GOA – truly the paradise of peace. Probably the best and the most exhilarating journey of our entire lifetime. Goa doesn't disappoint anyone. We were just 4 of us – me, Rahul, Vaidya and Shree - the roomie gang. We left from Mumbai and we were already charged up for the matter of fact that finally, our months of fruitless planning bore the sweet fruits and we were finally on our way to enjoy which seemed to be our last joy of life. We were so zenned up right from the beginning of the journey that we did not give anything even a single second thought. As we all were tired after a day's work on Wednesday we slept as soon as we boarded the train from Thane. We had to anyhow preserve our energies for the fore coming days.
Day 1
We reached Goa at around 11am on Friday and after some effort in the heat we found a room to stay, but somehow it was a bad deal. The best part about being in Goa is you are always enthusiastic and so were we. Not enough rest but who cares and we started with some shopping followed with a heavy lunch (obviously whenever we opened our mouth to feed ourselves we had a b***e; so needless to mention having b***e every time coz believe me we had countless numbers in our four days journey ;). Within no time we all were set ready for the action.
Now after a heavy lunch in scorching heat what a normal person would die for? Yes some rest, but these insane guys, yes I mean enthusiastic guys wanted to roam some more and so they headed towards Panaji and I moved towards our room (I was damn sure raat tak inka sab enthu nikal jaayega :P)
It was a lovely evening & by default we had to feed ourselves :-), then applying a tattoo which as always our Shree uncle had a unique design on the back of his neck and we all headed off to our room to get ready to party. Sometimes I would think whether our day started at night :P. Had a quick bath and though not preplanned but black was our theme of that night. All set to party and how could I forget this part; Goa without skunk (w**d or g**ja) is incomplete. Had some of it and we zoomed ourselves to Mambos near Baga beach but were quite unaware that we were AGAIN to face the worst part which most of the guys would have faced 'STAGS NOT ALLOWED'. But we were not the ones to give up, started looking for some girls to get us in but to no avail (as I & Sagar always say G***DU naseeb ;). After a bit of searching we headed near Anjuna beach to a place called Paradiso. Once there, we were relieved that we were not so unlucky, there were some generous disc owners in Goa :). As we reached early we headed to a place called Zooris, exactly adjacent to Paradiso. This was the place at which I had a lovely evening on my last trip some 4 years back. Now as I said earlier I knew the enthu in these guys would be lost and here I was having some drinks before the actual party with my 3 over-enthusiastic friends :P. This place Zooris means a lot to me & I always wanted to enjoy this time but I forgot it's not a place where you can enjoy with guys :(. But the party was yet to begin at Paradiso so I knew for sure as soon as these guys would see some chicks around they would be back to normal.
It was 10pm & we were all set to party. This club had an entry charge and then the drinks inside were 'On the House'. As soon as I learnt this I knew this was going to be a rocking party; not for we don't have to spend anymore but because everyone had already spent at the entry and hence no one would be without booze, hence I always liked places with Unlimited B**ze motto :) Within an hour we were all back in our happy senses (I have my own levels of senses when it comes to B**zing) and here I was standing at the bar ordering a few more drinks a lovely lady with the cutest smile (I was still in some senses so I knew it was the cutest smile ;)) was too ordering stuffs. I do believe in love at first sight coz I have fallen so many times and I just could not let go this chance to get introduced to her; but as always it was short lived. By the way she was Alice from Australia with Dad from England & Mom from Australia (people who know a bit of history would surely find it funny). Had few more drinks until we all were fully high and at 3 am we left that place.
Btw what happened in between was another funny little love story between our very own uncle Shree and the bartender Rajendar; yeah he was a guy :P. It was almost 2 am & we 3 (I, Sagar & Vaidya) decided to leave but Shree was busy chatting to his soul mate. We told him that we had to leave but he insisted to stay for 5-10 mins more. Again after some time when Shree was asked to leave we got the same reply. Believe me we could have waited for another hour had it been a company of a girl for Shree; but he was too high to know what he was doing (he puked too :P). Finally we had to wait until the club was closed.
But it wasn't the end of our day or rather night; we had plans to have some more b***e. After some info we got to know that a place called Kamaki's near Baga beach was a 24 hour pub, now that's what people like us would expect in Goa. Off we zoomed on our bikes and it was truly an amazing ride back. Soon we reached Kamaki's and instead of having b***e we settled in br***ers; believe me we already had a lot. Had amazing burgers in the joint opposite to Kamaki's and left for home around 7am. Now we had a bit of a conversation with a lady called Helen while we were having burger but I am not interested in describing that. After reaching home I was not feeling sleepy so I stepped out and it was a lovely morning, had a bit of a stroll on the beach and had to return back in 15-20 mins coz of nature's call. Now that was surely the end of my first day ;-P
Second day began for us, quite possibly as it could be, very late. We all had Goan hangover of our first day and that restricted us in our enthusiasm. We had to get out of our beds unwillingly and so we ordered our lunch in the shack itself. By every means it was a bad food. But we ate it to neutralize our body acids. After that tough job we strained our brains a lot as how to arrange our remaining day but alas a failure to all of us. We decided to go in for water sports but somehow delayed to do it on our third day.
