Today was a bit of a driving epic adventure as after I cashed a traveller's cheque we drove to Old Goa to see the Basilica of Bom Jesus. Although I'm not a churchy person the architecture was stunning and the sculptures brilliant.

Opposite side of the road was the Ministry of Archaeology was another church which had an awesome chandelier and landscaped gardens. Into Abu's car and off to a Hindu temple of Vishnu. Spotting westerners we were approached by a guide, usually I avoid guides preferring to wander around a place by myself by this guy was a welcome change.

We were taught about the different gods and their purpose and the ritual when you visit the temples from the offerings, the redemption, the walking around the shrine and purification. The temple itself was amazing being carved from the ground up, the silverwork was stunning and the shrine itself was beautiful. We stopped back in Panjim with the hope of seeing the Portuguese multi coloured houses like in the guidebook but the heat, noise and bustle beat us again into wanting to retire to the quiet town of Vagator! We clearly are too used to the quiet life rather than city life.

We took the visitor books recommendation for dinner and went to East meets West. The entrance was quite grand and all fairy lit and the restaurant itself was large but you could tell it was designed for foreigners who wanted a restaurant more like they're used to back home. I couldn't tell I was in India while I was there, felt more like I was in resort somewhere. I cannot fault the food; it was gorgeous, massive portions that someone my size just cannot fit in! The fun and games then started when there was some unexpected entertainment. In the centre of the restaurant was a stage, complete with PA, lights and a dance floor. We are then subjected to a male and female singer belting out the classic ballads and show tunes complete with flat notes and technical malfunctions. It was clearly some people's cup of tea as they were accompanied for most songs by an older couple ballroom dancing to their songs. Quite aptly put Sy and I enjoyed our comedy night and we went home smiling to ourselves.