What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
Apr 21st 2009, 8:19 am
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
we drink red wine every day virtually but in 23 days in goa along with 2 months last year and then months in france, i drunk less than a bottle, its a bit too hot for red wine.
white wine spritzers etc. vodka is cheap, with orange or soda, tonic too sweet.
adapt
kat
white wine spritzers etc. vodka is cheap, with orange or soda, tonic too sweet.
adapt
kat
Apr 21st 2009, 8:59 am
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
and for liicence things just bribe the cops...cmon u lot u have lived here for far longer than me
Apr 21st 2009, 10:04 am
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
ContessaQ:
Hemingway...
They'll sell to a donkey if it has ready cash!
I just went to see about booking a new Nano - the guy in the showroom (who has to be on commission) was very unsure about selling to a white FN - I showed him my PAN Card (needed to book a Nano) and my (Goan) Driving Licence: he said that in Goa (only Goa) a Driving Licence isn't proof of identity / address (even though you have to supply both to get one!!!), I then showed him last years Residential Permit and after a couple of phone calls he said - add a couple of utility bills in your name / address and OK.
Still haven't decided whether to book a Nano - you pay around 80% up front.
No, no-one cares; the vehicle has the insurance (fwiw) and the 'fine' is Rs. 100/- anyway unless you look like a real tourist sucker.
It's just this damn silly British thing about doin' it by the book!
Oh! - and my advice is forget buying for a 1 year stay - find a nice Goan 'friend' and 'borrow' their car (for which you 'give' them about 2,000 - 3,000 a week as a 'present').
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if you are living here for a year then buy a cheap second hand car.
Will locals (Goans) sell a 2nd hand car or motorbike to a white FN?
Can the white FN buyer EASILY get the 2nd hand car/motorbike in their name?
Still haven't decided whether to book a Nano - you pay around 80% up front.
OR does no one/the Goan locals actually care about the paperwork?
It's just this damn silly British thing about doin' it by the book!
Oh! - and my advice is forget buying for a 1 year stay - find a nice Goan 'friend' and 'borrow' their car (for which you 'give' them about 2,000 - 3,000 a week as a 'present').
AndyD 8-0#
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Apr 21st 2009, 12:31 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
of tuna in salt water was 80rps from Luma and it is fine - you can also buy it in oil *
* Hopefully its not PRINCESS OIL !
... sorry couldn't resist
K-C
* Hopefully its not PRINCESS OIL !
... sorry couldn't resist K-C
Apr 21st 2009, 3:43 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
Can you pm me regarding nano purchase please. Interested to know your experience as am thinking of getting one too.
Apr 21st 2009, 3:54 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
vbcm3
Think most people have given you a really good overview on what you can get here and what to bring with you. It's always worth it in my view to try and stuff it in your case ( if you have room which I usually don't ). Especially cheese and bacon. Other things you will find a local version of which is Ok in the end. Even baked beans and fish finegers ( if that's what you want).
As for yoru children well am of the age I have grandchildren but have a friend with two young children ( 5 and 7 years old ) who lives not far from Candodim and go to a good local but private school.
If you send me a private message I'll gladly put you in touch with her and you can have details about the schools etc etc. On the whole I'd say tha Goa is not that great in terms of dealing with young children and offering facilities but no doubt you'll create your own contacts when you get here.
Think most people have given you a really good overview on what you can get here and what to bring with you. It's always worth it in my view to try and stuff it in your case ( if you have room which I usually don't ). Especially cheese and bacon. Other things you will find a local version of which is Ok in the end. Even baked beans and fish finegers ( if that's what you want).
As for yoru children well am of the age I have grandchildren but have a friend with two young children ( 5 and 7 years old ) who lives not far from Candodim and go to a good local but private school.
If you send me a private message I'll gladly put you in touch with her and you can have details about the schools etc etc. On the whole I'd say tha Goa is not that great in terms of dealing with young children and offering facilities but no doubt you'll create your own contacts when you get here.
Apr 21st 2009, 4:07 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
vbcm3
Think most people have given you a really good overview on what you can get here and what to bring with you. It's always worth it in my view to try and stuff it in your case ( if you have room which I usually don't ). Especially cheese and bacon. Other things you will find a local version of which is Ok in the end. Even baked beans and fish finegers ( if that's what you want).
