Goa is the least chaotic of Indian cities. Laid back, taking life slowly. Even the railway station is fairly spacious and finds time to play 'yeh shaam mastani' on the loudspeaker. Palm trees and feilds mark the reddened landscape. The sun and sea are the staple offerings, fish and alcohol the delicacies.
Some of Goa's soul is lost with its new found wealth and tourism. The increase in numbers of foreign and domestic tourists seem to choke the beach. The architecture in the cities is especially utilitarian and bereft of any imagination. Except for some colonial buildings there is nothing worth exploring in the urban areas.
The countryside and beaches are a different story. Oh the sea, oh the shacks, oh the sunset, just go to Goa and fall in love with the place.
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