Today let me take you with me on a small part of our Road trip.
For those who follow me it's no surprise and you guys already know it from all the posts and my random rants that I am a nature girl at heart ...
In nature I lose myself and find myself again .. I breathe.. I rejuvenate ..
And this feeling was strengthened and factualised by our recent road trip which we were advised strongly against by our Dr. Reason - I was very weak with low bp. Which was lower than low and I was advised strict bed rest. Still me being me went with the trip ( well in my defence everything was booked and this trip was planned from a long time and we were in such anticipation and I love road trips and Goa ) as I thought we 'll do it as it's just from Pune to Goa... ( well that was irresponsible but adventurous though )
The whole way hubby took care of me like no ones business. Fussing about my rest, my meds, my snacks, ( could I get any luckier, touchwood I have won myself a jackpot ) Coaxing me to sleep but no sooner than we took to the forests and mountains they just kept me going and like that .. like just that.. I was feeling so live. The magic of nature is marvellous beyond understanding ... it's wonderful, just leaves one astonished at it's beauty, sights, abundant life and a strong will to keep growing to keep living and giving.
The crisp air, the smell of moss laden trees, gurgling waterfalls, chirping birds, what's there not to like... not to fall in love.. not to be fully alive and aware.. not to replenish and rejuvenate every sense of the body.
I was healed ... if not completely ... in my mind ... in my will to be one with nature .. in spirit.. I was one with nature.
It helped me like it does always. It loved and accepted and nourished me like it does always...
I wanted to get out of the car, touch the leaves, feel the cool gurgling water, smell the wild daisies.
Just like that my love affair continued .... ❤
With my hubby as well as nature... I was two timing and how ... but sometimes a girl just gotta do what she gotta do. 😉
Monkeying around, are we ?
Mountains are calling ...
Specks of green..
And I did get out of the car... didn't get to play in the waterfall, well whom was I kidding .. I got out and just that was enough to get a smile to my sick, tired af face.
P.S. how cute is he 😋
I want to be here forever in these mountains, where my soul belongs amidst nature.
The Magic of Mystical Mountains beckons me on ...
Forever a mountain Girl ...
They have my Heart...
Check out this small video ... a glimpse of magic ...
Its the holiday season and everyone is in a merry mood. Its time to celebrate, its time to travel, see new places, take a break and unwind. Its time to pamper yourself and be happy.
For many living in India especially in Maharashtra or the neighbouring states or even abroad - its Goa time.
This loved place is always charming but come the holiday winter season its sparkling like a diamond.
Perfect and peak time to go to Goa.
We just had our share of Goa some time back but I am here again thinking of it and craving the Goan food, sandy beaches and beautiful people and laid back life.
While I plan my next holiday just giving you a peek in my Goa diaries outfit.
A small glimpse into our stay at the Silver Sands Holiday Village Candolim Goa.
They have many other properties in Goa.
We stayed for 2 nights at this property located in bustling and yet quaint candolim bylanes leading to the beach where sea sports were in full action.
This resort is hardly a minute walking distance from the beach situated amongst very pretty quaint restaurants and shopping buzz.
We booked our rooms through Oyo for around Rs 3000 per night and I suggest the cottage rooms in case you are looking at this property.
We rated this property a 3.5 on the basis of service (which was ok) rooms, cleanliness, facilities offered. We didnt try their food though.
The location is great.
Take a look at the video and get a glimpse of this property with complete review of the rooms and how it is.
Goa is many things - amazing beaches, shopping, delicious concoctions, beautiful offbeat places, amazing architecture, amalgamation of cultures and nationalities and a foodies heaven.
Goa holidays means- Beach, swim, eat, sleep - REPEAT.
So let me take you on a journey of my favourite places to eat in Goa, some really famous and others of the beaten track utterly delicious nevertheless.
I hope you liked me taking you on a journey through the Goan by lanes in search of food.
Here's a small picture tale just for you.
Enroute Goa a small detour to the small sleepy town of Sawantwadi to enjoy the fish thali at Bhalekars. So worth it. A small family run place without any fancy ambience but plain simple good old food. It was very crowded. No pictures do justice to this drool worthy food. Comforting and super delicious. completely value for money. Around Rs 500 for two thalis.
