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| This afternoon we arrived in Goa, a small state with a large reputation. So far, nothing about India could be called relaxing, but this is where Indians and visitors unwind. From chic beach resorts to backpacker hideouts, Goa provides a place to drop out. We start at Goa's capital, Panaji, where we find strong evidence of old colonialism. Catholic churches and tight alleyways crowded by Western-style buildings make us wonder if we've arrived in tropical Europe. | |||
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| Panaji is the modern city that stands near the original Portugese colonial town of Old Goa, one of the first foreign colonial towns established on the sub-continent. Old Catholic churches remain. | |||