Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Lunch on the beach







The Goan dishes are just amazing!

Chips, ice cream, necklaces








At Baga Beach, the vendors are really intense. I said "no thank you" about 70 times. Some of them didn't mind being photographed.

One cute little girl insisted I buy some chips before taking her picture.









Goa













Goa looks a bit like Macau due to the Portuguese buildings, and a bit like Hawaii. My sunburn feels like San Diego.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Goan cuisine










Portuguese and Indian cuisines meld together to create amazing flavors in Goa. Excellent Bulchao shrimp, chicken curry, and pork. Caramel custard has a very intense caramel taste.

Ratnigiri Beach








Our driver




Saleem has driven us 8+ hours everyday in the Toyota minivan. It's not easy due to all the motorbikes, autorickshaws, trucks, and cows in all the lanes, all going at different speeds. He speaks English fluently, is a conservative driver, and is more neatly dressed than we are in our shorts and Tevas.



Route 66




It's the day after Easter and the rental car comes equipped with Jesus and a driver who speaks English. The back of the Toyota is emblazoned with "Praise the Lord." We are ready for our road trip to Goa!

Location:SH4,,India