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 The 'Mango House' - Children
Walking Tall by shem222Leave a Comment Address: Karaswada, Near Vrundervan Hospital MapusaPhone: 00 91 9822124802Directions: On the outskirts of Mapusa, Ask for Vrundervan Hospital and we are 2 minutes walk from there.Website: www.childrenwalkingtall.com Other Contact: childrenwalkingtall@hotmail.com
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 A recent visit to the
slum by shem222
When we arrived all the children were very happy to see us and welcomed us with lots of happy faces and handshakes.
It was a great day and I thoroughly recommend anyone to contact Children Walking Tall and ask them to take you on a visit to the slums. You could also help them out by buying fruit for distribution or bringing extra clothes and things in your suitcases. Leave a Comment
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 Bath time in the slum by shem222Leave a Comment
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Three animal-loving girls on holiday - of course we had to visit the local animal rescue!
Animal Tracks was opened in 1998 & is a fully functional veterinary clinic with a properly built kennel block housing 90-100 dogs at any given time (mostly puppies) and a purpose built cattery for 50 cats. The clinic has expanded to deal with wildlife & numerous pigs, goats, cows & water buffalo.
Visitors are always welcome to the clinic to see the animals, help with cleaning (and playing with) the cats & kittens, and the dogs always need walks. However, the best help any animal shelter could every hope for is visits from volunteer vets.
The staff were friendly and took their time to show us around & explain their activities to us. The conditions are - compared to Western standards - rather poor, basic & smelly - but the centre is doing what it can and is already making a big difference for animals in the area.
The main aim of the centre is to sterilise, treat and whenever possible re-home the animals or release them back to where they were found. As many people in Goa do not want dogs as pets, or simply cannot afford them, most adult dogs are sent back to the streets after being treated & sterilised... the operations will prevent further generations of unwanted puppies being born in the future.
The animals are all vaccinated against rabies, and dogs are then given an collar from the shelter: so if you see dogs with IAR collars, rest assured that they have been neutered/castrated and are rabies-free.
the IAR also provides this free service for those who cannot pay & obviously for the stray animals. DONATIONS ARE OF THE ESSENCE!
The centre also fights for the rights and survival of India's wildlife: Horrendous cruelty is inflicted on elephants, monkeys, "dancing bears" and snakes.
Please NEVER give money to anyone with performing animals! Leave a Comment Address: Assagao, near the town of MapusaPhone: 0091-832-226 8328Directions: At the end of the track behind St. Sebastian's Chapel, just down the road from the Assagao Panchayt (there are signs)Website: http://www.iar.org.uk/india/goa.shtml Other Contact: E-mail: iargoa@satyam.net.in
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 by jimbo27
Trip Includes Full board and evening stay with:
Visit to Spice Plantation and Lunch
Afternoon swim in the river.
Overnight stay at in Huts within the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Elephant Ride
Bullock Cart Ride
Evening show with the Elephants, feed the elephants..
Evening walk, Campfire and sing Song.
Morning swim with the Elephants
Visit to the Dugshar Waterfalls. Leave a Comment Address: Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife SanctuaryDirections: Buy the trip from your rep or local travel company
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 Me, outside the Ayurveda/Yoga
shack, Goa by JessH
...Sure, you can visit one of the 5-star resorts and pay good money for great relaxation, but I found that especially in Asia there are plenty of little gems "off the beaten path" that offer beauty treatments and a whole lot more for a lot less.
This "shack" for example, was located on the road leading down to the beach near our hotel in Calangute (Golden Eye Hotel). The owner only works here during the dry months, and moves into the city during the monsoon.
One of my friends was complaining of back aches & pains, the other had an upset stomach, and I just wanted a nice facial with some natural oils & pastes. We decided to enter this "shop" full of spiritual posters, herbal charts, crystal stones and flickering candles and never regretted it. This seems to be a popular "healer" as we had to wait 2 days for an appointment, and there were always queues of locals & tourists alike.
To cut a long story short: my friend's back was 80% better the next day, the other girl's stomach settled soon thereafter, and I had 1 hour of absolute bliss in my own little universe :-) We paid between 700 - 1000 Rupees per treatment... TRY IT!
Services offered were:
> Reiki.
> Massages.
> traditional Ayurveda treatments.
> Herbal remedies.
> Nutrition advice.
> Yoga & stress counselling.
> etc. Leave a Comment Address: Calangute, near Golden Eye Hotel.
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 Old portugese house in Goa by Justin_goa
While you are in North Goa, take a trip to some of the villages Assagao, Saligao or if you have the time take a trip to Diwar island. You have to cross Mandovi river from Ribandar, on the way to Old Goa. The old Goan houses are fascinating. It's a shame to see most of them are poorly maintained and in shambles. Very few are well maintained and if you are lucky, you could get a chance to visit one of the local homes and have a look inside. Don't miss it!! it's worth trying..!!! Leave a Comment Address: Assagao, Saligao, Parra, Diwar Island etc...Directions: All of these places are easily accessible from North Goa.
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 Dancing girls meeting you at
the Sahakari Farm by tashka, 2 more photos
The ticket costs 300 rupees (and you are welcome to leave some tips too), which includes lunch.
At first you are told some general facts about spices, then you have a guided tour round the spice farm. The Sahakari Farm also offers bathing with an elephant as an entertainment.
Don't forget to take a bottle of water when you go there. The guided tour takes about 45 minutes, and it's hot there. Leave a Comment
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 A very brave man by susie46Leave a Comment Address: Various sites, all taxi drivers know address
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 by Justin_goa
Tony and Debi run regular classes at various venues in Goa. Anyone from the age of 16 years upwards is welcome to come to learn to dance.
They have Goan students, European students, Indian students as well as students from Africa, America and Australia.
All have one common aim, to learn to dance so they can then use their skill wherever they go. Leave a Comment
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