The following letter is from a well-known photography expert and an office colleague of mine. He was a great Goa lover and had close relatives in Margao. His recent vists have sparked off such a dislike for it, as is expressed in the following letter:
--- Tue, 6/7/10, kishore jothady wrote: I have severed all emotional ties with Goa. Believe me, it was not easy. But bitter memories of my last visit have compelled me to do it. Uncouth, arrogant Goans, 'hate outside tourists' attitude have put me off. Mention of Goa no more kindle fond memories as before. Recent press reports of corrupt, shameless rapist politicos have only affirmed by opinion about my birthplace. Sad. K. B. Jothady APSI