Category Archives: Goa

From Margao to Mumbai on the floor of a sleeper class train carriage.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by fiona

We arrived at Margao train station about an hour early so we sat on our huge bags and got stared at for a while.  We fed some dogs and ate delicious ice-creams.  When our train finally arrived we were lucky … Continue reading →

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In Goa again (Patnem part three).

Posted on March 4, 2012 by fiona

2nd March 2012. Today has been a quiet day.  We’re living in another pretty green cottage; this one set in a lovely flower filled garden just off the main beach road.  We hired a bike and drove in to Chaudi, … Continue reading →

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The night bus from Hampi to Goa.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by fiona

We arrived early to the bus company’s designated pick up spot, and as a result had to endure an hour or so of pretty intense begging.  It began with a few young women and their children which was fine. We … Continue reading →

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Patnem – Part 2.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by fiona

The fourth day – 21st Feb 2012. It’s almost 10pm and I’m writing this entry whilst swinging around in a hammock in the garden of my guesthouse. Very little in the way of sleeping was done last night.  I’d forgotten … Continue reading →

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Patnem – Part 1.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by fiona

The first day – 18th Feb 2012. Having only managed about three hours sleep since Thursday, today has been a strange day.  I meandered round Patnem in a zombie like haze.  I ventured into Chaudi and went through the mountains … Continue reading →

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India Highlights.

Posted on March 28, 2010 by fiona
Shere Khan at Ranthambore National Park.

Leaving India made for a very early teary start. I loved my time there and feel I have so much to thank India for. I hope with all my heart I’ll make it back one day. My India highlights… 1 … Continue reading →

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The Journey to Gokarna and Onward to Kerala.

Posted on January 21, 2010 by fiona

After bidding goodbye to Hampi (and briefly to Lynsey) I traveled onward to Gokarna where I spent my very first days as a solo traveler.  Though Gokarna proved to be beautiful and Om beach oozed a laid back, rustic kind of charm … Continue reading →

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Leaving Palolem.

Posted on December 16, 2009 by fiona

Our last day in Palolem was an emotional affair. We visited the Goa Animal Sanctuary in the morning and it was harrowing. We burst into tears at the sight of the poor cat who’s tail had been bitten off and the tears continued … Continue reading →

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