People in Goa can speak several languages. There is a high literacy level. They are hard working and never seem to stop. Towns buzz with activity; people plying their trade or discussing business.The Panaji ferry regularly crosses the Mandovi river crammed with commuters and tourists. It only costs a few Rupees and it's an ideal place to get chatting to the locals.

Whilst riding pillion early one morning, I saw kids in a playground, lined up, marching in formation. They were immaculately dressed in their uniforms and the teacher carried a baton under his arm, counting time as they went. It gave me the impression that discipline is high on the agenda in schools there. They were practising something for the School Open Day I think. It was an impressive display.

As I made my way to the beach at Candolim, I came across a group of school boys playing cricket under the shade of a huge Banyan tree. I raised my camera and they all bundled excitedly into the shot. This is one of my favourites and captures the feeling of the moment implicitly. The people of Goa display a love of life and are exuberant with it. I felt really at home there.