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Written by Nanqi You

Category: India

Published: March 07, 2019

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Christina Johanson's Story of Recovery

Some of you might remember Christina Johanson who had an accident here in GOA 2 years ago while visiting and sustained a head injury. She has since recovered beautifully and has returned to work at Walla Walla Clinic as a physical therapist.

 I knew the story and had participated in her "GOFUNFME" compaign. What I didn't know is it is in this small Goan town of Benaulim, where we are staying right now, her accident happened. We were in a coffee shop COFFEE STOP while the American owner asked us if we knew Christina after we told him we were from Walla Walla WA. Of course we do, she was my therapist.

This is 3 days ago and I have been messaging her ever since. She is the best remote guide for us on her "stomping grounds", and we have since followed her advice to shrusti's, Pamaira, C-Five, Hideout, Dihna's, Rooftop, for exceptional food, and Anjuna, Kashmir Art Gallery, Tuk Tuk for beautiful THINGS.

Christina is so LOVED here. 

Kashmir Jewelry and gifts Benaulim GOA*

Shrusti's - best dosas with Christina's egg Burke (fillings)

C-Five - best fish and chip with little shark as fish

Adam's Coffee Stop

Nikola yoga healer at Sola Luna Yoga

Antonio at Dinha's - he drives, waits table, and arranges trips

Kashmir owner Nazir - good jewelry fair price

Jonny taxi driver who also repaired Steve's suitcase

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Written by Steve May

Category: India

Published: March 06, 2019

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Carnival here in Goa spans about 3 days. The big opening parade was in Margoa, see earlier post. A couple days later it was Benaulim's turn. That is our little village, and the event was much smaller, fewer people, but much more personal in the way only a small town can celebrate where the entire community comes together for fun and craziness. 

We ate dinner in this little family place. And then joined them along the street to watch the parade.

Nanqi dancing with a local!

Great costume

Lovely daughter of the cafe's owner.

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Written by Nanqi You

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Published: March 06, 2019

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Anjuna Flea Market North GOA Nanqi You

We took a trip to Anjuna Flea Market in North GOA today. 26 miles away took our driver 90 minutes to get there. This is a well known flee market that tons of western tourists visit. Typical Indian arts, food, clothes, jewelry, and lots more. We spent a couple of hours there and bought a few things. The best samosas we had here. 20 Rupee each which is about 25 cents US. The taxi fare, however, is $60. We had a good time. 

Burner outfit ideas Nanqi You

Samosa at Anjuna Flea Market Nanqi You

Fun dress bought from Anjuna Flea Market for $10 Nanqi You