Hi there , just a few observations from my recent holiday in Goa.

We flew out on first Choice as ever they were excellent (we were delayed about 1 1/2 hours due to the police getting on the plane as a passenger was being disruptive, the passenger got off and then we had to wait for his baggage to be unloaded Del949 was I believe waiting in Goa to come home at the time).
Taxi from airport to Calangute was clearly advertised as 645 rupees at the desk , then the driver had the cheek to ask for £20!!!!!!!!!
Spent quite a few days at the Oceanic shack in Baga as we have so many good friends there , they really look after you .
had some good days out to Palolem , Utorda, Ashwem and Mandrem.
Palolem is my favourite beach in Goa, we like the Havana shack there.
Had teeth laser whitened at smile clinic in Calangute, I use this place every year and always very happy with the treatment.
Was lucky enough to meet Gemma33 and Polly50 , unfortunately missed Irishcolleen though
Rained quite a bit in the 2nd week which is unusual , still got plenty of sun time though
Didn't buy many souvenirs this year, we didn't visit the markets this time either, did buy some nice things in the Rajasthan souvenir shop in Calangute though, and I bought a lovely .70 carat diamond princess cut ring which I designed - really good value.
My favourite eating place is probably Mango Grove in Candolim as though it's not 'posh' I like the casual atmosphere and the food is really niceley cooked and fresh. As always the holiday passed far too quickly , we are out there again in December so looking forward to that was my 3rd holiday there and I still love it, but will wait until after Xmas to see if we want to go again, after all there is a big world out there