On our second full day in Goa we wandered from Vivenda dos Palhacos down to the beach, a 20-minute walk.
We passed some beautiful houses along the way.
And some modest dwellings as well. It looks and feels very much like the Caribbean or Mexico. Of course, the Portuguese-style architecture and even some of the names contribute to that along with those palm trees.
And healthy signs of construction - note the bamboo scaffolding and supports.
We were struck by the irony of this sign.
And the oddly colorful trash providing gourmet fare for the peaceful porcines.
And finally, a glorious beach on a beautiful day. More about our time at the beach to follow...
As we wandered back we saw an even more intriguing sign. Had it advertised any quick cures for Delhi Belly we might have followed up.
We felt quite comfortable wandering along the roads here, the only place in India we did.
And finally back at the "House of Clowns", another good Trip Advisor find that proved to be a very pleasant place to stay.
Kathy and Brian
Two retired educators alternating joyfully between seeing the world and enjoying our eight grandchildren (in order of birth), Jake, Avery, Taegan, Lily, Peyton, Riley, Blane, and Jace.
Kathy and Brian met in the clarinet section of the University of California (Santa Barbara) Symphony Orchestra several decades ago.
Brian's Western Canadian roots and Kathy's Colorado ties resulted in their making beautiful music together along with producing a cross-border crop of descendants.
Kathy spent a year studying in Vienna at the Institute for European Studies and the University of Vienna.
Brian started the school band program in Hope, British Columbia, and later became the high school's vice-principal for 6 years and subsequently principal for 15 years before retiring in 2001.
Kathy, in between raising our three children, taught kindergarten and first grade, middle school, and high school - mathematics, computer studies, ESL, and her first love, band, before retiring in 2001.
We enjoy sharing our travel experiences and providing the odd travel tip to friends, relatives, and visitors.