Goa UnHurried

Part 1 - The Journey Begins (23 & 24 December 2025) We left Mumbai late on the 23rd, boarding the train from LTT with that familiar mix of excitement and mild fatigue. Goa was calling, and we were happy to answer. The train was punctual at departure, though it took its own sweet time later. Somewhere between stations and conversations, time slowed down in a pleasant way. Our co-passenger, Aishwarya, a cheerful Tamil girl staying at Mahim heading home to Goa for Christmas, quickly became part of the journey. She spoke animatedly about Mumbai, rents, and everyday life, gently reminding us how astonishingly expensive the city has become. Train journeys have a way of creating such fleeting yet warm connections. Early next morning, Madgaon welcomed us. Aishwarya guided us out of the station with ease, and soon we were in a cab, driving for nearly an hour through modern Goan roads to our North Goa homestay - the Pent House in Luxe Upper Crust. Harish and Radha were already there with...