Goa: Paradise for the Creative

Wannabe Tourists: Mom, Dad, and Me
My brothers could not make it to Goa. Rayan was buzy with school, and Alan had a dance competition.

We stayed at Molly Malone's (Calangute, Goa).
Molly Malone's also runs an Irish pub. I promise it was a coincidence that we lived here (it is besides the point that my Dad loves Goa because he believes that one has an instant license to walk around with beer-in-hand).

A silver jewelery flea market near our hotel, Calangute, Goa
Anjuna Flea Market: Every Wednesday, off Anjana Beach
A must see for all things handicraft...several artisans from all over the country sell their ware here.

Wooden Handicraft at Anjuna Flea Market

Mapusa Market at Mapusa, Goa (every Friday)

This market is very different from the Anjuna Flea Market. The market brings together local fruit and vegetable vendors, cloth traders, and food producers. You will also see some handicraft artisans.

Yummy, homemade Goan Sausages
These sausages are made of uncooked pork, marinated in various Indian spices.

Indian Spices at Mapusa Market

St. Xavier's Church, Old Goa, Goa
Do not miss its (and other Goan churches') architecture. Breathtaking.

The Altar, St. Xavier's Church

16th century stone flooring at a church in Old Goa, Goa

That was quite a vacation. Would you like some tender coconut?