Goa for an old fogey

Selkie · Dec 11th, 2007, 01:53

Hi folks,

I'm looking for suggestions about where to go in Goa for an oldish fogey like me. I'm 43, like company but am not into partying and boozing.

I don't want to be in a 'party central' area, neither do I want to be in an area full of package tourists. I want beach bars where I can hear the waves, not pounding techno.

Also I'd like to stay inland maybe a homestay on a farm or in the hills, also maybe in a little interesting town. I like animals and birds and cultural stuff.

I want to plan a three week trip for Jan/Feb. I'll probably be travelling on my own but I'm not overly bothered about that.

So suggestions are very welcome!

Cheers!

unclelach · Dec 11th, 2007, 06:35

My only visit to Goa was when I was 59 and that was several years ago. Stayed a few days in each of Baga and Palolem. Palolem was very beautiful. Baga was buzzing but the problem was not the noise but the heat, even in November.

Would love to revisit Goa to see the old churches and re-experience the southern beaches.

PeakXV · Dec 11th, 2007, 06:50

Here's a birdwatcher's log on Goa that I found not long ago - you might take note of the locations/accommodations that are mentioned - as birders tend to flock to the more reserved locales.

Shaktipalooza · Dec 11th, 2007, 06:55

Old Fogey?!?!??!

I'm 38 and refuse to think in a few short years I will be all washed up.

ARRRRGGHHHHH!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Selkie

Hi folks,

I'm looking for suggestions about where to go in Goa for an oldish fogey like me. I'm 43, like company but am not into partying and boozing.

I don't want to be in a 'party central' area, neither do I want to be in an area full of package tourists. I want beach bars where I can hear the waves, not pounding techno.

Also I'd like to stay inland maybe a homestay on a farm or in the hills, also maybe in a little interesting town. I like animals and birds and cultural stuff.

I want to plan a three week trip for Jan/Feb. I'll probably be travelling on my own but I'm not overly bothered about that.

So suggestions are very welcome!

Cheers!

vdvoort · Dec 11th, 2007, 07:12

Hi Selkie (hmmm...oldish fogey, 43? You're not even half way!). Anyway, last November I was in Calangute and Palolem, enjoyed both, that time neither of them had much partying going on, nor were full of package tourists. But Palolem was more relaxed, beautiful beach, spent a few evenings sitting in beach bars/restaurants, indeed just listening to the waves, with a nice cold Kingfisher and an occasional chat with other tourists. Don't know what it will be like in Jan/Feb., but think Palolem will be your best option. Make a boat trip in the morning to spot dolphins, it's really nice (I saw many, one time even very near the beach). Stayed at a small hotel in Patnem, the Sea View Hotel (no sea to see though ;-), it's more inland). It has nice, clean rooms, kind staff, and a good restaurant.

Enjoy!

capt_mahajan · Dec 11th, 2007, 09:01

Theres something in the air today.

Another member says his youth is over at 30, selkie says old fogey at 43.... here's me contemplating my age, then....

Shaktipalooza · Dec 11th, 2007, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

Theres something in the air today.

Another member says his youth is over at 30, selkie says old fogey at 43.... here's me contemplating my age, then....

Let's see, how old was Lance Armstrong when he won his last Tour De France?

wonderwomanusa · Dec 11th, 2007, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_mahajan

Theres something in the air today.

Another member says his youth is over at 30, selkie says old fogey at 43.... here's me contemplating my age, then....

If 43 is "old fogey" then I must be ready for the assisted living home ... but really, there must be at least one more visit to India in me somewhere....

Selkie · Dec 12th, 2007, 02:09

Old-ISH fogey, actually......

And I quite enjoy being a fogey, whatever one is!!

Thanks for the suggestions folks, all very gratefully recieved.

pontesnm · Dec 12th, 2007, 02:15

wonderwomanUSA:

My dad visited the US last year from India when he was 83 (and he and my mother travel independently). You have many more visit left!

machadinha · Dec 12th, 2007, 02:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by pontesnm

My dad visited the US last year from India when he was 83 (and he and my mother travel independently).

Now that's the spirit

(Far-from-old yet unavoidably slightly-aging non-fogey speaking.)

SueJ · Dec 12th, 2007, 03:38

We've forgotten to answer the OP's original question and just got fixated on how old we all are (I'm not confessing at this stage, but def older than the OP).

