How much money does a family of four need in Goa for 3 months?
Jul 2nd 2007, 10:55 pm
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What about school - will they be allowed a three month break?
Jul 2nd 2007, 11:10 pm
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Yeah i was wondering about that too as i thought schools had clamped down on kids being allowed to take time outside of the official holidays, but as Remy mentioned his kids are i think 8 & 10 they might be a bit more flexible(?)
Jul 3rd 2007, 5:49 am
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Hi There Noni and TDK,
No the two of you are quite right, the schools have clamped down.
We try to make sure the kids attendance is as faultless as possible through the year. There off for two weeks at christmas but we are going for a month this December and have to request permission from the school. It means the kids will miss two weeks of school time but they wind down on the run up to the Christmas holidays anyhow so they wont miss much work at all.
If the school refuse permission then were going anyhow and they can fine us if they like.
I maintain our kids will learn far more from their experiences in India than they will in school and the last time we took them it was with the headmasters blessing and he agreed with us.
Its all 'ifs and buts' at the moment but we will try and work things out with the school to obtain the best possible solution. At the end of the day the kids come first and if their education will suffer then 3 months in Goa wont be happening until they are old enough.
I still believe travel is the best education if approached in the 'educational way'.
The other thing is that the schools in Northern Ireland are off for a continuous 8 weeks over July and August and if needbe we might go then as well. I know its the monsoon but still think it would be a fabulous experience for us all.
Kind Regards,
Remy
Jul 3rd 2007, 8:26 am
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Re: How much money does a family of four need in Goa for 3 months?
Hi There Noni and TDK,
No the two of you are quite right, the schools have clamped down.
We try to make sure the kids attendance is as faultless as possible through the year. There off for two weeks at christmas but we are going for a month this December and have to request permission from the school. It means the kids will miss two weeks of school time but they wind down on the run up to the Christmas holidays anyhow so they wont miss much work at all.
If the school refuse permission then were going anyhow and they can fine us if they like.
I maintain our kids will learn far more from their experiences in India than they will in school and the last time we took them it was with the headmasters blessing and he agreed with us.
Its all 'ifs and buts' at the moment but we will try and work things out with the school to obtain the best possible solution. At the end of the day the kids come first and if their education will suffer then 3 months in Goa wont be happening until they are old enough.
I still believe travel is the best education if approached in the 'educational way'.
The other thing is that the schools in Northern Ireland are off for a continuous 8 weeks over July and August and if needbe we might go then as well. I know its the monsoon but still think it would be a fabulous experience for us all.
Kind Regards,
Remy
No the two of you are quite right, the schools have clamped down.
We try to make sure the kids attendance is as faultless as possible through the year. There off for two weeks at christmas but we are going for a month this December and have to request permission from the school. It means the kids will miss two weeks of school time but they wind down on the run up to the Christmas holidays anyhow so they wont miss much work at all.
If the school refuse permission then were going anyhow and they can fine us if they like.
I maintain our kids will learn far more from their experiences in India than they will in school and the last time we took them it was with the headmasters blessing and he agreed with us.
Its all 'ifs and buts' at the moment but we will try and work things out with the school to obtain the best possible solution. At the end of the day the kids come first and if their education will suffer then 3 months in Goa wont be happening until they are old enough.
I still believe travel is the best education if approached in the 'educational way'.
The other thing is that the schools in Northern Ireland are off for a continuous 8 weeks over July and August and if needbe we might go then as well. I know its the monsoon but still think it would be a fabulous experience for us all.
Kind Regards,
Remy
Not criticising you, I just wondered about the three months. In fact when ours came out for two weeks the Headmaster said the same thing that the experience in India would be wonderful for them. The eldest made a diary and wrote into it every day. When she came home she re wrote it into a text book with photo's of her daily activies. She then had to do a presentation to the class.
All this term their religious subject has been India and Hinduism and she was delighted to have had so much to take into the project. We had enough sari's and punjabi outfits for half a dozen of the girls to wear, plus all the bangles bindi's and the boys indian wedding hats.
