Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Goa Calling!

For a lot of people (almost all who love to travel and a lot of those who abhor travel), the 'must do in life' wish list features a common entry - a trip to GOA. I'm no different when it comes to that, and after my first visit to the place, I can say I know what the hype is all about...and isn't it worth it!

Beaches, sun, sand, food, wine...in short, heaven!


I don't think I've ever laughed as loud as I did in the past three days! I'm no swimmer, yet the thrill of the water was too much to resist...and with Mrutyu and my friends insisting that I come into deeper waters, I gave in to the temptation! I watched with all the glee of a 10 year old, as the waves came closer and shrieked with delight every time one engulfed me! I lost my balance like a zillion times in the water, probably drank half the salt water in Calungute's waters and just never wanted to leave Goa.


We enjoyed and chilled on the beach...loved the food...visited anjuna, dhona paula, aguada fort and also chased dolphins! and I mean literally chased them! 3 boats full of people who were just dying to get a glimpse of a dolphin:-)


I spotted around 7-8 of them (can't vouch for the fact that I saw 7-8 different dolphins, maybe I saw the same dolphins multiple times!) I found the fact that they roamed in pairs extremely cute if I may say so...and I almost fell out of the boat when I saw this house by the rocky shores, with a canopy n chairs all set out for a meal! Wow...that is heaven!


And I think that this was the only time when ALL photos n I repeat ALL photos, were perfect...wow, icing on the cake:-)


Yet, 3 days was too short. Mrutyu n I decided that we shall come back...this time for a week-10 days, rent a bike n explore all the inner roads and areas for hidden Goa treasures - their local bars, eateries, shops…and a lovely, even tan!


We’ll be back!

Till then its Goa calling...