Interestingly two chaps with goan sounding names moved into our new Dubai community.
When I asked one if he was Mangalorean or Goan he replied - "We are 100% Pakistani but our parents are of Goan origin." The guy actually sounded like he was boasting....about his present nationality! I would consider it a great misfortune if I had a Pakistani passport. It takes 2 weeks for them to know if their EU visa application has been approved! Now I will not be surprised if a Goan holding an Afghan or Somalian passport sounded proud about it. The soil you eat from does take a hold of you. Kind Regards, Ralph
