weekenders...

I declare the off-season officially over! With tourists pouring in during this long weekend, it couldn’t be more obvious, especially considering the particular talent people in India have. The same way they can turn two-wheeler into a family (of five) vehicle, comfortably fit twenty something people on a metro bench meant for eight, this past few days they apparently decided to fit half the population into our tiny state. 

We were stuck in traffic for at least two hours every day, snailing through the distance that normally takes 15 minutes, it was impossible to get table anywhere and all the waiters apparently joined the slow food movement.

I have to say: national holidays are no fun in Goa! We would probably hid at home if we didn’t have friends coming over. Keeping up with the general spirit, we ended up doing some touristy stuff, and finished the weekend across the state in Agonda. I’m pretty sure it’s the only beach that hasn’t opened for the season yet. With only few shacks operational we managed to escape the rush for one evening. 

Once again H2O – beautiful sea facing cottages and restaurant – proved to have the most pathetic service ever. We were deceived by its looks more than once, but finally I decided: never again. Despite that, we managed to have lovely evening in White Sand and caught a bit of morning sun, before it was time to brave the traffic on the way home. 

Trying to recover from all the fun, we were surprised with some unidentified, but exuberant procession circling our house. With this weekend’s fireworks over, there is nothing else to do, but get ready for The Season!