a breathtaking discovery

iv been in panjim for over 2 months now. its a really small place. i think i have been right around the entire town many times. theres only so many places to see. or so i thought.

until i entered the kala academy yesterday. and saw this:





the nicest, prettiest, perfectly quaint jetty. with benches to sit and take in the view.

sigh. the discovery really did take my breath away.

baga on a good day

baga is not the kind of beach where you go to enjoy a day of peace and quiet. its not the kind of beach you go to with a book in hand, ipod stocked with music, and the aim to indulge in solitude. its not the kind of beach you go to so you can be left alone in peace. its not the kind of beach you go to, to catch a gorgeous sunset. because its too busy. even if the sun were to set beautifully, you'd probably have too much activity distracting your eyes.

its the kind of beach you go to when you want to get a sense of how "happening" the tourist season can get. its the kind of beach you go to when you want to indulge in some pointless water sports. its the kind of beach you go to, when you want to enjoy the festive and tourist-friendly shack atmosphere, get pampered by the wandering masseurs, and let numerous hawkers show you their wares.

but on an odd good day, like we witnessed 2 weeks ago, it can make some pretty beautiful sights...

gratitude

for having witnessed a gorgeous sunset. the most amazing one i have seen in a while. at miramar, a 7 minute walk away from home.