A magical roadtrip would include
Fantastic roads
Green ghats & hill stations
A slight drizzle
Overcast skies
Limited oncoming traffic
Fast car. Clear directions
Good music
Uncrowded & pristine beaches
Portugese architecture & history
Indian minds
Shack food
Great company
Thats exactly what we had.
I have come back with about 800 snaps and a million memories. Perhaps more. As much as this was a holiday, it was also some time for intense reflection, juggling of thoughts, discovering of the self through konkan coastline, cuisine and people. We are back in Mumbai with perhaps a lorry load of each.
So much so, that there is realisation that much more needs to be done. Much more ! I am already having a difficulty of excluding the many pictures from being posted here ! But still thats the choice that i have to make ! So, you will find some snaps here and more as we go along !
Overall, it was a great trip.
And my new theory is Goa is great. Especially in the monsoons. So the off season is really the season of seasons !
Here are some snaps ! The details follow !
The Road
Approaching rain at Calangute Beach
Bright Red. Bright Yellow. All seem to be preferred exterior colours !
The Independence Day Spirit
Caves Up the mountains
Kavi,
Never heard of these beach names u know. Something to research for the future.
My favo’ pics are 5, 8 and 9. 800 snaps u better open and join in Flickr.
Pria-
re-freshing memories…
Beer ?
cheers !!!
awesome pics, looks like you had a gala time…
which camera and what kinda lenses did you use? just curious you see..
keep writing !!!
oh superb, simply superb, rain, the trees, the beach, the trip. I love long drives.
keep the pictures coming..
btw, isn’t it great to take pictures just after the rain? the greens just come alive!
Pria : Goa is filled with beaches. And each has a name and i am told, ‘a character’ to it. The only character i saw in all was a pristine loveliness !
Hobo : yes. And i do know you went on a road trip there as well ! Am sure you have such memories too
Avenger : Thank You ! Yes we had a great time. I am using a Canon S5. And no major lenses !
GP : yes. I took care that i either clicked or drove. Not the two together. You know from whom i learnt that !
Sundar : You bet ! The greens just come alive and stay for long in your mind too !
Bombay to Goa in the rains…doesnt get better than that…
bahahah!
The greenery n the beaches! Amazing.. Goa beckons.. sometime soon..
thanks for sharing your experiences
It’s indeed pleasure, the green mountain and coconut tree beaches. Lovely kavi
Superb….yet another chance of visiting goa went by…better luck next time….
Amazing pics!
Goa is a heaven on earth..
I love that Konkan coast, and the lush greenery of the monsoons. Beautiful pictures!
i love the photos