MY JOURNEY: GOA ( 13TH ~ 20TH NOVEMBER 2009)

13th Nov

I took half a day leave from work. It was raining heavily on the way back to the house to get my luggage before heading to the airport.

Me at the departure gate, Changi Airport - 5.30pm, boarding my flight to KL ..then to Mumbai

Christmas decorations at the airport.

Another journey on the way

The flight stop in KL before transfering to the next flight to Mumbai.

Hubby eating Burger King in KL airport

We board MAS airline.... notice that no Asian people are on this plane. Majority are Indians and some Westener. No chinese.

The cabin attendant took a photograph for us.

Ticket to India

Dinner served on the plane. Not my cup of tea except for the ferrero choc.

We reach Mumbai at about 10.00pm. Luckily we decided to stay in a hotel instead of the airport. Or else, it will be so tiring. We have arranged an airport pickup to the hotel. The next flight tomorrow is 1pm, to Goa.

Midland Hotel, Mumbai. Not bad. Near to the domestic airport.

Mouth refresher served after we finished our supper. I didnt know how to eat that. Which comes first... the sugar? the small little beads? At the end, I just mix everything.

14th Nov

Breakfast on the rooftop.

Boiled eggs, masala tea, scrambled eggs & idli for breakfast.

Busy Mumbai streets. Lots of people and cars.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, Mumbai. Boarding a flight to Dabolim Airport, Goa.

The flight to Goa took about 1an half hour. As soon as we reach the airport, we booked a taxi to Haati Mahal, Cavelossim. There is a govermont taxi booth outside but we walk outside the airport to get a cheaper rate. Finally got a taxi with 500Rs to Cavelossim. The taxi sucks. No AC and the driver sucks too. Very reckless driver. He loss his way and it took us almost 2 hours to reach. Suppose to be less than an hour.

Thank God, we reach safely.

Our apartment is just ahead. First time, travelling and living in an apartment.

There are 3 pools in this resort.

After a cold bath, feeling refresh and hungryyyyy. :)

Waiting for our dinner at Casa Lisboa.

Tandoori chicken, naan, mix vegetable, lassi and vege pakoras for dinner

15th Nov

Today is resort exploring day :) We spend the whole day lazying around the resort, eating, drinking, relaxing by the pool and walk around...coz tomorrow and the next few days is going to be tiring.

Goofing around the resort

It's already evening, need some change of environment now.

We walk out from the resort, and to the goan streets. Everyone will try to talk to you and be your good friend. :0 coz they want you to buy their stuff. Kekeke.

Colourful shops and people shouting, "Hello my friend. You from Japan!?:

Mike's Place is famous here. But lots of mosquito. I think Goa have lots of mosquito.

All of a sudden, an old couple took a picture of us.

Yummy! Kingfish, special noodle, chicken curry for dinner.

16th Nov

We started our North - South Goa trip. We hired a driver, cost about 2500Rs to take us around for a day.

Ponda, Goa.

Our first visit is the Shree Shantadurga Devi Temple. Still under heavy construction. I think they are expanding some area.

Holy Offerings for the temple.

Shri Mangesh Temple is also under construction. Not a good timing to visit.

Basilica of BOM Jesus - contains the body of St.Francis Xavier, more than 400 years old.

Friendly aunty

This is how it looks inside of the church.

Just opposite St.Francis Xavier Church is the Archaelogical Survey of India. Like a muzeum.

Me and my tripod

Trying to see what's inside.

We did visit the Muzeum of Christian Art. but no pictures are allowed.

"Tapao" Domino Pizza to eat while on our way to the next destination.

Fort Aguada

Calangute Beach.

Arjuna Beach. Lots of rock. There's a flea market nearby on every Wednesday.

Dona Paula looks something like Gurney Drive, Penang

17th Nov

Just behind our resort, there's a cruising tour along RiverSal. Nothing much you can do on the boat. Get's boring eventually.

Jack's Cruise.

Fisherman village along River Sal

Cuise to the sea to see dolphins.

Time flies.

Jump into the jacuzzi after the cruise. Cannot tahan the wheather. Too hot.

18th Nov

Every Wednesday, there is a fllea market in Arjuna. The road heading to the market is very busy.

Extra careful when taking pictures. These people come asking money.

Colourful Spices

Wow, topless aunty on my background

There's a mini Tibetan market, where Tibetans come and sell their stuff.

Enough for a day. Time to go back for some rest.

Dinner at Mike's Place again.

Butter squid and coriander soup

Mutton Rohan Josh, Chicken Masala, garlic naan for dinner

19th Nov

We are going to visit one of the waterfall in Goa. Durshagar waterfall

Taking a jeep up across Bhawan National park.

Durshagar waterfall far away

Tracking by foot to take a closer look at the waterfall.

Finally reach

Some people swim in the waterfall

The jeep take us across river and hills

We visited Sakahari Spice Farm.

A warm and traditional welcome at Sakahari Spice Farm.

Following the farm tour.

Cold water pour on the back after the short tour

Lunch Buffet served

20th Nov

Cavelossim Beach is 5-10minutes walk from the resort. It is not as busy as the beches up north. But I think, I prefer this area. It is peaceful and no body comes bugging you to buy things. And you can take pictures with no one on your background. :)