Brian and I took a day trip away from the beach today to Old Goa and Panaji. The Portuguese settled in the small state of Goa and therefore there is a lot of Christian influence. Panaji and Old Goa are especially reminiscent of Portuguese culture. There are many cathedrals and chapels scattered throughout the two small cities (Panaji is currently the capital of Goa and Old Goa was the former capital until residents were forced to leave due to an outbreak of cholera and malaria).
They are both very quaint cities with beautiful white churches spotting the streets. Panaji even reminded me of Valparaiso, Chile with it's small streets lined with brightly colored buildings.
They are both very quaint cities with beautiful white churches spotting the streets. Panaji even reminded me of Valparaiso, Chile with it's small streets lined with brightly colored buildings.
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