Haven't had the chance to write yet but have downloaded the pictures. Click on the link at the bottom and you should be able to see an album titled Goa, India. Good luck.
Our two adventures outside the hotel included a dinner at a nearby seafood open air restaurant and a visit to the Dudhsagar Falls and Spice plantation on Sunday. Here is info on where we went.
I'll try to write later about the little things I want to remember - there are many.
About the falls
The Dudhsagar Falls are amongst the top 100 highest waterfalls in world. Situated on the border of Goa and Karnataka, the Dudhsagar Waterfalls takes a steep plunge 2000 feet down in the wooded mountains of the western Ghats. Believed to be amongst the highest falls in the country, these magnificent falls are located in a blissful tropical jungle with crisscrossing streams. The view from the top of the falls is breathtaking. The falls looks even better at magical light of dawn.
About Sahakari Spice Plantation
http://www.sahakarifarms.com/virtual_tour.html (A great description of our visit at this site.)
While in Goa, do NOT miss this great opportunity of visiting the biggest spice garden, managed by the professionals with in-depth knowledge of the spices and herbs. They just opened it to the public about a couple of years ago, that too, the owner Mr. Sahakari was not keen at all on getting it commercialised. It was only after Mr. Anil pursued and insisted constantly that he agreed to it. But now of course he does not repent. This has provided a great opportunity to the students, locals and the foreign tourists alike to get an insight and learn the spices. Its qualities and aromas have invited and tempted people and traders from all over the world! So, come down and also relish the most delicious home made food, using the local spices apart from enriching your knowledge! Moreover, the food is served in a very ethnic style in the earthen pots on the banana leaf. The guests are free to use their fingers for eating instead of forks and spoons, as per Indian style. They also have folk and temple dances performed for the groups and the place provides a befitting ambience for special day for the incentive groups. You would find here every spice that can be grown in the tropical climate (except saffron). Situated a few km away from Ponda, on the way to the Bondla sanctuary, the area is on a hilly terrain with a very thick vegetation with natural streams flowing through it.
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3 comments:
What a wonderful blog!!!! I have enjoyed every minute of your stay in India. Love, Barbie
Loved the pictures! The boys have all grown so much! I agree with Barbie! A wonderful blog.
On another note, I'm just as distressed as you are about Bali. Know it will all work out, though.
Speaking of Barbie, we had dinner at her house last night. Great fun catching up with both Bill and Barbie after seven months! FYI: Bill and Judith C. were there as well, and Judith wanted your blog site address. Your fan club is enlarging!!
Hugs and Love to all of you!
Wow,Nancy!How talented you are! Not only are you a loving, devoted wife and mother,you're also a very interesting writer, excellent photographer, marvelous educator, adventurous traveler, and superb blogger! All that, and a FETTERMAN, too??!! How proud you make all of us! Hugs and kisses to all! Love, Aunt Mary Lou
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