has a lounge for you to step away from the action and relax . You can also relish a multi cuisine buffet meal to tempt your taste buds at their restaurant 'China Garden'.</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpWxKgRBBjecxq846iZsS9ejSZ6nMGmzvOqDS6ZpU3LrEcrqk3r3Kpl_bCFL14of9NTYwN19DgYgWkCiPXqDxUcWXIpAWbbsw6RiULsRWp9-ReXuVRMxH2ZCP16fythxRpqXPY59VFwk/s1600/casino-royale-goa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
</a></div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So these are the most famous casinos on sea in GOA. Hope you all are gearing up to visit Goa and the casinos as well!! :) Thats all for now ! See you tommorow with some more fascinating casinos . Wish you all a "HAPPY WEEKEND" !!!!!!!! Ciao !! Au revoir!!!!!!!!!</div><div style="color: #073763; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpWxKgRBBjecxq846iZsS9ejSZ6nMGmzvOqDS6ZpU3LrEcrqk3r3Kpl_bCFL14of9NTYwN19DgYgWkCiPXqDxUcWXIpAWbbsw6RiULsRWp9-ReXuVRMxH2ZCP16fythxRpqXPY59VFwk/s1600/casino-royale-goa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Miramar Beach:</b></u>This beach is nearest to the capital. It is a lovely clean beach with its golden sand attracting a lot of tourists as well as locals. Many tourists gather in the evening to get a glimpse of the beautiful sunset. We can see old and young enjoy the soft touch of the sand. There is a small park sitdown for those who would like to enjoy the cool and fresh air. There are many food stalls available. The most famous and flocked one's are the "bhelpuri" stalls. We all Indians will know very well what <b>bhelpuri </b>is. Buses/rickshaws ply from the city busstand to miramar. Rickshaws may charge Rs 100 or so.....the prices keep on changing!!! If we reach in the evening we may get some fresh fish too !!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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From Miramar one can get a glimpse of <b>Fort Aguada </b>and the <b>Raj Bhavan</b>(<b>Governor's</b> <b>residence</b>).<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyYrPsFKoBvNYsFUCUXWWUBUJ92Zw6HkDDVvbz4TReGYIqsqzmHY3b7181JnRju8yQL__ZQ3G3mGi4B7mtFKzkiPvETN9f2QX4wch8Mq0UXYAafvHGc6X8Q7_dXhTnFkmUcKxfvixJJI/s1600/miramar2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNyYrPsFKoBvNYsFUCUXWWUBUJ92Zw6HkDDVvbz4TReGYIqsqzmHY3b7181JnRju8yQL__ZQ3G3mGi4B7mtFKzkiPvETN9f2QX4wch8Mq0UXYAafvHGc6X8Q7_dXhTnFkmUcKxfvixJJI/s320/miramar2.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hotels nearby : <b>Foodland</b>, <b>Temptations</b>, <b>Hotel Mariott</b>, <b>Goa International </b>to name a few. Around a kilometer from miramar , there is a park for children with various activities for them. It is a well maintained park with lots of greenary and some good piece of architecture.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Spb5Ol7_qWLOZNoNMwOxS0d1N_G1vifBOAODr2b8ulPCa6uxoP4g2F-9u3AJd7j_9NsXVPrY3VOmVAqu63FEH3A1YhIKflr7OHlkGdpFIgZuUTgzjwsHWwDrqi5hERzY0mIw9B_rNnA/s1600/arambol2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Spb5Ol7_qWLOZNoNMwOxS0d1N_G1vifBOAODr2b8ulPCa6uxoP4g2F-9u3AJd7j_9NsXVPrY3VOmVAqu63FEH3A1YhIKflr7OHlkGdpFIgZuUTgzjwsHWwDrqi5hERzY0mIw9B_rNnA/s320/arambol2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><u>Arambol beach: </u></b>This beach is situated around 50 kms from the capital(Panaji). It has a combination of rocky and sandy ambience. It is a quiet beach....for those who are in search of peace and calm. People can hire a cab/bike to reach this destination. Buses are a bad option though!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At a walkable distance there is a fresh water lake as well as some <b>sulphur springs </b>close to the sea. There is a spectacular banyan tree adjoining to which is a stone sculpture created by an <b>American Conceptual Jacek Tylicki</b>. This particular sculpture is also known as the "<b>Money Stone</b>". </div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Chapora & Vagator beach:</u> </b>These beaches are surrounded by coconut groves. There are among the most beautiful beaches in Goa. The old Portuguese <b>Chapora fort </b>stands on a hill , overlooking the tiny Chapora village.<b>Vagator beach </b>is around 22 kms from Panaji. From the beach you can see a 500 years old Portuguese fort.If you are an art lover then this is the right place for you. You could also taste Goan delicacies like <b>bebinca</b>,<b>dodol </b>at some outlets here.</div><br />
