Hangout in Goa

Goa was chosen as destination to unite with parts of Junita’s family. Jacob, Ragini, Leah and Sofia came by car from Mangalore. The rest of the group (Justin, Rosita and Rita) did fly in from Delhi. And on the last day we had a surprise guest, Junita’s middle sister Anita turned up. We had a house for 5 days at
Candolim beach which is at North-Goa. The season is just starting so loads of Beach Shacks are still in the construction status. The sea was too wild to go inside. So we did walk a lot on the beach, enjoyed the sunsets but did as well some tours to Aguada Fort, Fontainhas Old Quarter in Panaji and Old Goa.

We visited Fort Aguada which was built by the Portuguese in 1612 to defend Goa against the Dutch. One evening we drove to Fontainhas Old Quarter in Panaji where we had some drinks in the “For the Record - Vinyl Bar” and some good food at the “Outpost”, which was kind of a French Bistro. Busy with live guitar music. Loads of old colourful colonial buildings there.

And finally our trip to Old Goa. It’s the former capital of Portuguese India. Full of old churches and old colonial buildings. Established in 1510.
We visited the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi and the Tower and the ruins of the Church of St. Augustine. It’s an interesting story. The convent was established in 1572. The Portuguese government banned the religious orden of the Augustinians in 1832 and by 1835 all Augustinians had to leave Goa. The church was abandoned and finally collapsed.

I had first time Goan food and I need to say it was so tasty. Kingfish Thali, Pomfret Thali, Sausage Pulao, Butter Garlic Calamari and more. So far the Indian food is a pure delight. Look forward to much more!

We enjoyed as well the People’s Beer a lot which is by the people for the people.Read more