Goa is a state of mind. It’s a cliche, yes. And it still holds true. Despite everything that has railroaded this tiny state. There’s a mall now in Calangute. Shocking. Actually, not so surprising. Calangute succumbed first to the monster called 4-day-eff-up-the-place package tourism. Paneer pakoras, tandoori chicken and Yo Yo Honey Singh are mentioned in the same breath as susegad. It’s all right. It’s all right. If you are a true Goa lover, it’s perfectly fine to wince more than a little bit. Disclaimer: I love tandoori chicken - but not in Goa. As for paneer pakora and Yo Yo HS, well, to each one his own, but again - not in Goa. However, Goa and the state of mind still holds true. Despite everything, it’s heartening to know that there are still pockets where the Goa, you and I love, still sits pretty.
Located somewhere in Goa. Obviously far from the madding crowd.
