Comments for Girl Gone Goa

Comment on All Souls’ Day at the Porvorim Cemetary by GCC

GCC — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:21:06 +0000

Gosh, I miss this. — Ulrike (now in Canada)

Comment on Going Hardcore in Bhagwan Mahaveer by Deepa

Deepa — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:07:31 +0000

Hi, I am going for this expedition starting from 1st Jan 2010, anyone else in the same camp.

Hi UR, your article has definitely made me make my mind to join this expedition, its written very nice.

Do write remaining days if possible.

Comment on Blame the tourists? by greg b

greg b — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:24:57 +0000

That bottled water thing is a curse, one that afflicts us even here in North-American-tourist-mecca Tofino. Plastic bags are not far behind, though there are some initiatives in motion to address those.
You’d think if there was money to be made it would be a no-brainer, but even here it is left to the marginalized to collect water bottles and pop cans from the trash bins.
Basically, people act through habit and without thought most of the time — this is not a criticism but an observation of how the human mind works. To change habitual behaviour, two things seem mandatory: self-interest and constant reminding, both of which serve to promote conscious action.
Keep reminding ‘em, Ulrike.

Comment on Going Hardcore in Bhagwan Mahaveer by UR

UR — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:13:43 +0000

I didn’t find it too bad — lots of nice roads, shade, stops, food.

Some days were less than 50 km and some were 60km. Assuming you ride a moderate 15km an hour, that’s only four hours of cycling for the day!

Overall the road surfaces were excellent and the route well-guided. When I saw people struggling, it was because they weren’t fully using all the gears that came with the 24-speed cycles provided.

I think as long as you start practicing/training NOW: riding at least an hour, riding a geared cycle, changing gears going up and down hills, carrying some weight…. you should be ok.

As a “foreigner” I found the heat a bit challenging, but as an experienced cyclist I know how to work around that — one tip being: don’t wear the heavy black T-shirts they give you! You’ll notice in the photos I’m the only one not wearing one!

Comment on Going Hardcore in Bhagwan Mahaveer by Apurva Pohonerkar

Apurva Pohonerkar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:24:33 +0000

Hey,

thanks for the blog..i am going this december..is it very difficult??
covering 50 kms everydays looks pretty tough..did the rest practice before coming>>>

Comment on How an average cyclist became an accidental activist by Saranya

Saranya — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:01:03 +0000

great

http://cyclingwithamission.org/

Comment on Magic Military Camp, YHAI-style by Hostel Association tours Goa by bicycle « Girl Gone Goa

Hostel Association tours Goa by bicycle « Girl Gone Goa — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:48:23 +0000

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Comment on Sex in Goa by breaking up

breaking up — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:32:30 +0000

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Comment on Sex in Goa by UR

UR — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:28:33 +0000

Thanks for your interest, but I have a new beau here in Canada now! That said, there are many beautiful, fun, smart women in Goa. Good luck.

Comment on Sex in Goa by UR

UR — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:25:45 +0000

Visit http://www.goacycles.org to learn more about Goa Cycle Club. They can help you find a cycle.