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Jul 26th 2013, 11:11 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By GoanPlaces

Divorce and moving back

Moving back to the UK with kids and getting divorced. Three, nearly four years in India now. **** the hague convention (I don't think India is a signatory in any case) I'm taking the kids back with...
Forum: Goa
Jul 26th 2013, 1:37 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,438
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: PIO query

You are actually in a better position PIO wise than 2nd & 3rd generation Indian families who also wish to apply for PIO status, but cannot as there are no birth certs. You have the documentation it...
Forum: Goa
Jul 26th 2013, 8:28 am
Replies: 67
Views: 6,765
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Tell me about Goan food

Yeah I'm doing great - it's now nearly 4 years since I moved to Goa! Don't as yet have any inclination to move back to the UK hahaha!
Forum: Goa
Jul 25th 2013, 6:38 pm
Replies: 67
Views: 6,765
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Tell me about Goan food

For South Indian veg food you cannot go wrong eating at a branch of Navtara. They have branches in Panjim, Mapusa, Povorim and Calangute now. It's fast food though and not a place to have a...
Forum: Goa
Jul 25th 2013, 6:34 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,438
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: PIO query

If you have your great-grandfather's birth cert showing that he was born in India, then to in all intents and purposes he is an Indian (you cannot tell skin colour from a birth cert). That said,...
Forum: Goa
Jul 25th 2013, 6:18 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,358
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Weather in Goa

Weather in Goa -

June to September - low 24C High 28C - Rainy, overcast, occasional bursts of sun.

October to January - low 25C High 33C - Sunny, Bright skies, occasional showers.
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Forum: Goa
Sep 6th 2011, 7:44 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Baby things to do in South Goa

Take the baby to the beach and give him/her the very first swimming lesson! In north Goa we have 'Tumble Tots' for babies and young children which involves jumping, climbing, dancing movement. ...
Forum: Goa
Sep 6th 2011, 7:15 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,409
Posted By GoanPlaces

Days out in the tail end of the monsoon

Today we went to Arambol lake and had a wonderful day out with a picnic. Anyone else got siggestions for days out? Thanks

J
Forum: Goa
Aug 30th 2011, 6:25 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,035
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Motorhomes

My hubby & I are considering buying a used Tempo Traveller (minibus) vehicle and converting it into a campervan. There are no standard off the shelf campervans available in Goa as far as I am aware...
Forum: Goa
Aug 30th 2011, 6:12 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,862
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Latest ploy at NEWTONS

Gosh! Shock! Horror!

You will never believe this, but today I bought goods totalling Rs 805 in Newtons and I only had a Rs 1000 note. Beleive it or not they let me off the 5 rups and gave me...
Forum: Goa
Aug 25th 2011, 7:36 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,862
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Latest ploy at NEWTONS

Well what can I say, we get the retail we deserve! If we didn't frequent such establishments then they would close down due to lack of business. The fact that Newtons is semi-clean (not downright...
Forum: Goa
Aug 25th 2011, 7:05 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,862
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Latest ploy at NEWTONS

It would be nice if the staff wore deodrant also or at least washed regularly. Some of them really stink of BO - I was in there yesterday and the checkout girl smelt like mouldy cheese - made me...
Forum: Goa
Jun 8th 2011, 12:55 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,103
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: The wonder of Newtons

When a checkout assistant at Newtons sees a Westener buying Rs. 2000 worth of groceries or more, what do you think she is going to feel?! Is she going to be pleased that 'her' store is taking all...
Forum: Goa
Jun 7th 2011, 12:57 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,103
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: The wonder of Newtons

No shop assistant in Goa will ever smile at you - as they are either being paid scum wages Rs.5000/ (£80) per month average (Newtons), or they are part of a family business (Lawande) - and they are...
Forum: Goa
Apr 30th 2011, 11:44 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 18,086
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: River Princess

The Princess will never be gone entirely! The current contract is just for below waterline removal - meaning that the visible part of the ship will go, but the bit that's stuck under the sand - that...
Forum: Goa
Apr 30th 2011, 11:33 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 12,746
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Repatriation of money

One word: Gold. Wear it if possible! Other than that sthum & keep quiet & take advice from others on here :)
Forum: Goa
Dec 10th 2010, 3:46 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 5,258
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Tourist Fatalities in Goa 2010/11 season

Julian Assange should come here to Goa, he would not be accused of rape here :)

LOL
Forum: Goa
Dec 10th 2010, 3:30 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 8,015
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Maleria tablets

Cider is brilliant! I have made sweet, strong, AND sparkling cider! Mulling some for Christmas - like you do with wine! Love it. Cider is not available to public yet, as certain licences and health...
Forum: Goa
Nov 24th 2010, 1:03 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,248
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Uk volunteer seeks accommodation advice

This is my friend Diego's charity! He wants his to become as successful as El Shaddi :) Diego used to work at El Shaddi until he found that the clothes prople donated were sold and the money used...
Forum: Goa
Nov 24th 2010, 12:53 am
Replies: 43
Views: 8,015
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Maleria tablets

LOL It's a matter of protection, not personal taste! Or perhaps taste comes into it like cherry-flavoured condoms - protection and taste tee hee!

I've found that you don't need to use...
Forum: Goa
Nov 24th 2010, 12:32 am
Replies: 43
Views: 8,015
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Maleria tablets

Spray is better as it can be sprayed on clothes as well - mozzies can and will bite through t-shirts and even jeans. Try putting gel on a t-shirt! With the spray wou will have to re-apply every 2...
Forum: Goa
Nov 24th 2010, 12:22 am
Replies: 127
Views: 10,084
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Prices

Hello! Taxi! I was canvassed for a taxi when DRIVING my JEEP! Through the driver-side window came - Hello, Taxi! Tip like dread says is to negotiate and don't get into a taxi before agreeing the...
Forum: Goa
Nov 24th 2010, 12:15 am
Replies: 43
Views: 8,015
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Maleria tablets

And for those who might object to my previous post that I don't take anti-malarial drugs, I have a stockpile of artemisinin and chloroquine in my medical cupboard just in case.
Forum: Goa
Nov 24th 2010, 12:04 am
Replies: 43
Views: 8,015
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: Maleria tablets

Don't bother using these - they poison your body and don't protect against malaria only DELAY the onset of symptoms if you are unlucky enough to contract this. Instead, use Odomos spray, mosquito...
Forum: Goa
Nov 16th 2010, 7:33 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,410
Posted By GoanPlaces

Re: SETTING UP A COMPANY TO BUY PROPERTY IN GOA

Agreed, and anyone who is crazy enough to purchase now....

People who have unwittingly 'purchased' in the past deserve a hand up and to have 'their' property taken off their hands by AN Other. ...
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