Hindu & Catholic Influence
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Like so many seaports on this planet, Portugal brought Catholicism to Goa. But this is India, so the influence of Hinduism is prevalent, too.
In the first photo, the trident and crescent moon meansLue lisää
Like so many seaports on this planet, Portugal brought Catholicism to Goa. But this is India, so the influence of Hinduism is prevalent, too.
In the first photo, the trident and crescent moon meansLue lisää
Here are a few signs I found interesting in Goa:
It’s actually illegal to smoke in public! (I’m not sure if this is true for all of India, but it was illegal in Mumbai, as well.)
As for theLue lisää
We asked Nelson to take us to a market where local Goans shop, and he did not disappoint!
I sure felt sorry for that stray kitty, though. She did not seem very happy.
After making it through the gauntlet of bureaucracy required to step foot in Goa, Larry negotiated a taxi tour for us, along with two German couples we met along the way.
Our cabbie’s name wasLue lisää
We went snorkeling with in Male. So beautiful!
Hulhumale Watersports Club led the expedition and they did a great job. Not only did they provide all the equipment, but they explained everything veryLue lisää
The capital of this far flung archipelago is “full of house plants” as Larry so eloquently put it, where in its numerous shady alleyways I saw literal alley cats.
I saw
I’m always curious about street signs and graffiti around the world. In the Maldives, I noticed a “new to me” script.
I don’t even know what this alphabet is called or what language itLue lisää
Male is the capital of the Maldives. But while the roads are cram jammed with cars and motorbikes, it still did not feel as frenetic as most big cities.
Larry and I tried to pinpoint what makes MaleLue lisää
While wandering around Male today, Larry and I stumbled into Sultan Park. The treehouse was closed, alas, but this lush park is a real gem.
As far as imaginary lines go, the Equator is actually quite meaningful. It’s not just some human construct due to territorial issues and politics; it truly divides our planet in half.
This shipLue lisää
Matkaaja So interesting about the swastika symbol