Hyderabad to Goa

 Our first domestic flight in India is to the city of Goa.  Known for it's beautiful beaches, it is also a significant food destination in India.

 

Waiting at the airport

 

For the flight...delicious.

We landed in Goa and got in a cab to head to our guesthouse as the sun was setting. 

We decided to grab a bite to eat nearby because it was getting late, so we headed into the somewhat touristy strip in Candolim (the area of the city where we're staying).  Despite the nice atmosphere, the food was somewhat lack luster.

 Disappointing pork vindaloo-- the spice level was non-existent, probably due to the fact it was a tourist area

Chili fried shrimp, also kind of meh

 Guest house at night

We started today determined to find the real food of Goa, and after a walk around town, we found a small restaurant for lunch.  We had some delicious chicken 65, chappatis, chicken korma, and paratha that totally redeemed dinner.  We'll definitely have to head back there sometime this weekend.

 

The rest of the day was spent wandering around town, exploring all the little streets and finally settling down on some beach chairs for some banana milkshakes and sun

Time to find a spot for dinner-- I think we'll be heading back to the beach to try out one of the water side shacks.  We'll be in Goa through Christmas, and then we catch a flight on the 26th further south!