Dear Captain,
It was indeed so thoughtful of you to welcome me to Goa with such a personal note.  Having had the joy of staying here for two nights. I know what you mean about the beauty of this place.  I indeed experienced something special when cycling South along the bank of the River Sal , towards the tip of the Peninsula and I certainly felt something special when touring your exquisite orchid gardens at dawn this morning.

I do thank you, in absentia for having me in Goa.  It has been a  professionally and personally extremely worthwhile a trip.