Friday, 13 September 2013

5 – 9 September 2013 – Goa State, India

We decided to base ourselves at Panjim in Central Goa.  Panjim is a compact city and can easily be explored on foot.

Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

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Portuguese era buildings

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Goan azulejos (Portuguese blue and white tiles) in Fontainhas – the old Latin Quarter of Panjim

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Fresh seafood is a staple food in Goa - Fish platter, Ritz Classic Restaurant

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We visited the weekly Mapusa Friday Market in North Goa.

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Vagator Beach, North Goa

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Chapora Fort, Vagator, North Goa

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Safa Masjid – Mughal era mosque in East Goa

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Dudhsagar Waterfall, East Goa, on the border of Karnataka State

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On our final day, we spent a few hours in Old Goa, wandering around the Portuguese churches, chapels and convents in the historical city.

Ruins of the 40 metre high tower and the red laterite walls of St Augustine’s Church

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Basilica de Bom Jesus (the remains of St Francis Xavier are interred here)

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The Se Cathedral

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Statue of Vasco de Gama (Portuguese explorer) at the top of the Viceroy’s Arch, looking out to sea

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