I would vote for Agonda. No package tourists, mixed ages but predominantly older rather than younger, definitely no techno and plenty of wave noises.

Tomkat · Dec 12th, 2007, 07:35

We're in 60's and visited Agonda and Benaulim last year and enjoyed it so much we'll be back in Feb. Recommend Camilson's and Mahnamahna's . A rented motorbike is great for cruisin' too.

Selkie · Dec 13th, 2007, 03:00

Thank you Sue and Tomkat for the Agonda suggestion - that is what I was hoping for from this thread! Sorry if I caused the rest of you to examine your fogeyness!!

the opoponax · Dec 13th, 2007, 04:28

I'll be in Agonda for a week or so in January, myself. I'm a mere babe of 26, but if you think you can handle it, I would be happy to push your wheelchair and remind you to take your pills if our visits happen to line up.

Dec 11th, 2007, 01:53	#1
Selkie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 67	Goa for an old fogey Hi folks, I'm looking for suggestions about where to go in Goa for an oldish fogey like me. I'm 43, like company but am not into partying and boozing. I don't want to be in a 'party central' area, neither do I want to be in an area full of package tourists. I want beach bars where I can hear the waves, not pounding techno. Also I'd like to stay inland maybe a homestay on a farm or in the hills, also maybe in a little interesting town. I like animals and birds and cultural stuff. I want to plan a three week trip for Jan/Feb. I'll probably be travelling on my own but I'm not overly bothered about that. So suggestions are very welcome! Cheers!

Dec 11th, 2007, 06:35	#2
unclelach Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 222	From a really old fogey My only visit to Goa was when I was 59 and that was several years ago. Stayed a few days in each of Baga and Palolem. Palolem was very beautiful. Baga was buzzing but the problem was not the noise but the heat, even in November. Would love to revisit Goa to see the old churches and re-experience the southern beaches.

Dec 11th, 2007, 06:50	#3
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,515	Here's a birdwatcher's log on Goa that I found not long ago - you might take note of the locations/accommodations that are mentioned - as birders tend to flock to the more reserved locales. __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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vdvoort Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands/Jaipur Posts: 93	Hi Selkie (hmmm...oldish fogey, 43? You're not even half way!). Anyway, last November I was in Calangute and Palolem, enjoyed both, that time neither of them had much partying going on, nor were full of package tourists. But Palolem was more relaxed, beautiful beach, spent a few evenings sitting in beach bars/restaurants, indeed just listening to the waves, with a nice cold Kingfisher and an occasional chat with other tourists. Don't know what it will be like in Jan/Feb., but think Palolem will be your best option. Make a boat trip in the morning to spot dolphins, it's really nice (I saw many, one time even very near the beach). Stayed at a small hotel in Patnem, the Sea View Hotel (no sea to see though ;-), it's more inland). It has nice, clean rooms, kind staff, and a good restaurant. Enjoy!

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capt_mahajan Dis member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,874	Theres something in the air today. Another member says his youth is over at 30, selkie says old fogey at 43.... here's me contemplating my age, then....

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Selkie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 67	Old-ISH fogey, actually...... And I quite enjoy being a fogey, whatever one is!! Thanks for the suggestions folks, all very gratefully recieved.

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pontesnm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bardez/Mumbai/New Jersey (USA) Posts: 292	wonderwomanUSA: My dad visited the US last year from India when he was 83 (and he and my mother travel independently). You have many more visit left!

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SueJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 169	We've forgotten to answer the OP's original question and just got fixated on how old we all are (I'm not confessing at this stage, but def older than the OP). I would vote for Agonda. No package tourists, mixed ages but predominantly older rather than younger, definitely no techno and plenty of wave noises.

Dec 12th, 2007, 07:35	#13
Tomkat Long Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 35	We're in 60's and visited Agonda and Benaulim last year and enjoyed it so much we'll be back in Feb. Recommend Camilson's and Mahnamahna's . A rented motorbike is great for cruisin' too.

Dec 13th, 2007, 03:00	#14
Selkie Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 67	Thank you Sue and Tomkat for the Agonda suggestion - that is what I was hoping for from this thread! Sorry if I caused the rest of you to examine your fogeyness!!

Dec 13th, 2007, 04:28	#15
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	I'll be in Agonda for a week or so in January, myself. I'm a mere babe of 26, but if you think you can handle it, I would be happy to push your wheelchair and remind you to take your pills if our visits happen to line up.

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