This year they are coming out in January for three weeks, and are asking to see the temples.
Jul 3rd 2007, 10:07 pm
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Re: How much money does a family of four need in Goa for 3 months?
Hi There Noni and TDK,
No the two of you are quite right, the schools have clamped down.
We try to make sure the kids attendance is as faultless as possible through the year. There off for two weeks at christmas but we are going for a month this December and have to request permission from the school. It means the kids will miss two weeks of school time but they wind down on the run up to the Christmas holidays anyhow so they wont miss much work at all.
If the school refuse permission then were going anyhow and they can fine us if they like.
I maintain our kids will learn far more from their experiences in India than they will in school and the last time we took them it was with the headmasters blessing and he agreed with us.
Its all 'ifs and buts' at the moment but we will try and work things out with the school to obtain the best possible solution. At the end of the day the kids come first and if their education will suffer then 3 months in Goa wont be happening until they are old enough.
I still believe travel is the best education if approached in the 'educational way'.
The other thing is that the schools in Northern Ireland are off for a continuous 8 weeks over July and August and if needbe we might go then as well. I know its the monsoon but still think it would be a fabulous experience for us all.
Kind Regards,
Remy
No the two of you are quite right, the schools have clamped down.
We try to make sure the kids attendance is as faultless as possible through the year. There off for two weeks at christmas but we are going for a month this December and have to request permission from the school. It means the kids will miss two weeks of school time but they wind down on the run up to the Christmas holidays anyhow so they wont miss much work at all.
If the school refuse permission then were going anyhow and they can fine us if they like.
I maintain our kids will learn far more from their experiences in India than they will in school and the last time we took them it was with the headmasters blessing and he agreed with us.
Its all 'ifs and buts' at the moment but we will try and work things out with the school to obtain the best possible solution. At the end of the day the kids come first and if their education will suffer then 3 months in Goa wont be happening until they are old enough.
I still believe travel is the best education if approached in the 'educational way'.
The other thing is that the schools in Northern Ireland are off for a continuous 8 weeks over July and August and if needbe we might go then as well. I know its the monsoon but still think it would be a fabulous experience for us all.
Kind Regards,
Remy
BTW have any of you visited Hampi (just over the border in in Karnataka)? You'd probably need about a couple of days to go there and back and to allow time to explore but its an amazing place and i'm sure it'd be a real adventure for the kids! Its vast rocky landscape is the site of the ancient Vijayanagar kingdom and is covered with ancient temple ruins and even the old royal elephant stable!I also climbed a hill & visited a sadhu and his young German student who had thrown away his passport! I visited about 15 years ago so i guess its probably changed a bit since then but when i was there there were just a few basic GHs and cafes in the small 'high street'. Anyway its just a suggestion for the back burner, as if you have a few months in India, theres so much interesting stuff to see outside Goa.
All the Best - TDK
Jul 3rd 2007, 10:19 pm
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BTW have any of you visited Hampi (just over the border in in Karnataka)? You'd probably need about a couple of days to go there and back and to allow time to explore but its an amazing place and i'm sure it'd be a real adventure for the kids! Its vast rocky landscape is the site of the ancient Vijayanagar kingdom and is covered with ancient temple ruins and even the old royal elephant stable!I also climbed a hill & visited a sadhu and his young German student who had thrown away his passport! I visited about 15 years ago so i guess its probably changed a bit since then but when i was there there were just a few basic GHs and cafes in the small 'high street'. Anyway its just a suggestion for the back burner, as if you have a few months in India, theres so much interesting stuff to see outside Goa.
All the Best - TDK
All the Best - TDK
Yes have visited Hampi, went by train, an experience in it's own right. Stayed in a Hotel in the nearby town. Wonderful site, they have opened up so much and are still working on it. You certainly need a couple of days to see it. Everything from early air-con to the stone chariot and the old disco
, then you have to be blessed by the elephant and everything else, one of the best archaeological sites we've been to. As good if not better than Ephesus and Pammukale in Turkey.Regards
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Jul 3rd 2007, 11:01 pm
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Hi Remy & Noni, just to let you know i totally agree with you that the university of life/experiencing India will be far far more educational than being pent up in a classroom! Thats great that your kids/grandkids are interested to learn about the Indian cultures and religious traditions also, and its encouraging to hear that their schools can see the value in it.
