Jeanette and Dougy

The longer I stayed in Bombay the more it reminded me of London.  The British had certainly designed it that way and had built the buildings they would never have got planning permission for in England.  Think St Pancras station but even bigger and more ornate.  The city attracts the desperate from rural areas who sleep on the streets in their thousands whilst at the same time a new middle class is appearing on the back of the boom in call centres and outsourcing.  We met a guy who was a supervisor for M&S credit card which pays around 35 pounds a week - a good salary in Bombay but easy to see the temptation for M&S to jump from the UK. 

Goa is a complete change of pace.  Although about 600km from Bombay it feels like another country and some of the package tourists seem to think it is.  The charters have not arrived yet as the season starts in two weeks time but a few long stay Brits are here.  An Indian who had travelled widely explained to me in that sometimes pompous way that Indians talk about other people that these people are 'outcasts' in the UK so they come to Goa where they can be socially accepted.  I explained that the class system in England was not quite so harsh.  Really it's just Jeanette and Dougie after cheap beer and fags and a lobster like tan.  Sadly the locals cater very closely to their every whim by renaming their shop "Del Boy's" 

Indian tourists do not always behave themselves either though.  The liberal atmosphere in Goa is too much for many for whom often it is the first time they have seen the sea or drunk so much beer.  The combination results in around 50 drownings a year since they are often poor swimmers and the sea is rough.   For all this Goa is a delightful place.  The pace is slow and the locals are very friendly and much more relaxed than in the big cities.  The coast is a tropical fringe of beaches and palm trees and its only 15 minutes walk to a deserted spot.  There are a few mosquitoes of course but the Goan fish curries keep them away if you eat enough. 

Nath -

You are really something, my son.

First, you do extraordinarily uncool things to other peoples' websites, even confess to having done them, then claim to laugh at these folks for deleting your comments and blocking your childish nonsense. And then, (as if that were not enough) what do you do???

YOU DELETE OUR COMMENTS HERE!!! (Except the one I sent you before you REALLY got all WANKISH).

Ahhhh, thanks matey - you have been a constant source of amusement for this old "Septic" these past days. Come back for a visit again real soon! You might find some recent comments (referring to you) quite amusing...or not!

Hey, Goa is where Jason Bourne and his chick were hiding out at the beginning of "The Bourne Supremacy". Secret agent stuff kicks ass.

I thought my point about liberal media was good and as for Amy 'i hate gays' P then. I done with all your silliness xwww.nathanandcaine.bravehost.com/photo/html was a good likeness, was practising for my course. x

Oh Nath, that picture is so funny you cbad lad! Who is this Amy P?

In her own words she is a Catholic Conservative Army Wife. Loves Bush, pro-life and hates Liberals inc. gays. www.dumbgirl.squarespace.com/blog but b4 u go there it is a health hazard.

Hmmmm! Nathan, she is awful, where did you find her? and Johnny??? x

um Nath, I hate to say it but you've said previously you were done with people like Amy P, then you continued going back there, I don't think what you say holds any credibility. btw you might want to stop leaving comments and tags around peoples blogs, I can tell which ones are done by you because you like to leave an x at the end as per above. P.S. I love women x

Sally, you sound like a PARROT! "Oh Nathy, she is just AWWWWWFUL! - WAHHH!"

NATHY, where did you find this SALLY! She's rather borish and creepy...like old hollywood smarmy women. Maybe you could get her a quick cameo in one of your BOLYWOOD movies!? ((If she can sing in high-pitched hindi or dance round in circles without getting dizzy! :)

Aimz, 'P.S. I love women x ' , so you are gay ! You are a Fat Christian Gay Sheep.
The only good thing is that you are gay.

Did I froget to tell you were NOT attractive either? Good thing that you are gay mate!

Dave - go to your room! You get a time out for being a moron...:(