A trip down the roads of Goa can be an eye opener for an observant eye and thoughtful mind. The tree below would have seen the portugese settling, leaving , goans relaxing, tourists invading.
The house in waiting for its owners to return,sell, renovate and what not. but again. Development has taken its toll. As Goa becomes commercial , it looses it flair as offbeat happy indian destination.
The new structure awaits completion behind the old houses grill. This is is stalled , that one is lost. World just passes by. This is the Story of Goa. Behind happy faces , there are locals who are left to face nuances of drunk and abusive tourists, as they are the only regular source of revenue. The jobs are few, the houses have oldies left. Lots of houses lay vacant. The oldies gone to heaven , the youngsters not willing to return. The Hoteliers watching like vultures.
It will serve Goa best, if Tourism is encouraged for Goan, No big Hotels, only small Goan style hotel, large scale home stays. Most jobs from Top to bottom should be reserved for Goans, Proud goans and not frowning goans.
Clean beaches, can be another boon for the locals as well as tourists. Goa See you soon.
