KERI BEACH, North Goa

Keri (also known as Querim) is a quiet place situated in the northernmost region of Goa. The serene, calm and beautiful white sandy beach is one of the lesser-crowded beaches of Goa, ideal for a day out.

The ancient Tiracol Fort provides a panoramic view across the mouth of the Tiracol estuary. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

ST. PATRICK

Apostle of Ireland,

born at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton, in Scotland,

in the year 387;

died at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland,

17 March, 493.

The green color and the shamrock represents
and symbolizes Irish Christianity.
It is the national colour of Ireland and
everything goes green on St. Patrick's Day.
St. Patrick is believed to have used the shamrock
in teaching the Irish about the Holy Trinity.

Green is life, signifying growth, health, and environment.

Green is restful with cooling and calming attributes,

and good for the eyes.

Green is the national color of Ireland.

Green also heralds the onset of Spring

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Love all, trust a few. - William Shakespeare

TRUST IN JESUS

and you'll be in full control
under full throttle.

GOA CHITRA - Museum founded by Victor Hugo Gomes

The Goa Chitra is a museum based in the former Portuguese colony (and now India's smallest state) of Goa. It has a large collection -- over 4000 artefacts -- focusing on Goa's traditional agrarian technology and lifestyle.

Goa Chitra is based in the coastal Goan village of Benaulim. It was founded and is run by the artist-curator-restorer Victor-Hugo Gomes. The museum has been described as one of Goa's most charming attractions. This little rural complex houses a huge collection of horse and bullock-drawn carriages and thousands of traditional implements, vessels and tools that evolved over centuries in the agrarian heartland of Goa in the service of farming and other traditional trades.


Goa Chitra's collection includes examples of local pottery, farming tools, musical instruments, ancient carts and palanquins -- from different points of the past. It also showcases an organic farm for the cultivation of various vegetables, herbs, spices, sugarcane, and rice -- all staples of the area in coastal western India 

Photos by Tony Fernandes

GRANDPA'S HEART

Grandpa's Heart

News of you has taught me more,

I know now what a long life's for.

I've found through you my magic heart,

The kinder, gentler, patient part.

While I waited those months for you,

I reflected on the things we'd do.

I would be your special friend,

Have secrets to share and pennies to spend.

I would tell you of the past,

Leave you memories that would always last.

I would grant your every wish,

Like bigger scoops in your ice cream dish.

I would be your biggest fan,

The one cheering loudest from the stands.

I'd play games of make believe,

Pull magic tricks from up my sleeve.

I'd take lots of photographs,

And be generous with smiles and laughs.

The first time you were in my arms,

I felt the miracle of your charms.

I placed your newborn hand in mine,

And understood the gift of time.

Tender feelings are hard to express,

Grandchild,it is me you've blessed.

Your life gives me another chance,

A youthful heart and eyes that dance.

News of you has taught me more,

I know now what a long life is for.

I give to you the magic part,

Of your Grandpa's loving heart.

- Teri Harrison

Grandchild's Hand

Grandchild’s Hand

The promise of tomorrow

And the hope of dreams come true…

A reminder of the childhood

That’s still a part of you…

The wonder of a miracle

From which this love began…

There is so much found in the touch

Of holding a grandchild’s hand.

A NEW FERN - A New Beginning

OUR GRANDSON ARI

JOINS THE FAMILY TREE

To Our First Grandchild
 Ari Lukasz


It is a special time for us
as you bring great joy to us this day,
And it also means a lot
to those who love you, too ~
So, along with lots of love and pride
on this very special day,
Comes a wish that you’ll be blessed
in a very special way.

The Lone Fisherman Lost in Thought

Looking for a clue among the pebbles in the sand

Sunset at Baga Beach, Goa

Spectacular Chapel of St. Anthony, Cabo de Rama, Goa

St. Anthony's Chapel

situated within the fort,

Cabo de Rama, (Cape of Rama)

Goa, India

Resort Rio - Arpora, Bardez, Goa

Resort Rio

Panoramic Goa - Baga, Bardez, Goa

Baga Across the River

Panoramic Goa

View of Chapora River from Morgim Hills

Goodbye Goa! Hasta la vista!

Till We Meet Again!

Church of St. Cajetan, Assagao, Bardez, Goa

Photos by Tony Fernandes in Panoramio Google Earth

http://bit.ly/29H55fJ

Situated on the hills of Assagao, is the beautiful church St. Cajetan's Church in Bardez, Goa, along the scenic winding route through the lush green hills, from Mapusa to Anjuna.

Gaetano dei Conti di Thiene (October 1, 1480 – August 7, 1547), was an Italian Catholic priest and religious reformer, who helped found the Theatines. He is recognised as a saint in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is August 7.

Chapel at Sucorro, Bardez, Goa

ST. CAJETAN'S CHURCH, Bastora, Bardez, Goa

Ashvem Beach, North Goa

Bridge across the lake

Ashvem Beach, South of Keri,

 North Goa.

View of Sunset from Monte de Guirim, Bardez, Goa.

A place of peace and tranquility

and a moment of reflection

at every sunset

at the hilltop.

View from the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi,

Monte de Guirim, Bardez, Goa.

Sunset View from Miramar, Goa, India

HINDU TEMPLE, Parra, Bardez, Goa

Illuminated Temple - Evening Splendour

Temple at Parra, Jaaknnim, Bardez, Goa