Tell me about Goa and Cochin
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Tell me about Goa and Cochin
We are considering a cruise that has these ports in India: Cochin, New Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai. We know that New Mangalore doesn't have much to recommend it, and have a pretty good fix on what we'd do for a day in Mumbai. But are Cochin and Goa great places to spend a day - and if so, why? What are your recommendations for activities there? We enjoy looking at pretty beaches, but not spending hours lounging in the sun.
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Old Goa is fascinating and Ft. Cochin/Kochi is one of my favorite small towns in India for strolling. But as mentioned, it depends on where your ship docks and transport options. But I cannot imagine that you won't be able to visit both if they're scheduled stops.
In Ft. Kochi, a highlight, the Kerala Kathakali Theatre, if you'll be there in the evening. http://www.kathakalicentre.com/
Old Goa is a huge atmospheric Portuguese grouping of churches and includes an active convent. I chatted with one of the nuns walking along the sidewalk and she invited me inside and fed me lunch. I wouldn't count on that happening but it's left me with a huge fondness for Old Goa. It's very worthwhile even without your own nun.
In Ft. Kochi, a highlight, the Kerala Kathakali Theatre, if you'll be there in the evening. http://www.kathakalicentre.com/
Old Goa is a huge atmospheric Portuguese grouping of churches and includes an active convent. I chatted with one of the nuns walking along the sidewalk and she invited me inside and fed me lunch. I wouldn't count on that happening but it's left me with a huge fondness for Old Goa. It's very worthwhile even without your own nun.
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