BTW have any of you visited Hampi (just over the border in in Karnataka)? You'd probably need about a couple of days to go there and back and to allow time to explore but its an amazing place and i'm sure it'd be a real adventure for the kids! Its vast rocky landscape is the site of the ancient Vijayanagar kingdom and is covered with ancient temple ruins and even the old royal elephant stable!I also climbed a hill & visited a sadhu and his young German student who had thrown away his passport! I visited about 15 years ago so i guess its probably changed a bit since then but when i was there there were just a few basic GHs and cafes in the small 'high street'. Anyway its just a suggestion for the back burner, as if you have a few months in India, theres so much interesting stuff to see outside Goa.
All the Best - TDK
BTW have any of you visited Hampi (just over the border in in Karnataka)? You'd probably need about a couple of days to go there and back and to allow time to explore but its an amazing place and i'm sure it'd be a real adventure for the kids! Its vast rocky landscape is the site of the ancient Vijayanagar kingdom and is covered with ancient temple ruins and even the old royal elephant stable!I also climbed a hill & visited a sadhu and his young German student who had thrown away his passport! I visited about 15 years ago so i guess its probably changed a bit since then but when i was there there were just a few basic GHs and cafes in the small 'high street'. Anyway its just a suggestion for the back burner, as if you have a few months in India, theres so much interesting stuff to see outside Goa.
All the Best - TDK
Havnt done Hampi yet but its high up there on our 'things to do in December' I have read up on it and it sounds and looks amazing.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Regards,
Remy
Jul 3rd 2007, 11:04 pm
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Hi, Remy,
Not criticising you, I just wondered about the three months. In fact when ours came out for two weeks the Headmaster said the same thing that the experience in India would be wonderful for them. The eldest made a diary and wrote into it every day. When she came home she re wrote it into a text book with photo's of her daily activies. She then had to do a presentation to the class.
All this term their religious subject has been India and Hinduism and she was delighted to have had so much to take into the project. We had enough sari's and punjabi outfits for half a dozen of the girls to wear, plus all the bangles bindi's and the boys indian wedding hats.
This year they are coming out in January for three weeks, and are asking to see the temples.
Not criticising you, I just wondered about the three months. In fact when ours came out for two weeks the Headmaster said the same thing that the experience in India would be wonderful for them. The eldest made a diary and wrote into it every day. When she came home she re wrote it into a text book with photo's of her daily activies. She then had to do a presentation to the class.
All this term their religious subject has been India and Hinduism and she was delighted to have had so much to take into the project. We had enough sari's and punjabi outfits for half a dozen of the girls to wear, plus all the bangles bindi's and the boys indian wedding hats.
This year they are coming out in January for three weeks, and are asking to see the temples.
Its definately a lifechanging experience for Kids and indeed adults.
BTW I know youv told me before but cant remember the post......what age are your two grandchildren again?
Regards,
Remy
Jul 4th 2007, 12:23 am
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[QUOTE=Remy-Ireland;5007193]Hi Noni,
Its definately a lifechanging experience for Kids and indeed adults.
BTW I know youv told me before but cant remember the post......what age are your two grandchildren again?
Regards,
Remi
We will have two children out at the end of the year 6 and 10.
Its definately a lifechanging experience for Kids and indeed adults.
BTW I know youv told me before but cant remember the post......what age are your two grandchildren again?
Regards,
Remi
We will have two children out at the end of the year 6 and 10.
Jul 4th 2007, 1:06 am
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Re: How much money does a family of four need in Goa for 3 months?
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Hi, Remy and Old man,
We will be able to start a children's club.
Ours are a boy of 7 and a girl 11. The way the weather is this year at home they will have forgotton what sun, sea, and a beach are.
There is another good "supermarket" in Porvorim Farmers Market ( or Choice)
not too badly priced, drinks cheap. Fresh meat o.k. but we do miss good quality bacon.
