This time when I visited Goa, I learnt more about her beauty then I ever had before!!
I'd always hated Goan summers because they are hot and humid and sweaty! But at least the sweat protects your skin and keeps the body cool- it doesn't burn like here in Bengaluru!
No restaurants or cooks in Bengaluru can ever match up to my mum's food! I'd almost lost my appetite in the last week before I left for Goa! And all I could dream of at nights were the simple "bhaji's" and "toys" ( It's a variety of daal tadka. Not pronounced as 'toy' meaning a child's toy...it's pronounced....well! Forget it! There are so many words in Indian languages that English can never help in pronunciation- this is one of them! )
The calmness and peace that surrounds Goa is refreshing! And I just trekked in the evergreen forests of Netravali and had a dip in one of its several cool waterfalls- That my friends, is a heavenly experience!!
Goa , to me, is To hear the songs of birds every morning when I wake up!
And to see the happiness in the eyes of my pets when they see me!
Goa is walking any street and meeting people you know ( and occasionally having to face a comment or two!)
It's the freedom to take the bike or the car anywhere I like, without having to worry about the time and the place!
And speeding- yes! Goa is the place ( especially at nights) to speed your vehicle!
Goa- is everything you ever need!
The only problem area is lack of opportunities , especially career wise!
Another major problem is dirty politics which will eventually kill this beautiful state!
And at last, an orthodox society which vehemently refuses to grow up and walk with the times!
Me sentiments exactly... u know when i'm here, i can't wait to get out, explore, LIVE! But Goa always brings me back, it always will, no matter where i am, atleast for a sweet moment, in physical being or otherwise!
ReplyDeleteGood post. I'm here pestering Sangam for the photographs of tht netravali trip. :)
Home, mom and the native place have their own charms. I know for sure what all you are missing in bangalore, explore, you will start liking it soon or the later. I can't agree more on the threats you have mentioned about any place in this holy country!
ReplyDelete@ Sim: yup! I need the snaps too! I think we got some really great shots there!
ReplyDeleteSoul mates we are! Goa will keep bringing both of us home- refreshing us so that we can start again , focused and determined! :-)
@ Mohan: U r right! I need to explore Bengaluru! That's what I was thinking when my bus entered the city today morning! I need to catch its 1st sunlight, and need to see the sun set, need to feel the pulse, need to see its temples and holy places- need to know its people and language.....I like the city already, no doubt about that....But I need to find those factors that connect my soul to this city! :-)
ReplyDeleteI completely agree!
ReplyDeleteNH17 from Madgaon to Panjim was love at first sight for me! The best place for anyone who enjoys being on road!
And about Bangalore... its not a bad city actually.. I have seen all three seasons there and they are mostly quite pleasant. There are nice places around bangalore also which you can explore on bikes or otherwise.
But you will appreciate it more if you shift to bangalore from Ahmedabad! it's hot air blower... 43.7 degree celcius today also!
Gosh! I'd been there last year around 1st May- it was pathetically hot! between 11.30 am to 4 pm it ws impossible to step outdoors! I really don't understand how human beings can survive such climatic conditions! Bengalore is nothin in comparison! Esp right now, its getting cooler......hopefully in another few weeks things will completely cool down!
ReplyDeleteAh.. such a lovely description of Goa.. :)
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