| The noisy café at Not Yet Jazz By The Bay | | | | Goa Carnival |
| is not necessarily the best place to start writing | | | | Goa carnival is one of the most enthusiastic |
| about my trip to Goa, but it seemed like the most | | | | celebrations of western style in India. A hot favorite |
| convenient place to pen my memories in between | | | | among revellers all around the world, the Goan |
| spoonfuls of pasta and sips of fresh-lime soda. | | | | carnival is known for its riotous merrymaking. |
| This trip to Goa was very different, first because I | | | | You will be entertained thoroughly with beautifully |
| went with three other people I had only met once! | | | | decorated floats, live music and dancing of many |
| And second because we stayed in North Goa. | | | | ethnic origins. Specialty of this carnival is the rich blend |
| I usually prefer the South because the beaches are | | | | of cultures and religions that is seldom witnessed |
| much more beautiful and secluded there. But then | | | | anywhere else. |
| North Goa is more “happening” and I | | | | Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary |
| really wanted to check out the night life. | | | | This is Goa's only bird sanctuary, 1.8 Sq Km in area. A |
| We reached Mapusa at seven on a misty Friday | | | | variety of local and migratory birds can be found on |
| morning and had decided to sink anchor at Baga. | | | | this island. |