Goa, India - December 9th, 2006

We arrived at Vasco de Gama town and during the last our in the trip the train was very near the ocean, very lush little town in the way and wonderful sites, we both were very happy to see it, and the Indian guys traveling as turist were taking a lot of pictures of the views.
After we arrived at Vasco de Gama town we took a bus to Panaji, the state capital
Goa has a character distinct from the rest of India. Catholicism is their major religion; there are more skirts than saris, and Goans are mellow and easygoing, must be the tropical influence in the former Portuguese enclave.
We stayed in Panami, on North Goa. Very nice city with the old Purtuguese quarter, narrow, winding streets. The Portuguese influence is very strong in their unique architectural heritage. Goans are restoring a lot of their mansions. There are many along the promenade by the broad Mandovi River and tour/party boats on the river.