you will go to goa with a 6 yo boy and come home wth a 6yo caring man

he will see life as it is.

then in years to come you will know you where right to take him to india

lez

Aw lez, that's lovely-I hope you are right (I'm sure you are).x

Haddojetty,

Just returned from 2 weeks in Goa with our two sons (8 and 10) we were worried about taking them too - what with the heat/flight time/Malaria tabs etc. but having been to Goa (before Kids) we were sure they would love it and they did!!! - they both enjoyed every minute from being on the beach, chatting to the beach sellers and bartering with them (never a dull moment!!) also the visit to the spice Plantation and Elephant wash & ride. they also realised how lucky they are compared to some of the poor young kids their age and less who work on the beaches selling ice creams/cashew nuts etc..(We kept on buying cashews even though we don't really like them !!!!!)

They are still moaning about taking the malaria tablets now we are home though!! (thats kids for you ) Don't worry - your son will love it I'm sure!!!

my grown up kids all love it too and my daughter said she would never go for years doesnt like flying or poverty!! and then came last year and as soon as she walked in my front door she said 2 weeks just isnt gonna be enough and it want she ended up staying a mth and cant wait to come back!!
chilly x

haddojetty - Sorry, I only saw the message to me today...

poipleshadow-Thankyou for your kind offer to come to the slums. I really would like to take you up on that as it is something we talked about doing. Perhaps I can bring some clothes/toys/anything you can't get there. Let me know as I am very interested

(Sorry) please email me through the website (see my signature below) and let me know when you're coming,

Thanks

We're just back after the best family holiday we've ever had. Our kids are 7 and 10 and loved it (despite all of their luggage going missing). No-one got sick, we found loads of food that they liked, they made lots of friends, swam in the sea every day and generally had a ball.

It was VERY hot so we did have to watch them on that score, but apart from that, nothing worried me. We didn't take antimalarials but just covered up at dusk and escaped with very few bites.

Just send MIL a postcard and be grateful she's not going with you

Glad you had a great time

So glad you all have had great hols there recently. I am sooooo looking forward to going in Feb!

hey i am going with four kids next week aged 4 ,7, 11, and 12, god help me they will drive me nuts........i have been to florida twice yes its fantastic, i love it but a big but you go in one disney pk and are there all day. My kids come out and say where we going next now, i am exhausted . They are so unapreciative.can i have this can i have that.

My decicion on goa is i am drawn to it peacful mystical unusual place different culture, spices all the smells and madness and the main reason i want my kids to see what other children do not have.All my kids say is your so unfair mum if they dony get what they want .spoilt little brats.he he.

when i was a little girl my parents took me to the mountains of yugoslavia where my grandmother lived, and i remember it today, the scarfs they wear round their heads goatheard to the mountains,the vineyard, the bread they bake ,in a outdoor oven .......memories are unforgettful, where as i been to benidorm in a hotel eating english food!! how un memorable!!!!

i hope going to goa wll be in my kids minds for many years to come i love it before i have even gone.and i hope your child does too.

Hi Graciebluecat,
The one thing I will say about taking your child to Goa is just do it, It is a life changing experience for them.
My 2 children went for the first time in 2003.
When we arrived home I noticed the change in their attitudes (not that they were bad kids anyway).
But they are better people for their visit, they appreciate what they have & would swap any amount of Christmas presents to holiday in Goa every year.
Maybe you should let your mother in Law read this thread & maybe her attitude would change.
Best of Luck anyway, Have a great time.

Regards
Stewbacca

Oops Sorry Graciebluecat,
The reply I sent was ment for Haddojetty.
Hope you have great time.

Regards
Stewbacca

Thanks stewbacca, I don't think I will let her read it lol!

However I am sooooooooo excited about the holiday and it makes it even more exciting coming onto this lovely forum with such supportive people as yourself.
x