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Given that Goa is in the tropics, I was amazed at how few insects I saw there or elsewhere in India ... I expected the place to be crawling (literally!) with spiders and insects, as well as lizards, geckos, and maybe even snakes. In fact, we only saw two reptiles ... one was a cobra in a basket, and the other was the tiniest gecko ever at the hotel. There were butterflies on the beach, and a few mosquitoes, but even they were scarcer than I imagined.
Sinquerim Beach, Goa, India.
On the 5th of June 2000, the River Princess encountered a fearsome storm off the coast of Candolim. It grounded on the beach at Sinquerim, spilling some 40 tonnes of oil. And there ... in 2010 ... it still was.
Apparently it was finally lifted and removed in 2012.
Captures from the Sunburn Festival 2007, Goa, India (28 & 29 December, 2007).
Some of the world's greatest Goa Trance DJs performed live at the festival, the first of its kind in India. Three stages, with internationally reknowned DJs pounding out their beats through the day and late into the night, just off Candolim Beach in Goa, India.
The only crib, if any, was that the tickets were perhaps a bit exhorbitant for the value received.
Canon 1D Mark III at 6400 ISO,
Sigma 50-500 "Bigma",
Hand-held!
This camera redefines the "impossible" in photography.
Spathodea is a monotypic genus in the flowering plant family Bignoniaceae. The single species is Spathodea campanulata, known as the Fountain Tree, African tulip tree, Flame-of-the-forest or Nandi Flame. It is a tree that grows between 7–25 metres (23 - 82 ft) tall, native to tropical Africa. This tree is planted extensively as an ornamental tree throughout the tropics and is much appreciated for its very showy reddish-orange or crimson (rarely yellow), campanulate flowers. It has the potential to become an invasive species, however.
The flower bud is ampule-shaped and contains water. These buds are often used by children who play with its ability to squirt the water. The sap sometimes stains yellow on fingers and clothes. The open flowers are cup-shaped and holds rain and dew, making them attractive to many species of birds. In Neotropical gardens and parks, their nectar is popular with many hummingbirds, such as the Black-throated Mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis), the Black Jacobin (Florisuga fusca), or the Gilded Hummingbird (Hylocharis chrysura). The wood of the tree is soft and is used for nesting by many hole-building birds such as barbets.
The generic name comes from the Ancient Greek word spathe, in reference to the spadix-like calyx.
Their food was so good ... we never had a bad meal ... never ran out of new things to try .... and did not have time in two weeks to go back and have all our favourites a second time!
My own favourites were Goan Chicken Curry (mild but tasty), Peanut Butter Chicken, Lemon Chicken, Chicken in Black Bean Sauce, Murg Malai Chicken Tikka ... to name only a few ...
You rarely saw pork on the menu, I never saw lamb at all, and beef recipes were very limited although it was usually available. Beef and pork are not eaten by certain religions in India, pork would possibly not be condsidered too safe in their climate anyway, and I'm only guessing there are not many sheep in Goa. But the chicken was delicious, and invariably so tender! Seafood and fish were both plentiful and tasty, although it is not my personal favourite. They also had a lot of tasty vegetarian dishes ... it would be a good place for veggies.
Goan food is not typically Indian, and tends not to be so hot as you generally imagine Indian food to be. There is a lot of Portugese influence in their cooking. Chinese food is readily available too. There was no MacDonalds in Candolim however ... ;-)
North Goa 2015 Roundup - Take a look at must visit important tourist attractions of North Goa including Fort Aguada and its Lighthouse, Candolim Beach, Calangute Beach, Baga(white sand) Beach, Anjuna Beach and Vagator Beach. Also see the images of Goan water games like Parasailing, Water Scooter, Banana Tube Boat Ride, Jet Skiing and more.
Captures from the Sunburn Festival 2007, Goa, India (28 & 29 December, 2007).
Some of the world's greatest Goa Trance DJs performed live at the festival, the first of its kind in India. Three stages, with internationally reknowned DJs pounding out their beats through the day and late into the night, just off Candolim Beach in Goa, India.
The only crib, if any, was that the tickets were perhaps a bit exhorbitant for the value received.
Canon 1D Mark III at 6400 ISO,
Sigma 50-500 "Bigma",
Hand-held!
This camera redefines the "impossible" in photography.
This is Anita who lives in Candolim, Goa. She works each day at the beach where she sells sarongs and also does manicures and pedicures for the tourists.
I met her whilst on holiday over the past few weeks when she regularly greeted us when we arrived at the beach and did my wife's nails.
Towards the end of our stay she kindly agreed to pose for me.
Candolim Beach, Goa. This was growing all over behind the beach, in what must have been almost pure sand. Presumably it is salt tolerant.
From Wikipedia -
Calotropis is a genus of plants that produce milky sap hence also commonly called milkweed. It is considered a common weed in some parts of the world. The flowers are fragrant and are often used in making 'floral tassels' in some mainland Southeast Asian cultures. Fibers of these plants are called mudar or mader. The plant is known as aak in Ayurveda. The latex is said to have a mercury-like effects on the human body, and is some times referred to as vegetable mercury and is used in place of mercury in aphrodisiacs. It is used variously but sometimes leaves are fried in oil for medicinal purposes.
