Mar 25, 2009 - Sightseeing in South Goa

I set out with another guy from the overland truck early this morning and headed to Paolem, a larger “chill out” beach town 12 kilometers away from Agonda. ... The views from the boat ride were beautiful, and the water seemed much clearer than the waters immediately adjacent the Agonda shoreline. ... It was my intent to simply head back to Agonda and enjoy the evening at the beach. ... However, along the road back to Agonda and as we neared Chaudi, the nearest medium-sized city and about 3 kilometers from Paolem, I saw a number of large and elaborate parade floats. ...

Mar 24, 2009 - Chilling Out in Goa at Agonda Beach

Everyone who knows me realizes that I am not the type to sit on the beach sunning myself – not for more than 5 minutes, anyway. I used the day to read, explore the area around Agonda Beach and - during the mid-afternoon heat – surf the net for several hours. ... For me, this is about the closest I come to a “chill out” day.Everyone who knows me realizes that I am not the type to sit on the beach sunning myself – not for more than 5 minutes, anyway. I used the day to read, explore the area around Agonda Beach and - during the mid-afternoon heat – surf the net for several hours. ... For me, this is about the closest I come to a “chill out” day....

Feb 28, 2009 - Agonda: people and pictures

I've met many wonderful people here. I'm including some pictures of Agonda and Palolem. ...

Feb 27, 2009 - Gilligan and my scooter

Dercy's Coco-huts has a night watchman.Dercy's Coco-huts has a night watchman....

Feb 26, 2009 - Coconut Trees and Yoga

I wanted to head to Agonda which is in the southern part of Goa. ... My travel book says that nothing resembles your quintessential tropical paradise more than Agonda. ... I had to catch another bus… I started to regret turning down the A/C taxis that offered to take me directly to Agonda from the airport. ... After posting this entry I am going to go rent a moped and travel back to Agonda. ...

Dec 13, 2008 - Agonda Beach

Since our train does not leave until Monday at 23:18 we decided to retreat to this beach and kick back for the weekend. However, here in Agonda which is off the beaten track(very limited bus service), there are even fewer of the few tourists. ... In India for 6 mos, been in Agonda the past 3 wks but heading up to Pune where a bunch of their friends are meeting for Christmas. ...

Nov 27, 2008 - Goa

Hi everyone, Once again we are in another world and it's hard to believe we still haven't left India.Hi everyone, Once again we are in another world and it's hard to believe we still haven't left India....

Jan 20, 2008 - Agonda - Getting there

To get to Goa, we took an overnight sleeper from Bombay. Our rickshaw driver (we hired to take us back to the train station) suggested a less developed beach 10km north called Agonda. ... We figured, why not?, so he drove us over and it was perfect.To get to Goa, we took an overnight sleeper from Bombay. Our rickshaw driver (we hired to take us back to the train station) suggested a less developed beach 10km north called Agonda. ... We figured, why not?, so he drove us over and it was perfect....