Vasco da Gama is an interesting looking place. I was getting the impression that it was not a tourist spot while following along reading and looking at the photographs; of course you confirmed this later on.

Travel is not all about the grand temples and extravagant festivals. Those simple moments can also create long lasting impressions for they are the vicissitudes of life, and the types of cultural tales that anthropologists try so hard to capture in their reports.

I haven't traveled much in my life outside of the United States, but during my time in the military I was able to go to Mexico and visit some tourist attractions in the US. I never appreciated the environment in areas of tourism, because it feels so disingenuous.

I like realism, and to me this place in India, Vasco seems genuine.

An eruption of flames next to a restaurant, man I probably would have been laughing :D I guess I have a twisted sense of humour. Jokes aside if it was real bad I would try to help.

Thanks for sharing @litguru!