One thing this Goa trip has done for me is that, after almost a decade, I have rediscovered the joy of swimming. I have been in the pool for over four to five hours every day for almost two weeks, and I just can’t get enough of it.
My friends and I prepared a barbecue, and it was fun watching the chicken and mutton steaks burst into flames as we grilled them over a charcoal fire under a wrought iron grill. It wasn’t easy—we had to marinate the meat and chicken overnight. A batter had to be prepared, and the meat was soaked in it so that the spices would slowly penetrate, making it soft and succulent.
The feast, the sea breeze, and the warm sun—these are things one can truly enjoy in Goa. The city does slow down on Sundays, but the rest of the week is full of hustle and bustle, festivals, carnivals, and, of course, traffic. After a long time, I returned to Goa, and it has been worth it.
Barbecue
We explore the streets both at night and in the morning. At night, the sea is filled with large casino boats—big and opulent. One casino boat, called Big Daddy, is massive, almost a fifteen-decker. Then there’s the floating casino, a marvel at night. The boats are all lit up, and some even have laser shows.
I have truly discovered the joys of swimming, and for the past ten days, I have spent over four hours a day in the pool. It has done wonders for my routine and weight loss program. My body is getting into shape, and the vitamins I take daily are also improving my gut health.
This is turning out to be a perfect Goa holiday.
