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Some feedback recvd: I was told (and got confirmed from the locals) that bebe (frogs) are also served at Seraulim Restauarant after the Church and also Martin's Corner Betalbatim besides many other stars hotels one may also read.. http://www.navhindtimes.com/articles.php?Story_ID=060833 JoeGoaUk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: BEBE, DHIRIO & MODKO (Frogs, Bullfights & Matka gambling) Frog-hunting is banned Bullfights also banned Playing Matka is also illegal Let us see briefly, how effective is the law or the ban in Goa.. Frogs (Bebe) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=529605854&size=l Frogs meat delicacy available in some of the popular joints not just during the season (June/July) but all round the year. There are two which are very popular for Frog-meat on Majorda-Verna Road. I have seen it before about 20 years ago and I have seen it again just 5 days ago. I also understand that they have a tank nearby to give them frog supply round the year. Bullfights: (Dhirio) http://www.scstsenvis.nic.in/envis/new_page_58_files/image030.jpg Matka Gambling: (Modko) I will not say much, as this was also discussed earlier. Let these pictures do the talking(Panjim, Margao & Vasco) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=529588904&size=l View more Maka pics here http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/message/664 [EMAIL PROTECTED] for Goa & NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://thisisgoa.com/ ___________________________________________________________ All New Yahoo! Mail Tired of unwanted email come-ons? Let our SpamGuard protect you. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
