Another Christmas

Last Christmas was spent holed up in Cincinnati/Apartment in the midst of the winter storm. That lead to start of this log. A year has passed and I am holed up again inside a compartment of the train from Hyderabad to Delhi. It is almost surprising that not too long ago spending 24+ hours in travel was perfectly normal and acceptable. Now - I am thinking - what was I thinking!!

Brings to my mind the story that explains the difference between a man and a cow in the middle of a beautiful and green meadow. The cow is blissfully grazing whereas the man is eager to cross to the other side. I guess, sometimes the journey is more enjoyable than the destination itself.

The picture you see is how Delhi fog is during winters.
I am actually penning down these thoughts using a pencil and a pen. I will post them later.

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HYD-Goa-HYD

Early this year (Mar '05) made a qick dash to Goa. The season was almost over, I was told, and it will get hotter by the day. We stayed in Holiday Inn in southern Goa - A hotel with huge reputation, dirty rooms and lousy service. Only saving grace was nice pool and landscaping.

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We stayed in southern Goa and avoided crowded beaches and shopping. The beach from our hotel was quite and you could almost be by yourself if you wanted to. The season getting over may have something to do with it but we loved it this way. It was our first time to Goa. The picture on the side is of the fishing boat on the beach during the early morning walk.

Old Goa is a town that has decided to leave time and stay right where it is. It is like pictures from old history book has come alive in front of you. Churches and old cars parked in front of the old houses are typical of Goa's charm. I wonder when if ever the telecom and cola comapnies will be ashamed of their act and stop scarring our hill stations and beach towns. Goans should oppose the ghastly scarring of their heritage. Advertising is necessary but then there are ways of of doing so - anyone listening in the creative department!?!.

Churchs are everywhere! Small and big they are all so beautful.

For those who have read Da Vinci code by Dan Brown (and who has not read it!!) here is another interesting bit not covered by Dan. Below are the pictures of The Last Supper group as painted in the Old Goa Church. See the proof?

Out of the pool - in to the beach chair - and then back in the pool - perrrrfect!

No expert on Goa yet (unlike my good friend Gurrprriet Singh) yet I will answer any questions you may have to help plan your trip. Drop me a note. Find the pictures at flickr

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