Got up at 9:00am, with a slight headache. Freshened up and had a light breakfast at 10:00am. Rested in the room and then walked over to Baga beach. Spent some time walking along the beach before deciding on where to sit amongst a large number of spots. Got beach chairs and took in the sun, sand, water and caught up on the sleep. Had drinks; coconut water ($0.60); massage ($3:00); henna ($4:00); pedicure and manicure ($10:00). Played some soccer and met/talked to lots of people.
Left the beach at 5:30pm - as the various shack owners prepared the beach for the evening dining. Went back to the hotel, relaxed and freshened up. Left at 8:15pm and went to a sports bar for dinner. Met some very friendly Russian tourists and had Russian Vodka with them. At 11:30pm, went to the 'Hype' club, which was hosting India's Number 2 DJ. There were lots of media and well dressed people. The DJ did not show up until 1:00pm, but he put on an amazing show, playing dance and Bollywood hits - he really got the place rocking. Left at 3:00am and walked back to our hotel.
Spent the night at Suncity Resort.
December 6 (Tuesday):
Got up at 8:00am. Arranged for laundry and made phone calls. Had breakfast and then rested in the room. Left at 11:00am and took a taxi to Anjuna beach. It was a 10-15 min. walk to the beach from the taxi stand. Walked along the beach for some time. Got beach chairs, had some fresh pineapple juice and relaxed in the sun on the beach.
On the way back, we got a ride in a Jeep that some visitors from New Delhi had rented. Back to the hotel, rested and left at 3:45pm. Got a taxi to Caluncate beach and walked around. Continued our taxi ride to Panjim (the capital of Goa) - where we did a short tour. The taxi driver then took us to the river boat cruises, where we took a Sunset Cruise on a large cruiser. Entertainment included 3 traditional dances and public dancing. The taxi driver was waiting for us when we finished our cruise at 7:30pm.
Left around 11:30pm and went to Tito's, one of the popular clubs in Goa - entry was 1,500 rupees ($30) for 2 with unlimited drinks. It was a rocking place, where we met many tourists. At 3:00am, went to the beach for some Sheesha (pan flavoured). Another late night.
Spent the night at Suncity Resort.
December 5 (Monday):
Got up at 7:30am. Packed, had breakfast at hotel and checked out. Left with Gijo for the airport at 9:50am. Drove slowly as we had time to kill. Arrived at Madurai airport at 11:00am. Bid goodbye to Gijo - it was very emotional on both sides as we had come to know each other quite well in the past 10 days. He insisted (he had mentioned this to us numerous times before) that we visit him in 2 years for his marriage - he would provide us with accommodation and a car. Gave him very good tip.
Checked in and departed Madurai airport at 1:55pm (10 mins late). Arrived Chennai at 2:50pm (10 mins late). Had only 50 mins to collect our baggage, change terminals, check in the baggage, clear security and make our flight at 3:40pm. Ran, sweated, perspired and got to the boarding gate at 3:35pm. We delayed the flight and it departed 15 mins late at 3:55pm.Arrived in Goa at 5:10pm (15 mins late). Got our baggage and got a pre-paid Taxi at 5:25pm to our hotel in Baga Beach. It was a very slow drive as there was a lot of traffic. Arrived at our hotel at 7:00pm. The rooms were so-so, but the location was great. Unpacked, showered and made out way to the main drag. Lots of people, restaurants and bars. There were lots of food places on the beach, were we had a sizzling dinner with reggae music and dancing on the beach. Went back to the hotel to freshen up. Back to the main drag - went to 2 night clubs and a sports bar. Slept very late. Look like it's going to be late nights for the next 2 nights.
Spent the night at Suncity Resort.
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