28.2.08

Last week, my friend took me to Morjim beach, a very long and wide beach where fishermen repair their nets, tourists practise kite surfing, Indians play cricket...




I was then introduced to Bahramji who were giving a concert in the evening. Bahramji plays the Persian Santoor (a traditional string instrument, which is said to create the sound of emptiness), the Persian Settar and the Ney, a Persian bamboo flute. His son, Bashir plays tombacks and together they play ancient Persian melodies.



Listen to Bahramji:














11.2.08

Welcome to Goa, India



Welcome to Goa!


After a trip of 24 hours and three flights, here I am in Goa.

Goa is the Indian riviera, it has extremely beautiful beaches, guesthouses everywhere, markets and shops, and many restaurants. There are many tourists here; Indians taking a break, Europeans, Russians, Israelis...


Goa is India's smallest state.
It was Portuguese until 1961!

my street...



my friends Chucky and Tej.
Chucky's real name is Chandrakiran, meaning Moon Ray.
Tejasvi means the one with force and power.
They have been so so helpful and nice to me.


walk on the beach...



on the top of the hill...




beautiful sunsets...






Wednesday flea market, Anjuna...






Saturday night market!