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behind coco beach
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ssharonuk 10 reviews

whislt we were staying at coco beach for the night we went on a loverly walk and found a wonderfull village just 15 mins away. It was mid day and very hot what a great site to see in the middle of the village was a bar well 2 so we had a few drinks talked with the villagers shared photos and really enjoy our couple of hours there there life style is just amazing
Set back one i needed the loo and was taken to a shed behind the bar with a hole in the floor as the toilet That wasnt as bad as the pigs scratching the door whilst i was trying to pee
and my husband found it most amusing

Updated Nov 19, 2005

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Pigs
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Pigs are kept for a couple of reasons as they are scavengers and have a very high tolerance to disease, they tend to eat anything left over or discarded including human waste, hope I haven’t put you of your Bacon sandwich

Written Oct 22, 2005

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Away from the beach sellers
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feelthevibe 19 reviews
Big Vagator beach

Big Vagator beach is often overlooked by Western tourists and is mainly used by Indian families on their holidays. The beach sellers are less active on this beach so its an ideal place to escape for a few hours.

Written Oct 17, 2004

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EVEN ROCKS CANT RESIST - PART2
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vinodcia 55 reviews

...... Apart from that big rock, even small rocks are not spared. You can clearly see this small black rock showing signs of erection....

Thanks to the Topless Sunbathing Angles.

BOTTOMLINE: GIRLIES ! TOUGH TIME AHEAD.

Updated Oct 9, 2004

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EVEN ROCKS CANT RESIST !
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vinodcia 55 reviews

This Uniquely shaped rock is located at Arambol. This is what has happned to this rock by seeing topless females on the beach.

So Dear Girlies, Apart from Humans, there are some other things also Ogling at you.... :P

Written Oct 8, 2004

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relax and enjoy the peace
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goaaddict 8 reviews

This is one of our favourite beaches in Goa (Ashvem), it is about 45 mins by taxi or motorcycle from Calangute and you can rent coco huts on the beach at several differant sites from 200 to 350 Rupees per night. It is a differant Goa compared to the husstle and busstle of the main resorts of Baga and Calangute. The beach is clean and the shacks or (Restaurants) are set well back which means that you can walk without hassle. I shouldn`t be telling you this because if you all go then it won`t be quiet the same again. If you do go try the seaview and see either Patrick or Dennis and they will look after you.

Updated Sep 25, 2004

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amazing views of the arabian sea in monsoon
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view of the roaring arabian sea in rains

the month of may sees soaring mercury levels reaching 40deg celsius and some premonsson showers are common during the evening.

the month of june heralds the onset of southwest monsoon. it gradually progresses from lakshadweep islands in south arabian sea to kerala karnataka and finally goa.

thereafter it progresses northwards and sets in over rest of the indian subcontinent.

the herald of monsoon transforms the arid parched land into a paradise of colors fragrances and romantic weather(if you love the rains)

the landscape is a hue of green from the darkest shade to a parrot green for the freshly sprouted grass.

the sea transforms itself from a sleeping giant to a churning and twisting whiplash of waves which strike the coast with such a ferocity that its loud thuds can be appreciated for some miles.

the konkan coast (western coast)of which goa is a part offers some very steep cliffs on the oceanfront. thats why it is knowsn as indias california.

my trip in monsoon to goa in july took me to a similar cliff in fort aguada located on private property of taj fort aguada beach resort.

it was raining cats and dogs and as i turned a corner on top of the hill i could hear the ocean roar.

the top of the aguada hill also known as vasco da gama point offers a panoramic view. from here one can see the aguada lighthouse.

as seen in the accompanying picture giant waves roll over each other and crash onto the rocky promonotories below creating water jets and surf which rises in the air.

one can see the narrow path which is a trekking path leading to an observation point close to the waves best negotiated in summer months when there are no rains.such paths are treacherous and slippery and should be avoided without a guide.

a lot of seating benches make for cosy corners where one can hold umbrella over your head with your beloved and watch the ocean play its game.

the western coast of india affords some really breathtaking cliff views of the ocean.

Updated Jul 31, 2004

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Topless / Nude beaches !
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vinodcia 55 reviews

Its really surprising to see that there are a few beaches in Goa that allow bathing in birthday suit. Go to Anjuna & Arambol if you want to have a glimpse of topless chicks & bottomless dicks.

Bottomline: There are people who are desperate to have proper clothing and there are a few who are desperate to shed their clothes off. *IRONY*

Updated Jun 19, 2004

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Royal beach guards!
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vinodcia 55 reviews
Dogs

These people are considered as guardians of any beaches.

PROS: They help in keeping away Beggers, Peddlers and Oglers.

CONS: Dogs, So called "Mans best friend" could become his "WORST ENEMY"

BOTTOMLINE: Goan dogs are Always intoxicated and hence their moods cant be predicted

Updated May 21, 2004

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Total chill-out
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Coco beach

If you don't want the hustle of the main beach resorts hire a taxi and go to one of the many beaches which are quiet and very beautiful.
It is very cheap to hire a taxi for a day, and the driver will recommend which beaches to visit, although he will always want to take you to where his friend works!
We travelled to 2 lovely beaches - Coco beach south of Baga and Calungute, and another who's name escapes me north of Baga. The latter had small beach shacks on stilts which can be hired out for overnight stays on the beach- so you can be awoken by the sea in the morning.

Written Apr 24, 2004

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