Namastae everyone,
After arriving at our hotel in Goa on New Years Eve we headed straight for the beach, just in time to celebrate the New Zealand New Years at 4pm. We made ourselves at home at the beach shack which is where we spent most of our time for the next few days. We spent the rest of our New Years Eve swimming, lying in the sun and dancing. It was a perfect way to spend our last day of 2011, entering the New Year with a haka from the boys. New Years Day was much the same with everyone enjoying the beautiful environment and the small escape from the harsh reality of India. On the 2nd we were lucky enough to visit a local spice farm where we got a guided tour of the spice plantation and to climb some coconut trees. Unfortunately there was not enough time to ride the elephants but we were all able to touch and get photos with them. After the spice farm we visited St Francis Xavier's church and a few others in old Goa before heading off to a evening river boat disco. Here we got a taste of Indian music and the Indian party atmosphere. The next two days we were back to the beach, making the most of the relaxation and sun before beginning our train journey back to Mumbai.
By Georgia T and Kerryn O
After arriving at our hotel in Goa on New Years Eve we headed straight for the beach, just in time to celebrate the New Zealand New Years at 4pm. We made ourselves at home at the beach shack which is where we spent most of our time for the next few days. We spent the rest of our New Years Eve swimming, lying in the sun and dancing. It was a perfect way to spend our last day of 2011, entering the New Year with a haka from the boys. New Years Day was much the same with everyone enjoying the beautiful environment and the small escape from the harsh reality of India. On the 2nd we were lucky enough to visit a local spice farm where we got a guided tour of the spice plantation and to climb some coconut trees. Unfortunately there was not enough time to ride the elephants but we were all able to touch and get photos with them. After the spice farm we visited St Francis Xavier's church and a few others in old Goa before heading off to a evening river boat disco. Here we got a taste of Indian music and the Indian party atmosphere. The next two days we were back to the beach, making the most of the relaxation and sun before beginning our train journey back to Mumbai.
By Georgia T and Kerryn O
Can imagine how you all would have welcomed the time spent on the beach and what a wonderful way to end 2011. The time spent here would have been most welcome after life in the city. Savour every minute of this experience.
ReplyDeleteWell guys, it's nearly the end of this fantastic trip. All the planning and anticipation and now it is nearly all behind you. I am sure reading the blog that amazing friendships and memories have been made. Enjoy the last few days and we will see you all next week. God Bless and take care.
ReplyDeleteWe are now starting to get really excited as it will not be long until you land back here. Not that we are wanting to cut your adventure short! Looking forward to hearing what you thought of Mumbai, and what you did there. Hope you pack in a lot during your short stay in Singapore.
ReplyDeleteHappy and safe travels,
Gaeleen Smith