Hi Bruce. In Goa, the cruise terminal is in Marmagoa / Mormugao, and while it's not far from the capital, Panjim, as the seagull flies, it's a long way around by road, about 25 kilometres if memory serves. And the taxis can be extortionate. But if you like old churches and things like that, worth going there. Most beaches aren't really wheelchair accessible, unfortunately, or I would have suggested a wander into South Goa, now that Season, with the capital S, is almost done and those spots aren't crowded. Lots of great eating places everywhere, and I can dig out a recommendation for you if you like, but if you eat fish, it's best to just stop at unpretentious quiet places and eat a thali (which is a set meal, small portions of a variety of things).
In Bombay, the cruise ships dock on the east coast, very close to the southern part of the city. Since you're only in my city overnight, there's unlikely to be enough time to see much. But if you could let me know what you like to eat, I could make a recommendation, and if you're not averse to the company of a stranger on a list, maybe join you. (I've been unwell for a bit, so I can't make a legally-binding promise, but I'd certainly like to try ) ~ peter On Fri, Mar 29, 2024, 20:25 Bruce Metcalf via Silklist < [email protected]> wrote: > Greets, > > After a four-year delay, my first visit to India begins tomorrow. I'll > spend a day each in Cochin, Mangalore, Goa, and overnight in Mumbai over > the next five days. > > I wrote about this earlier, asking if any Silklisters wanted to meet for > lunch or a drink to no response. That option remains open, despite the > short notice. > > If anyone has recommendations, particularly for lunch near the cruise > terminal, in any of these towns, I would receive that with great thanks. > > Her Majesty is in wheelchair, so travel very far afield isn't possible > on this visit, but the country deserves more than just the view from on > deck. > > I look forward to such suggestions as any of you might wish to share. > > Cheers, > / Bruce / > > -- > Silklist mailing list > [email protected] > https://mailman.panix.com/listinfo.cgi/silklist >
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