Return To Paradise

OK so the title of this blog is borrowed from the movie of the same name and no I'm not going to Malaysia. But Goa is no less of a paradise for me and a trip down there at least once a year is a must. This time I was supposed to ride down with a few friends and make stopovers at Sindhudurg and Ganpatipule. But I decided against that mainly keeping in mind that my leg may not be able to take the stress that such a trip would place on it. It's only been 6 months since the accident that broke my thigh bone in half and I decided to exercise a certain amount of prudence and restraint which is quite unlike my usual half assed self. I did join Ballroom Dance classes though which is quite like my usual half assed self. 

I have a feeling this trip is going to be different from all the innumerable trips but then I've said that to myself every single time I leave for Goa. The plan is to do the usual things; smoke up, drink and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the beach from the comfort of the shacks in the company of old and new friends. I'm a little nervous about riding a bike again but have no choice in that regard. Yes, I live dangerously. 

It's also been a year since I got the tattoo done and wanted the second one done this time but can't do it for the lack of adequate padding in the shoulder area. I wanted a Dragon sleeve that would involve a lot of pain on this frail body of mine no amount of Hashish could dull. Maybe the next time after putting on weight in the gym. 

I'l be posting about the trip once I get back and as always there will be an adventure with my name on it. Until then I hope Mumbai doesn't miss me too much.