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Published: August 13th 2009
This is how I'd imagined monsoon in Palolem! We are blessed with sunshine which stretches on for days, before the humidity builds and releases torrential downpours which reflect and revive. We get a fantastic deal on a penthouse apartment on the Palolem - Patnem road, just 5 mins walk through coconut groves to the beach. We are living in sparkling clean luxury complete satellite TV, internet connection, our own kitchen and huge, completely private sunbathing terrace. I take advantage of the seclusion with some serious tan line free sun worship! We go to market in Chaudi every few days for fresh fruit, veg and fish. It's a real novelty to cook for ourselves after over 11 months on the road.
Coming back after our jaunt in Karnataka, we find we have become 'local'. Villagers greet us as we walk into town and we stop to chat with Goan and ex-pat friends...it's like we're characters in 'Cheers!' except we're in an idyllic tropical village and not a pub run by Ted Danson.
We rent a scooter and visit other beaches around Canacona, including the turtle nesting beach Galgibag, but agree that nowhere is as beautiful as the heavily palmed Palolem.
Driving through peaceful villages, the sea on one side, paddies and plantations on the other, is an essential Goa experience. My heart swells with happiness both for the moment we're in, and the adventures we have enjoyed together this past year. Even when tears come, my overwhelming emotion is joy. It's hard to tear ourselves away, but we have such a bond with this place that I know we'll be back.
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How do and good luck and God bless!
Hiya, just been reading thru your blog there on your travels in India to try and get an insight for my travels there in 2 months time. Just like to say thanks for giving me an idea of what lies in store. Gained a wealth of knowledge from ypur blog. Congratulations on your engagement. Hope all goes well. Good luck and God bless!