First impressions:
Arriving in Goa, one of the India provinces, is typical for the Indian culture
all over the world. Lots of rubbish and filth all over the place and a crazy
driving culture, where the horn plays a very important part. But they try to
clean it all up once a year. Not so in Egypt where Cairo grows 4 meters on its
own filth every millennium.
Weather:
The season is over in mid April. It's simply getting too hot. More than 300
Centigrade is more than most Northerners can handle. And then you have a very
high humidity to boot. But as in the rest of the world, the weather is out of sync
and the weather in Goa is exceptionally hot for the season.
The people:
What makes a trip in addition to the country is the people you meet and Martin
met many persons from all walks of life. Indians are very friendly and peaceful.
Little crime, no drunkards and no fighting and screaming in the streets, but you always take your precautions anyhow.
There are lots of them. The there are 1,2 billons. Just 100 millions less than
China.
Commercialization:
One of the nice features of Goa is the lack of commercialization. You are not
charged for everything all the time. The trip taken to the jungle was free of
it. You paid for the trip, accommodation and food. Paid for your beers, drinks
and water bottles.
Recommendations:
Dental treatment is some 40% of Norwegian prices and the quality is very good.
Check out what a crown on your tooth costs in Norway and then in Goa, and you
can pay for your holiday as well. Martin will. Hopefully in December 2007.
Back to the beginning.
