Above: Eli contemplating the ruins at the Old Goa watchtower, and a shot of us inside of one of the city's churches.
We took brief respite from the beaches of Anjuna and yoga with Rolf - a trip with some fellow yogis to Old Goa. Yes, the Portuguese once reigned supreme in this coastal state. And, where there are Portuguese, there are cathedrals. Old Goa, the former capital of the region, is a stark contrast to the rest of India. For starters, there are lots of wide open spaces with no people. Moreover, the familiar symbols of Christianity that we thought we had left behind in Europe have returned. All in all, the churches in Old Goa are a mere echo of the many European counterparts we saw in Italy. One even claimed to be modeled after St. Peter's. However, it was interesting to see the living history of this complicated country.
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Love the pictures! When are you two back in the States? Specifically, will you be back the weekend after Thanksgiving? Paul & I are coming to SF.
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