In Panjim

Carmen is reading a book set in India called "Heat and Dust." Not only is this an appropriate name for the book, it also sums up India well in three words. "Heat, Poverty, Dust" would work too, but might not be the best book.
We are currently in Panjim, both the capitol, and our last stop of Goa. Overall I've enjoyed Goa very much. The beaches of Putnam and Palolem were lovely and we had some very relaxing fun days there. Anjuna, the beach we've just come from, was a little more on the sleazy side. Lots of drug users and sleazy hippies. We were glad we went to Anjuna for the sake of going to more places, but if we do this trip again we'll definitely stay the extra days in Palolem. Who knows when the three of us will be back here again though...
Here in Panjim it's necessary to cover up more than other places we've been. I bought a few kurtas to fit in more. Carmen likes to tease me about them, but I get stared at less so it's worth it. I don't understand why the modesty is so important. On Indian music videos and movies and advertisement no one is dressed modestly, and usually media sets the standards for a culture. Not in Panjim I guess.
Carmen has been sick the last two days. Poppy and I have had to explore the city by ourselves. Hopefully she feels well enough tomorrow to get on a plane and fly to Rajestan, because that's where we're off to next!
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