Brian, I liked your positve outlook,and helpful comments about "Moving Back To Goa". I have been born and brought up in Bombay,but I found life getting impersonal,hectic and the pollution was getting unbearable.We moved to Goa,much to my family and friends consternation,and they were so sure that Goa was only a holiday home for us.It is four years now,since we have settled here and I love being in Goa.Yes ,I do crib about the power going off,crazy driving etc,but I am happy to see that Goa is making progress,slow as it may be. What I really appreciate about Goa is the people.Yes,we have an occasional rapist,or crab mentality goans,but there are also some very warm genuine people.Ive travelled all over the world,but no where have I met such sincere warm people who are kind,without ulterior motives. I love the women who sell home grown veggies in the market places.They chat with you,give you an honest deal,even throw in extra stuff without you asking them too.I was so touched some days ago,when one lady selling bananas,offered each of my twins a banana, free.She noticed how my smallies were bothering me,and she gave them a banana each just to distract them,keep them busy. So many times,if I dont have change,Ive been told to pay the money the next day---this comment coming from strangers,who trust me to pay them at a later date is amazing. In this selfish world,I find there is warmth ,camaraderie,and friendship here.While many people may have bad experiences(I have to),I still choose to live here,and focus on the positive.With Watch dog groups,with more people being involved in being proactive,I think Goa is slowly heading in the right direction. Melinda Powell.
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