Wandering around in Fontainhas Posted on December 29, 2006December 29, 2006 You must go to Fontainhas, said my friend Albert on the phone. It’s a heritage area where you can still see influence of Portugese architecture. He’s a true blue Goan so I couldn’t possibly not listen to him! On our last day in Goa, we headed to this old quartier of Panjim beside the Ourem creek. It’s a delightful area with so much colour and beauty that I wanted to spend much more time there. Next time, I hope I can stay somewhere in that area and take some more time to explore it. Inside the courtyard of Panjim Inn It’s quite a change from the whitewashed facades of the buildings in Panjim city, which by the way, also looks extremely cool and chic now. It’s been a while since I’ve visited and the city has since undergone a makeover that now gives it the semblance of a European city : broad tree lined clean roads and whitewashed buildings. Leaving the broad roads, we enter the narrow alley ways of Fontainhas. Old villas, and crumbling buildings, with walls painted with every colour under the sun : red, yellow, green, blue : dazzling and a sight for sore eyes surely! Signs of Christmas festivities are still in the air. Here you will get a glimpse of the real Panjim as it existed during the Portugese rule. The people as in most of Goa, are friendly and laid back and at the most will give you a sidewise glance and a smile while you go about your explorations! If you’re in Goa, take some time off from the beaches and discover this quaint and beautiful quarter of Panjim. The complete Fontainhas album Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print India & Around Living Photography Sports & Adventure Travel
Tuk-tuk calling! Posted on February 3, 2010February 4, 2010 This guy’s going to be getting a lot of calls for sure. Meet Samson, an auto driver from Chennai, who has his own website, and incredibly (yes, yes!) also turns on the meter! When I think Chennai and auto driver, my mind wanders to a journey we undertook a few… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
An I-Day surprise Posted on August 16, 2006August 17, 2006 I woke up feeling slightly depressed on I-Day. A few nagging matters refused to leave me in peace, and the best way to tackle this state, I’ve found over time, is to occupy myself with some activity or another. Geetha and I had noble intentions of watching the I-Day parade…. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Anita Recommends How to cook a perfectly delicious meal on a houseboat Posted on March 20, 2014March 20, 2014 As we cruised the waters of the Vembanad lake, I went to investigate my most favourite place. The kitchen. That’s where all the action is, after all. Joji, one of the 3 staff members on the boat, was busy frying something that looked fishy. And he confirmed my suspicions by… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Seems like u had a wonderful time in GOA ( Saw the pics in Flickr too … neat shots ) I hope u have abeautiful New Year Anita 🙂 Reply
Nice set of the pictures. Of late, a lot of folks seem to be headed to Goa. Has it become a tourist trap ? Or is it genuinely a charming place ? Reply
Love the vibrant colors. I especially like the broad white borders around window and door frames with that hue of yellow/orange. Typical Goan. Reply
Lovely pics, Anita!! This is the first time I am commenting on your blog in a long time. Though I have been one of the silent readers all these years. Where did you stay in Goa? Do give me a plan of the route you followed? Ciao, Tuhina Reply
riotofreasons: goa has always been a traveller’s favourite and not without reason. for me, it’s still a charming place! patrix: thanks! thanks tuhina! we stayed in thomson villa in candolim. we explored different parts each day, including north goa (tiracol/arambol) and then old goa (where all the major chuches are) and then fontainhas and panjim etc. Reply