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Goa in September

Towpal

2006-08-29 11:04:49

Hi, forgive me if this has been asked recently, couldnt find anything in the searches.
We are going out to Goa on the 10th September to buy furniture for our property so it is ready for the season! I have read on here that there are a few restaurants still open but does anyone know which ones? We will be staying in Candolim.
I think someone mentioned a while back that Cactus Shepherds Pie was open, have I got this right....this was one of our favourites!
We have never been this early to Goa (our earliest was middle of October). If there is anyone out there in Goa at the mo, how is the weather? and do you need 'monsoon clothes', if so what are they?
thanks
Towpal

keep_going

2006-08-29 12:36:56

hey towpal I am also visiting Goa exactly at same time .....i am there for a week or two .....please pass me on any kind of info you get .....I will be staying at vagator ..........

lin b

2006-08-29 15:10:08

Goa in september

Cactus was open all season, as is Jungle village [well worth a visit] nearly all the restaurants in Calangute are open,

Lin

Arpora Julie

2006-08-30 09:28:53

The weather at the moment is hot and sunny 31c in the shade, though it rained for hours on Monday. It seems to rain through the night more than during the day. All you will need are umbrellas and the rubber 'slippers' that the locals wear, it's too hot for raincoats and because there are puddles everywhere, anything other than rubber flip flops get ruined (leather goes mouldy)
As Lin said, most restaurants in Calangute are open, but most of the tourist shops are closed.
Taxi's can be hard to find, especially in the evening, hard to believe I know :lol:

The roads are very quiet too.
We have really enjoyed being here in the monsoon, no hassle, no sellers.
Definiatly would recommend coming here during the off season.
Julie

keep_going

2006-08-30 09:34:21

hey julie where are you staying ? and what about pubs and parties are they on ? can you please guide me with some descent accomadation at vagator or any north goa beach ........

thanks,
Charlotte

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Towpal

2006-08-30 09:41:51

Julie
Thank you for that, we can't wait to get there!! Just a bit worried about the Air Deccon bit from Mumbai, but I'm sure we'll be OK

Michelle

Arpora Julie

2006-08-30 10:36:55

Hi Charlotte,
We are in Arpora, if you are coming before the season starts or anytime apart from Christmas/New Year you will have no problem finding accomodation. Look at the hotel review section for addresses.
Most of the bars are open, though of course no beach shacks for a few weeks yet. No idea about parties-sorry.

Julie

chilly

2006-08-30 18:37:01

i agree Julie, Monsoon is wonderful, no pressure no hassle everyone has more time for you and it is nearly all locals or expats,,, great,, and i didnt mind the rain!! we had a few laughs :lol:

yes Towpal cactus is just great isnt it, i live about 2 mins from it and use it loads, Ram is smashing
chilly

Towpal

2006-08-30 19:00:12

Hi Chilly, can you help me with finding furniture, air con etc. for a four bedroom house. I know it should be on the ex pats site, but its sooo quiet on there!! We have only got three weeks 10 -30 Sept and have load to organize. Any help would be much appreciated.
Michelle

Towpal

2006-08-30 19:01:06

sorry, should say air con....too many red wines!!

Towpal

2006-08-30 19:02:37

really laughing now... site won't let you say con, but wot I mean is air conditioners !!!

candy64

2006-08-30 20:24:19

Is that the same Ram that used to work in the Fisherman's Cove on the Beach Road in Candolim?

chilly

2006-08-30 22:09:05

yes the same Ram !! he has his own restaurant now opened last October and its great . Towpal yes I can tell you loads of places for your furniture, no problem, i will pm you tomorrow, and you are definitely doing the right thing going out to buy in Sept as all the prices increase in November when the season starts, we noticed that last year
chilly

chilly

2006-08-30 22:12:51

Towpal whereabouts is your house?
chilly

Towpal

2006-08-30 22:45:59

Chilly
Thank you for that, much appreciated.
We have bought a house in Nerul which is ready now (apart from exterior painting) and we have bought an appartment behind the Lowande Supermarket (not ready until after Christmas)....Bit of a long story really, look forward to your pm.
regards
Michelle

chilly

2006-09-06 16:43:17

Michelle
Sorry sorry sory, Mike has been really unwell and I havent been on the forum, i will pm you now!! hey your place at the back of Lawande is just opposite my house, well i can see it from my windows, we are on the complex back side of you but the other side of the poll
Chilly

Towpal

2006-09-06 16:51:30

Chilly
Thankyou and don't worry, we don't leave until Sunday lunchtime!! Friends phoned today from Goa and said weather is beautiful at the moment...can't wait to get there.
kind regards
Michelle

chilly

2006-09-06 18:25:25

Oh I am just so envious ........... and miserable .........we would be off any day now too!!! not fair!!