Every year at sunset on 20th March and 23rd September, Margao's Holy Spirit Church is worth visiting, just to see the sunlight from the church's oculus windows light up the statues of Jesus and Mary. The church is kept open to all to witness the spectacle. SaveSaveSave
The under-17 football World Cup kicked off on 6th October, with matches in Fatorda stadium, Goa featuring teams like Brazil, Germany and the surprise of the tournament- Iran. With our faces painted to support both teams, the little chap and I braved the sun, listened to the inevitable chants of "Come on Tendulkar!" and ate outrageously expensive popcorn while I tried to identify future Baggios and Cannavaros. The stadium was kid-friendly, with easy access to bathrooms, a mascot that waved and shook hands through the barricades and security staff that was very concerned during a popcorn-related incident. The evening revolved a lot more around popcorn than I had expected. SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveS
