*Vanxim, on the river Mandovi, has been out of sight for years. And out of mind too. Originally belonging to the Santa Monica nunnery in Old Goa, the island is deserted. Now a resort project on the island has divided **villagers. Many want ‘development’ and jobs while others feel that this will destroy the island ecologically.* *Gerard D Souza crossed two ferries to sense the mood of the people on this lost island.*
Click on the link to read more http://bygerarddsouza.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanxim-on-river-mandovi-has-been-out-of.html -- Keep Going Gerard de Souza Reporter: O Heraldo Ph 9765853312, 0832-2410815 email: <gerard_dso...@gomantaktimes.com>gernal...@gmail.com Blog: http://www.bygerarddsouza.blogspot.com Revora, Bardez, Goa 403513 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