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Cabs are easily available at almost all the beaches. So transport is not at all a problem!!</div><br />
<b><u>Sinquerim and Candolim Beach: </u></b>Sinquerim is located around 13 kms from Panaji. It is a stunningly beautiful and calm beach.A lot of hotels are present nearby.There are a lot of buses that play from Mapusa to Calangute and Sinquerim.You could also visit Fort Aguada which is nearby!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">If you are tired of crowded beaches then Candolim beach is the best for you. If you want to experience some fishing activity then you could try your hand at this place. Some hotels near the beach offer yoga and meditation session in order to provide you with a sense of relief from stress and fatigue.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Vainguinim Beach:</u> </b>This is a neat and tidy stretch of silver sands with a crystal blue bay!It is very close to the Miramar and Dona Paula beach. It is surrounded by a lot of greenary. You could spot many species of birds near the plantations. This place has also proved to be trekker's delight. Star resorts are also available as means of accomodation.<br />
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So thats about the North Goa beaches! All beaches are well connected , so there is no need to worry! All you have to do is visit the beaches........ and I am sure that you would want to visit them again and again!!<br />
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See you tomorrow and Do not forget to leave comments / queries if any :) Ciao!!!!!!!!!!!!</div><br />
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Goa is the smallest state of India. Formerly a Portuguese colony ,Goa was liberated on 19th December 1961.When you think of Goa, the first thought that comes to your mind is about the golden beaches, the tempting fragrance of fish and <b>Feni</b>..... wow!! Goa is a small but beautiful state populated with loving and caring people. Every visitor gets a warm welcome , making them feel at home. Goa's traditional drink is <b>Feni</b>. Feni is prepared by extracting <b>cashew </b>juice and later processing it. It has high medicinal value. Feni is also consumed as liquor and has a lot of demand in other states. A visit to Goa is incomplete without getting a taste of feni. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apart from temples and churches another valued asset of Goa are the beaches. You can soothe your senses lying around or have a dip in the sea(Except during high tide or as the guide instructs!!). Amusements such as para gliding, boating keep you entertained throughout. To get a glimpse of ancient Goa , a trip to "<b>Big Foot</b>" at lotulim is a must. A perfect picture of ancient Goa, the people and their traditions. if we compare , it is so different from what it is today. Small state tours are made available for tourists to get a view of some important Goan destinations. Apart from these destinations there are many other spots worth visiting.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><div><div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">As for food Goan cuisine is often referred to as the "<b>EAST-MEETS-WEST</b>" cuisine. "Fish-Curry-Rice" combo is the most relished one. Prawn curry prepared with lady fingers is one of my favourites!! You can try it out too!! <b>Kingfish, Pomfret, Crabs, Chonak</b>(tasty one), modso are some more. Martins Corner is one of the best restaurants where you can get a real taste of Goan food ,Goan music and Goan ambience as well..!! <a href="http://www.martinscornergoa.com/" target="_blank">(http://www.martinscornergoa.<wbr></wbr>com/</a> ) Crabs butter garlic is also a favourite. As for entertainment the Goan cruise service is well known. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Santa Monica</st1:place></st1:city> ,Royal Cruise , Larco Bento are some of them. For casino lovers, Goa is the right place. This is some "very little" about <st1:place w:st="on">Goa</st1:place>. Keep reading and let me come up with some more exciting places worth visiting in Goa! If you love travel, food and drink ....then friends you have hit the right place !! See u tomorrow!! </span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0