The calotropis plant is usually found in abandoned farmland. Cattle often stay away from the plant because of its unpleasant taste and due to presence of Cardiac Glucosides in its sap.
Root bark has Digitalis like effect on the heart, but was earlier used as a substitute of ipecacuanha.
It is a poisonous plant; calotropin, a compound in the latex, is more toxic than strychnine. Calotropin is similar in structure to two cardiac glycosides which are responsible for the cytotoxicity of Apocynum cannabinum L. Extracts of flower of Calotropis procera has shown a strong cytotoxic activity in the patients of colorectal cancer. They are harmful to the eyes.
Highland Beach Resort, Candolim, Goa, India.
OK ... a refrigerator. Nothing strange about that. But what is that thing on top!!?? It called itself something like a voltage regulator. I assume it's there to even out power surges. Power cuts are a regular event in India. Daily, at the very least.
The fridge was a mini bar, complete with a price list. But nothing inside! It was not locked, so we very soon stocked it up from the supermarket. Fruit juice, water, soft drinks ... and a bottle of the local dark rum! McDowell's ... rather nice ...
By Tomazinho Cardozo
Kala Mogi, Candolim
20.10.2015
41st Tiatr Competition Group A, by Kala Academy of Goa supported by TAG.
More here
joegoauk-tiatr.blogspot.in/2015/10/41st-tiatr-competition...
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These guys were sorting out bags full of bottles, on the road leading up to the Highland Beach Hotel. Recycling seems to be a big thing in India. I'm not sure where it all goes, but they do it religiously.
Highland Beach Resort, Candolim, Goa, India.
Welcome to room 1208 ... I say "room" ... it was in fact a suite, and it was almost as big as our bungalow here in England!
Behind me is the door. To the left is a sofa ... to the right, a pair of chairs. The big doors open out onto a nice balcony, with a pair of chairs. The archway ahead leads into the "kitchen" ... except that it only contains a fridge and a huge sink for washing clothes. The living room must have been as big as our living room at home.
Visarjan Ganesha Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated in India, primarily in the state of Maharashtra. It marks the culmination of the 10-day long Ganesha Chaturthi festival, during which elaborate idols of Lord Ganesha are worshiped in homes and public pandals. "Visarjan" means immersion, and on this day, devotees bid farewell to the Ganesha idols by immersing them in bodies of water, such as rivers or the sea, symbolizing the return of Lord Ganesha to his celestial abode while also promoting environmental awareness and the need for eco-friendly celebrations.
Captures from the Sunburn Festival 2007, Goa, India (28 & 29 December, 2007).
Some of the world's greatest Goa Trance DJs performed live at the festival, the first of its kind in India. Three stages, with internationally reknowned DJs pounding out their beats through the day and late into the night, just off Candolim Beach in Goa, India.
The only crib, if any, was that the tickets were perhaps a bit exhorbitant for the value received.
Canon 1D Mark III at 6400 ISO,
Sigma 50-500 "Bigma",
Hand-held!
This camera redefines the "impossible" in photography.
This was taken by the lady on the beach, with whom I was sharing sunset memories!
Candolim Beach, Goa.
OK - there's a story behind the next few photos, which were all taken at this shop, here in Candolim - and it does not involve me receiving any gemstones!!
The day we were due to go to Mumbai, Bob's camera broke. It's a compact digital camera, about three years old, and suddenly the shutter would not stay open. The frustration!!! Luckily I still had mine ... but even so, we are both so used to having our own cameras.
Our first idea was to quickly buy a cheap camera, even just to use in Mumbai. But we couldn't find a camera shop ... now, Khan's shop is right next door to the internet cafe and underneath our favourite restaurant. Several times while waiting for me to finish checking my emails, Bob sat chatting to Khan's colleague. He enquired of him as to where he could buy a camera in Candolim, and the chap (I'm afraid I didn't get his name) said that his friend Khan could fix anything.
It was too late for the Mumbai trip (we managed with mine!) but figured there was nothing to lose by letting him have a go. I have to admit, I had my doubts. How wrong was I! That man is a genius! By the time we got back, it was fixed. He's never had any training ... nor any schooling ... he just sits down and starts taking things apart logically. What a gift. He put in a new IC chip (I'll bet you can't even buy those in England) and a new spring ... cost hardly anything ... bingo.
It's the one thing about places like India - necessity is the mother of invention. If you can't buy it, you fix it.
In the process of testing the camera, Khan took a few shots around his shop. "You can show everybody", he said ... so, everybody ... here you are! Khan Gems & Jewellery. Top stuff, nice guys, and they even fix cameras ...
This was an amazing supermarket ... it had everything and more ... including a complete wall of Lays Potato Chips!
Highland Beach Resort, Candolim, Goa, India.
Looking into the living room from the kitchen ... towards the main entry door. Check out the old fashioned ceiling fan! Love 'em.
Captures from the Sunburn Festival 2007, Goa, India (28 & 29 December, 2007).
Some of the world's greatest Goa Trance DJs performed live at the festival, the first of its kind in India. Three stages, with internationally reknowned DJs pounding out their beats through the day and late into the night, just off Candolim Beach in Goa, India.
The only crib, if any, was that the tickets were perhaps a bit exhorbitant for the value received.
Canon 1D Mark III at 6400 ISO,
Sigma 50-500 "Bigma",
Hand-held!
This camera redefines the "impossible" in photography.