Yes, I am back in the United States, but I do feel a few wrap up blog posts are in order. Before trying to sum up this experience, let me first share some pictures from my last 'hurrah!' in Goa! Sick of taking ice cold bucket showers and waiting until lunchtime to feel our hands again, a few interns and I decided it was about time to head south and soak up some sunshine. Traveling to Goa was somewhat how I would imagine traveling to Puerto Vallarta for Spring Break. Hookahs, larger than life whiskey bottles, and men wearing short shorts were a few highlights of the nearly 30-hour train ride it took to get there.
Like many Indians of the North told us, Goa was actually a completely different country. Excessive Christmas decorations, baked goods, and the lack of conservative dress actually made it feel like I was already back in the US. Our group of seven equipped with scooters spent time driving up and down the coast visiting spice plantations, old Goa, and testing out the different beaches of the area. The laid-back lifestyle provided for a very fun and relaxing end to the trip.
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| A little traditional Goa mixed with traditional India. |
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| Fish curry - 80 cents! |
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| Our first mode of transportation - bicycles! Rode them all the way to, and even on the beach! |
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| My favorite spice vendor in North Goa! Thanks for the garlic ginger curry powder! |
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| Hiked down to our very own beach in south Goa. |
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| The smell of fish in the south replaced the smell of garbage in the north. |
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| Peppercorns growing at the spice plantation. |
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| My ride! |
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| Christmas was everywhere! |
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