Hi, Remy and Old man,We will be able to start a children's club.
Ours are a boy of 7 and a girl 11. The way the weather is this year at home they will have forgotton what sun, sea, and a beach are.
There is another good "supermarket" in Porvorim Farmers Market ( or Choice)
not too badly priced, drinks cheap.
Fresh meat o.k. but we do miss good quality bacon.
Jul 4th 2007, 1:22 am
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Hi TDK
Yes have visited Hampi, went by train, an experience in it's own right. Stayed in a Hotel in the nearby town. Wonderful site, they have opened up so much and are still working on it. You certainly need a couple of days to see it. Everything from early air-con to the stone chariot and the old disco, then you have to be blessed by the elephant and everything else, one of the best archaeological sites we've been to. As good if not better than Ephesus and Pammukale in Turkey.
Regards
Tony P
Yes have visited Hampi, went by train, an experience in it's own right. Stayed in a Hotel in the nearby town. Wonderful site, they have opened up so much and are still working on it. You certainly need a couple of days to see it. Everything from early air-con to the stone chariot and the old disco
, then you have to be blessed by the elephant and everything else, one of the best archaeological sites we've been to. As good if not better than Ephesus and Pammukale in Turkey.Regards
Tony P
All the best - TDK
Jul 4th 2007, 1:31 am
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Thanks Remy and i'm sure you and all the family will love Hampi, and as i'm sure you know even just catching the trains and buses in India can be quite an experience. I always find it interesting how the people and some of the customs and languages etc can vary quite a bit from state to state in India, although luckily for us lazy Brits just about everyone speaks Hinglish)!
Jul 4th 2007, 2:09 am
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Re: How much money does a family of four need in Goa for 3 months?
Be a bit more upmarket - Don't let the B@@@@@@t's get you down.
You can get the comfy beach cane chairs for just over £10 each.
How about taking one of those self inflating blow up beds - they are really comfortable, we use them camping. Just plug into the electric and away to go.
You can get the comfy beach cane chairs for just over £10 each.
How about taking one of those self inflating blow up beds - they are really comfortable, we use them camping. Just plug into the electric and away to go.
So i guess even if i fork out on a few items of half decent furniture i could always move it to the next place i lease maybe(?)
Jul 4th 2007, 4:34 am
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[quote=old man;5007484]
Hi old man,
Wow thats great!
Our two are 8 and 10.
We havent booked as yet (as we will wait closer to the time to get a good flight deal) but we are looking at early Dec for 28 nights.
BTW our boy Ryan is the 8 year old and Rachel is the 10 year old.
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Remy
Wow thats great!
Our two are 8 and 10.
We havent booked as yet (as we will wait closer to the time to get a good flight deal) but we are looking at early Dec for 28 nights.
BTW our boy Ryan is the 8 year old and Rachel is the 10 year old.
Regards,
Remy
Jul 4th 2007, 4:38 am
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[quote=noni;5007659]
Hi, Remy and Old man,
We will be able to start a children's club.
Ours are a boy of 7 and a girl 11. The way the weather is this year at home they will have forgotton what sun, sea, and a beach are.
There is another good "supermarket" in Porvorim Farmers Market ( or Choice)
not too badly priced, drinks cheap. Fresh meat o.k. but we do miss good quality bacon.
Hi Noni,
Seems like all the kids are around the same age. Amazing.
We will all have to try and tie up sometime.
Childrens Club? Now theres an idea.
Kind Regards,
Remy
Hi, Remy and Old man,We will be able to start a children's club.
Ours are a boy of 7 and a girl 11. The way the weather is this year at home they will have forgotton what sun, sea, and a beach are.
There is another good "supermarket" in Porvorim Farmers Market ( or Choice)
not too badly priced, drinks cheap.
Fresh meat o.k. but we do miss good quality bacon.Hi Noni,
Seems like all the kids are around the same age. Amazing.
We will all have to try and tie up sometime.
Childrens Club? Now theres an idea.
Kind Regards,
Remy
