From Goacom.com Daily NewsResidents eager for removal of Princess
CALANGUTE, Oct 29: It has taken the government of Goa six long years to finally launch the removal of the run aground ship ‘The River Princess’ stranded off the Candolim coast. The presence of the ship has not only altered but destroyed the coast of the Candolim. Previously locals could walk along the shore right up to the Sinquerim fort, but now the portion from the Taj holiday village to the Fort is totally inaccessible, as the sea has eaten into the shore. The sand erosion has taken place at such an alarming rate that, environmentalists and locals fear that the entire fort could crumble into the sea. [H]
Not only has the gorgeous view been tarnished over the past 6 years, but the local economy has been badly affected. The beach around the fort Aguada area where I spent all my vacations growing up cannot accomodate shacks anymore and has become a sports beach. This is because the tides were affected when the ship ran aground and the sea took over the beach in front of the Taj hotel. One wonders how it is that the powerful Taj Hotel were not able to do anything about this drastic and unnatural change. All this where tourism is the driving force behind Goa's economy! If only Goans could bring themselves to protest a little.
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hey i agree with you. It's so intersting to read the comments, as all of a suudeen i don't feel like the only one enduring the pain. i also have begun to feel hopeless about stuff here as there is so much to change and wonder if realising it is a good thing or not ?? but when i see a page like this, it does boost me up
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