After gaining the power shots, we got ready for the so called life in Goa for yet another day. And guys, believe me, this feeling, of partying again when you had a rock-solid party a day before, is truly amazing and mind blowing. I more than love this feeling. The only thought of it, rode us all with a pleasant gesture. We all were ready in white as the theme of the day and off on our bikes, we headed to Baga beach in search of some wild parties. Unable to find anything, clearly due to lack of gurlz with us, we went for ourselves to enjoy, had some (some = too much) b**ze and JD shots. Then we strolled to Curlis and then to Paradiso. By now, we were known by the Curlis guys. We drank our hearts out, danced till our last breaths, and enjoyed till the last moment. This time more wildly and lost. Without caring about the world or may I say without cribbing for not having girls with us. :P
After getting in total mood, pace and swing, we were too undesired to end the night so soon. It was 4 am then :). So we took our march to Kamaki's, the sole bread provider to Goans I think. Else, which damn pub would be open at 4am with loud music and swirling dance floors with firangis and hotties swinging all over.
And the story still is unchanged. We ordered for the same delicious burger and I couldn't eat it being too full on high doses. Kamakis was fun, with a peaceful corner to sit with our pints and chit chatting about who-care topics. With countless b**zes, noodles, burgers and fries, it was like what more could we ask for from life. It was the end of our 2nd day in the heaven as we managed our ways back to our shack.
I have started believing in the saying, "Love wild life. Throw a party." :-)
Day 3
3rd day saw us all half drenched in enthusiasm and our bodies sheerly with lack of H2O. As per the protocol, we woke up late. Still in only half of our senses we had our suits on and off we went for water sports on the Baga beach as pre decided. We were totally hungry and had to speed off our lunch as it was already late for the water sports. Water sports was the most fun part of the entire Goa trip. We had to do 3 water sports – motor boat, para sailing and banana ride. Rahul denied being on banana ride as he was a bit scared. I wanted to experience it. And my fear knew no bounds when that f**king boat threw me inside the sea and I went 10 feet under the water. I was completely galloped and shocked with fear factor bursting out of me. And when I survived and came up, it was like rising to life again. It was the single most exhilarating moment of my entire life that shook me off right from my toe to the tip of my hair. I was dumbstruck. It was worth the dare. Para sailing was more romantic – in the way sun was settling down, it was a peaceful arena with no chitchats and no fuss. It was all clear. It was the most beautiful scene of nature and life could not be better than this.
Then we had ourselves submerged in water for almost an hour in a calm and composed way just to enjoy the beautiful water and nature in Goa thinking when we could be back here. Then we headed to our shack for changing. Then we headed to hill top Hill top was something which took our senses off our heads. It was a dreadly encounter and we were totally set back by the very location and view of it. Thought it did not provide anything to our expectations, it was worth a try.
We then headed to Gregorian Café. Gregorian café was the most amazing party I encountered. The crowd, the atmosphere was mind blowing as I had not seen such kind of wild party in my life. The music, the smoke, the ambience was breath taking. After toddling for couple of hours we moved to our very own Kamakis. There we met Remi – a guy from England. He was in Goa for 3 months now and had plans to be in India for another 2 years just on a holiday. Lucky chap. Had an interesting chat with him which was very soon disturbed by a heavy fuss about a firangi who was forcibly offered drugs at Tito's. He was allegedly forced to buy drugs from some Goan locale which freaked him out to hell. After minutes of witnessing the yelling back at the Goan guy and the f***ing club owner we decided to return back to our beds.
Day 4
Day 4 began for us in quite a lazy and disappointing manner with the very thought of returning back to our homes. After getting up late we packed our bags and planned to go for some shopping. Then we headed to Mapusa, shopped for cashew and all other stuff. It was a hot afternoon which took my glucose away and I started feeling the heat waves. After winding it up we decided to go for a chill out session on Baga beach. We just sat there for couple of hours, listening to soft music and watching people enjoying a typical lazy Sunday afternoon in Goa. Our bodies were dull and aching with all the fun we had on all these days. It was somehow a pain-n-pleasure kinda feeling. After winding it from there, we headed to the railway station with our luggage just in time to find the train. With some quick relieving snacks we boarded our train to end the most exhilarating journey of our lives.
All in all, it was the time of our life. Life was indeed a blessing for all those 4 days. It was infact more than life to us. After all the tortures, work pressures, house hold tensions, relationship hues, Goa was a boon for all of us. No doubt we were dampened by the very thought of returning back home, but had to do it. An awesome and a reigning period came to an end. But it still lives inside our hearts – fresh, green and high :-)
PS: Day 1 has been compiled by Rahul and day 2,3 and 4 by Vaidya, Shree and myself. This blog is a joint venture by we four. We had tough times accumulating the accurate data after so many months of the actual trip. Thanks to all of you for your patience.
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When r we planning for the next one :)
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