Hmmm.......
will have to think about that. Do we really need another trip report

YES WE DO!

Just get on with it Gemma You know we cant wait.

Alan

Please, please do a report Gemma (even a quickie). Reports, brighten up the long evenings until our next holiday. I'm always in the Goan mode!, Can't get enough of the place.

What a silly question, come on Gemma of course we want another trip report, regardless of how quick!

yes please - just to get me in the November mode

Gemma, I have waited for your return patiently, I am so desparate to hear about your holiday, please , please, please

I havent even been to goa and I love reading the trip reports, I think the goa one is the friendliest forum.
so yes please gemma would love one

hugs la x

For cryin out loud gemma, YES we do want the report, we've been waiting long enough
PS. Sorry that sounds a bit harsh dosen't it

Howay man Gemma

Absolutely unless you want me to post all the words of "For It's A Grand Old Team To Play For....."

Trip report coming up forrthwith!!!!!!!
Calummn take that threatening me like that!!!!
Hotxbun will reply to your PM in the morning, Lagoa Azul fine hotel

Chop Chop Gemma

'Go Gemma, Go Gemma'

Monday 16 April - Firstly, this holiday is a little bit different to the other two we had been on to Goa this winter. My OH cant come on this trip due to commitments at work and cant take time off. He very kindly gave the holiday away to my friend Emily. She has never been to India before and is very excited about her first trip. I did say to Mr G that we could leave the holiday for April, and maybe transfer it to November when we could both go together, but as I was off work sick at the time he thought a break would do me good , he is so kind :kiss.
Also, I am going to do a more condensed holiday report this time, just really say where we went and who we met etc. I dont want to bore you all too much!
So we are flying out to Goa at 8pm from Manchester with First Choice Airlines. My friends partner is driving us down and picking us back up again at the end of our holiday, which was very kind of him. I also have my extra 20kgs of goodies for Children Walking Tall, stuff that Rob had asked for like pens, paper and arts and crafts things for the children.
Flight with FC was excellent, no complaints at all and plenty of leg room. Some good movies (if you havent seen them already) Casino Royale and Night at the Museum, among others.
Arrived at Diabolical Airport, not as crowded as normal cos its the end of the season, so thats something! Still our cases came off the carousel last so annoying! Outside our taxi driver Rupesh was waiting for us. 850 rupess from the airport to the Lagoa Azul. I thought that was a little expensive, but not sure?
Anyway we arrived at the hotel. Never stayed at this hotel before but went for a look around when we were in Goa in November. Checked in straight away, with no problems. Got taken to our rooms. It was in the annex building (Room 713), on the first floor, spacious room and a lovely view overlooking the pool. No complaints at all, very happy so far.
We unpacked and had a shower and made our way down to the Oceanic to see everyone, its like being home again!
At night we went to see our friend Rovin at Sendra's in Calangute and there is a theme night on. Very enjoyable, had a three course meal, with quite a few vodkas and honeybees all for 830 rupees. Its funny seeing Emilys face when we get the bill, cos everything is so cheap Not a late night, cos very very tired. Back to the hotel for midnight for some shut eye.
More to follow soon .......

So far so Good, must have been great taking a friend with you who had never been before, to see their reactions.

It cost us 700 rupees for the taxi to the LA in March, and that was using the driver from the airport (although kamikazee wasn't the correct word for him!)

Pleased to hear that you happy with the Hotel

Brilliant Gemma

I'm taking 2 of my friends with me next year who have never been before, they have listened to me going on and on and on and they will be experiencing it for the first time in March as you said Miccie I can't wait to see their reactions.

Donna
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thats a great report
my sisters thinking of coming with us this year, shes already been a couple of times, but shes bringing her boyfriend, who hasnt been before. I dont even think hes been out of the Uk
i cant wait to see the look on his face when we get there haha

You put me to shame Gemma, I've been back a fortnight now so I suppose I better do my trip report too.

I don't suppose saying that the dog ate my homework will cut any ice, do you? (Especially as we don't have a dog)

You put me to shame Gemma, I've been back a fortnight now so I suppose I better do my trip report too.

I don't suppose saying that the dog ate my homework will cut any ice, do you? (Especially as we don't have a dog)