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left Hampi on the overnight sleeper bus - we had been warned and took a seat, a sleeper bus has uppler and lower beds, and you get thrown around as you go over the pot holes and bumps. the roads were better than we have had, but still a ong way from perfect.
When we arrived, we wondered if perhaps we had gone through a border crossing and not noticed, we seemed to be in a different country. Because it was a Portugese colony until the early 1960's, the architecture of the main cities is Portugese, and there are huge catholic churches everywhere. Because of the European package tourists at the beach, there is obviously a lot more money around, and the people speak excellent English, and most wear western dress.
We stayed in a guesthouse in the capital Panaji for 4 days, did a government package tour of the north of the state, visited the churches in Old Goa, took a boat trip on the river. Very easy, and quite relaxing. Now we have moved to Benaulim beach in South Goa, to a hotel with a pool!!!, and a beach about 10 minutes walk. Hence, we have hired a scooter for 2 days. We have both been a bit off colour, so it has been good to have a few days down time to recuperate.
Off to Chennai on the train tomorrow!!!
to see our photos from Goa click on the link below
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