Reached Vasco Railway station, and again
after lots of bargain took cab for Madgaav, which is 80 km. away. Vasko is
bustling in morning crowed and rain making it more hazardous. After crossing
city hustle-bustle we reached in outskirt area which is beautiful and due to
monsoon it becomes lush green. Cold winds and splash of rain is reminding me of
Nainital. Although Goa is famous for winter but monsoon is also dazzling and
peaceful. Rain, wind and all over green is making it miraculous. On the way I spotted
many Portugal architect churches. Goa is a Christian city so in every turn and
corner I saw churches. Small church, big church, medium church every type of church.
Mostly houses are also made by Portugal architect and roof has almost same in
every house. It’s still drizzling. I took breakfast in a roadside restaurant
where few young boys are working and few old chaps are gossiping for time pass.
Anyway breakfast is scrumptious and
coffee is mind blowing…
I will stay in apartment of Vagator
near Chapora village, which is peaceful and far from city’s hustle bustle. This would be wonderful experience for me...
After taking some rest and
refreshment I off to see Fishermen’s beach. I walk through the small village
market. People look simple. I noticed every Hindu house has Tulsi tree in their
verandah and every Christen has Cross mark in their verandah but architect of
all houses are same and surrounded by coconut trees. Huge and beautifully
architected temples are also showing their presence. Again I went into road
side restaurant which utterly village type small and unmanaged restaurant. I sit
on wood made long bench and order for tea. Middle aged copper color man serves
me tea and asks if I want something to eat. I wanted to taste local stuff so he
offers me food call Koimalai after this he offered me piece of Goun too. Both
are Goan delicacy and are good in taste...
Fishermen’s beach belongs to the
fishermen. They catch fishes and other sea products for their livelihood. Some of
them are busy in doing their work. Few foreigners are also strolling. Lots of
small, silvery skin dead fishes are on the bank. I look there bright silvery
skin and wait them to swim again but it could be my childish fantasy only. Far away
fishermen's colony is appearing in the scene. Huge boats, made by dry grass and
on it typical Goan roof has been placed, are in array. In front of these boat
houses huge blue ocean is taking breath and showing the aliveness through big
waves. After spending few second I turn to Chapora Fort which built in 15th
century by Portuguese...
Here I
found many Hindus cemetery too, who were criminated here. Chapora Fort is huge
but abandoned now. All history has been covered by the green grass. I took long
and steep walk to reach on the top of fort and sit in a corner to view the
ocean which is far below. I saw huge ships in ocean, which are looking like
dwarf ships from here. Some more tourists are also enjoying but most of them
are behind the bushes with their partners…
I walk back to main road and take
road to Vagator Beach. I take long walk for beach. On the way I saw many
Restaurants bar and other shops but mostly are closed because according to Goa this
is off season. I enjoy walk with mystery when will beach come. When I hear the
music of huge waves, it was not difficult to solve the mystery that I almost
reach to Vagator beach. It was my good luck I found one open restaurant and in
next moment I was inside. This place is awesome. I can see the ocean, the waves,
cool breeze and the tourists who are enjoying with full zeal. I order snacks
and a glass of fanny, which is local liquor made by cashew nuts. Young guy
comes and serve from the bottle of Signature Whisky. I stop him to serve he
said - We store Fenny in these bottles. Don’t
worry we will serve you a good Fenny. I take first sip and then many more.
After every sip everything is looking more and more appealing. No doubt it was
good in taste and quite effective. Waves of ocean are getting bigger and bigger
meanwhile a dog comes and sit on the middle of the waves. Though dog would be here
for fishes but not going for it. I think he is here to give me some shots...
After finishing drink I finish food
of spicy Kolhapuri sabzi and roti. After food I went to beach to feel the tenderness
of waves and wet send. When my feet touch the wet send I become relax and then
suddenly huge wave comes and make me all wet. It was an out of the world
experience. I take long walk with long and small waves. As much as waves are
coming to me I become more relaxed and relieved. I spend long time walking with
water, wind and wave all together...
Evening I off to walk again but all
is silence. Only few foreigners are spending time in bars and listening soft
music in dim yellow light. I take long walk in dark road and then back but it
rain heavily and I get drenched by the time back to room. All is peaceful here
only cicadas are noising outside…
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