Check out Bhalekar Hotel on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1162201-d3793939-Reviews-Bhalekar_Hotel-Sawantwadi_Maharashtra.html?m=19904
First stop after reaching Goa.
Bob's Inn - a hidden jewel on the candolim road. This place is so boho and dishes out amazing goan fare at super vfm rates. Must visit for it food and laid back vibes.
Check out Bobs Inn on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g297605-d1733498-Reviews-Bobs_Inn-Candolim_Bardez_Goa.html?m=19904
A glass of feni with some juices, their in house speciality which was yum.
Prawns masala - finger licking good.
The continental fare is amazing. The pasta was so awesome, one of the best pasta I have ever tried. They will certainly give the authentic Italian restaurants a run for their money.
Juicy soft chicken with creamy perfect pasta.
Soft pois with tangy green chicken cafreal which was perfect and so authentic.
Must Must visit. 10 /10
First stop for breakfast has to be our all time favourite - Infantaria.
This place ranks on all aspects- food, drinks, desserts, service, offers, music and more.
Check out Infantaria Cafe on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g306995-d2328922-Reviews-Infantaria_Cafe-Calangute_Goa.html?m=19904
Creamy pinacolada
they whip up some mean concoctions and have amazing offers.
Margherita pizza which hit all the right spots.
one of the best aglio olio I have ever had.
simple and big on taste, slurrrrp.
Death by chocolate.
A big mound of heavy gooey chocolatey sinful indulgence.
this stuff was hard core.
Drooling just watching it.
chicken with cream sauce, buttered rice, soft mashed potatoes and sauteed veggies- heaven.
Garlic bread loaded with cheese.
Must visit. Order anything and you will relish it with equal gusto. Everything is supreme over here.
Next on the list is Fat Fish a place located on the Anjuna road.
A big shack with good music and thronged by people till late night.
The service is prompt and you will have to wait to get a seat every single time.
We tried the Golden fried prawns, soft from the inside and crisp on every bite.
The prawn curry rice definitely passed the test.
7/10 compared to others on my list.
we had fun nevertheless. Nice place indeed.
Another hidden jewel. Starlight is a local favourite on the anjuna vagator road.
The place is thronged by local crowd any time of the day and we had to wait a long time to satiate our hunger. It serves authentic local dishes and they are amazingly delicious and super vfm.
Check out Starlight on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g312680-d4548434-Reviews-Starlight-Arpora_Goa.html?m=19904
The surmai masala fry was amazing. The pieces were super thin coated with spicy masala and very well marinated and super soft and fresh.
Goan prawn chilly- huge portion and soft prawns with generous masala.
It was a hit.
This thali is fit for kings.
It had surmai, two other fish gravies, muscles, shell fish, crab, squid, ladies finger and every bowl of preparation was different with different masalas. Big on taste.
must must have.
Recommended highly.
Amazing on quality and huge portions with super value and mind blowing taste.
We rate it 10/10
St Anthony's
This place is a must visit. Located on the Baga beach next to Brittos. The place vibrates of life and charm. The shack is pulsating with high energy music, karaoke and more. It's sublime to sit on the beach with sand under your feet sipping on the yummy drink and eating the fresh catch. The food is incredible, the whole vibe is. No matter what dish or cuisine you chose it's excellent. Must must try.
Last but certainly not the least. Our favourite joint on our way back home.
A pitstop in Kolhapur to refuel ourself.
Parakh - dishing out a mean kolhapuri thali. Check out Parakh on TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g737166-d3802938-Reviews-Parakh-Kolhapur_Maharashtra.html?m=19904
Our All time favourite.
A thali which is to die for.
I can slurp on umpteen bowls of pandhra rassa over her.
This place once quaint is very famous now but they have maintained their quality, quantity and taste which is mind-blowing good.
Authentic kolhapuri thali consisting of- chicken/ mutton masala, bhakri/roti, kheema, pandhra, tambda rassa, rice and down it all with a refreshing sol kadhi.
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