As for yoru children well am of the age I have grandchildren but have a friend with two young children ( 5 and 7 years old ) who lives not far from Candodim and go to a good local but private school.
If you send me a private message I'll gladly put you in touch with her and you can have details about the schools etc etc. On the whole I'd say tha Goa is not that great in terms of dealing with young children and offering facilities but no doubt you'll create your own contacts when you get here.
Think most people have given you a really good overview on what you can get here and what to bring with you. It's always worth it in my view to try and stuff it in your case ( if you have room which I usually don't ). Especially cheese and bacon. Other things you will find a local version of which is Ok in the end. Even baked beans and fish finegers ( if that's what you want).
As for yoru children well am of the age I have grandchildren but have a friend with two young children ( 5 and 7 years old ) who lives not far from Candodim and go to a good local but private school.
If you send me a private message I'll gladly put you in touch with her and you can have details about the schools etc etc. On the whole I'd say tha Goa is not that great in terms of dealing with young children and offering facilities but no doubt you'll create your own contacts when you get here.
I suggest you check it out and remember that consequences in India might be very severe.
ymmv
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Apr 21st 2009, 4:21 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
A-F-D is of course totally correct. When you come to the Customs you will have to fill in a form about your contents of suitcasces and you are not allowed to import food such a dairy products. So bacon and cheese are not allowed.
I remember being cautioned in new York 35 years ago becaue I had an apple in my pocket and it was not allowed. it was not a pleasant experience! Believe me. It would probably be the same here.
However I find the old addage applies. Needs must etc etc.
I remember being cautioned in new York 35 years ago becaue I had an apple in my pocket and it was not allowed. it was not a pleasant experience! Believe me. It would probably be the same here.
However I find the old addage applies. Needs must etc etc.
Apr 21st 2009, 4:39 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
Everybody brings ham, bacon, sausage cheese.
Apr 21st 2009, 5:04 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
Bloody Hell! Is that right? You learn something new everyday!
Just a thought, but someone ought to start a thread about property purchases. . . . . . . on 2nd thoughts, start one about bacon & cheese instead!
My favourites are 'fried, lean, smoked dutch back' & either Cambazola OR a really mature Cheddar. . . . . .
Regards
Hemingway
Just a thought, but someone ought to start a thread about property purchases. . . . . . . on 2nd thoughts, start one about bacon & cheese instead!
My favourites are 'fried, lean, smoked dutch back' & either Cambazola OR a really mature Cheddar. . . . . .
Regards
Hemingway
Apr 21st 2009, 5:41 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
Bloody Hell! Is that right? You learn something new everyday!
Just a thought, but someone ought to start a thread about property purchases. . . . . . . on 2nd thoughts, start one about bacon & cheese instead!
My favourites are 'fried, lean, smoked dutch back' & either Cambazola OR a really mature Cheddar. . . . . .
Regards
Hemingway
Just a thought, but someone ought to start a thread about property purchases. . . . . . . on 2nd thoughts, start one about bacon & cheese instead!
My favourites are 'fried, lean, smoked dutch back' & either Cambazola OR a really mature Cheddar. . . . . .
Regards
Hemingway
Hemmingway when you are an oap you miss your home comforts when being in Goa for six months 
. What some will do for a real bacon buttie!!
Apr 22nd 2009, 5:07 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
we drink red wine every day virtually but in 23 days in goa along with 2 months last year and then months in france, i drunk less than a bottle, its a bit too hot for red wine.
white wine spritzers etc. vodka is cheap, with orange or soda, tonic too sweet.
adapt
kat
white wine spritzers etc. vodka is cheap, with orange or soda, tonic too sweet.
adapt
kat
home brewing, lager and wine.
Apr 22nd 2009, 6:34 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
BBC said they made mistake only 1p on a pint 12p. on ciggies.
Apr 23rd 2009, 3:29 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
Hi Everyone
Reading this thread I suppose one can get anything in Goa if one has the "dosh". The only thing one cannot get even after paying the dosh is "honesty"...:curse:.....:curse:
Reading this thread I suppose one can get anything in Goa if one has the "dosh". The only thing one cannot get even after paying the dosh is "honesty"...:curse:.....:curse:
Apr 23rd 2009, 4:54 pm
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Re: What grocery type things cant you get in Goa?
Kido - you are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo right.