Monday, February 25, 2008

Goa: Anjuna and Vagator


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Anjuna
was a very different looking beach to Benaulim with rocky bays and not so good for swimming. There were lots of stalls offering the instant hippy/alternative kit with baggy trousers, mystic symbols and Che Guevara T-shirts galore. There were also dodgy gentlemen selling dodgy substances, but you'll be pleased to know I had nothing more dangerous than the local cashew Feni.

Me on Anjuna Beach

The crowd included quite a few younger people as well as some old hippy survivors. We expected a bit more atmosphere at night but it was kind of dead (it was Sunday and nearing the end of the main season) with most beach bars and restaurants empty and closing early. We did manage to stumble upon seafood buffet night at one restaurant, which was very nice, and busy for the duration. We met a Canadian guy and his German cousin who lived in Goa. The German one was a bit of a twat and made no effort at conversation. He also reminded me of Orlando Bloom, and his face needed a good slap in just the same way. Anyway, much the same feeling that it was a little bit dead there.

Vagator

The next morning we packed up and walked to Vagator. The beaches there were very picturesque rocky coves, and we settled in a very nice place overlooking the main beach. It didn't seem that much different to the last place, except the shops now sold garish pieces of luminous plastic clothing for the raver crowd. In the afternoon we decided we'd relaxed enough and headed off for some culture to Paniji by local bus.

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