My Perfect Dream Vocations

Good Morning Teachers and my dear friends, my topic is “My Dream Vacation”

A dream vacation is when you go to a place you have dreamt about. A place about which you have many ideas. A place about which you have many thoughts in mind.

I personally have been on such a trip recently. My dream destination was Goa. And I had a chance to spend my dream vacation there.

My first interest in this place arose seeing the documentaries on the discovery channel. They showcased beautiful blue sea waters and golden beaches where foreigners came to get their skin tanned. Such a pretty sight they put forward.

My chance came when my dad got leave from his office and wanted to visit someplace for a change. He immediately agreed when I suggested Goa. So, our family set off for Goa.

On reaching there I didn’t know that so many surprises were waiting there for me. We took a cab to reach our hotel but on the way, I came across different housings and small cottages.

And believe me or not all the cottages were so pretty and beautiful. All of them were brightly colored in various shades. One thing that all the houses had in common was that all of them pitched roofs.

And maximum of them had a frontal courtyard with a beautifully decorated garden.

All the people in Goa are very frank and open-minded. They don’t judge people according to religion or customs or their get-up.

We were welcomed into our inn. It was a small cozy little place. In the morning we went to take a bath on the nearest beach that is the Bernaulim beach. The coast was strictly guarded by lifeguards.

Seashore In Goa you get to hire bikes, cycles, cars, scooty for a day. My brother hired a bike for himself and I hired a cycle. We roamed around on different beaches on that.

It was fun riding the bikes as the roads were clean and even and it was right beside the sea.

So, one could clearly see the shining golden sands and blue water and the horizon while riding, this is like making fun of both the scenes at the same time.

Goa is divided into two parts North Goa which is the Old Goa and South Goa which is the New Goa.

Old Goa is the place where the Portuguese first settled. They have old houses, sculptures and churches built. It has a touch of Portuguese architecture. We visited many places in Goa.

We visited the famous Dona Paula viewpoint which is famous as a suicide point. We also visited the famous Vasco da Gama station which was designed by Charles Chorrea. It was one of his earliest works. We then visited the basilica of Bom Jesus. It is a world heritage site.

It contains the body remains of St. Francis… His body got self-preserved after he died. His body is kept in a glass coffin high up on an altar for visitors to see and pray. Strict discipline and silence are maintained on the church premises.

There were small shops selling knick-knacks along the side of the roads. We bought necklaces, bangles, fancy candles, and showpieces which are typical of Goa for the Goa.

There is this famous Dudhsagar Falls. It is a famous waterfall. Dinner was what I relished the most. Goa offers a wide range of authentic seafood collections. From prawns to squids, from oysters to sharks they have it all.

I dipped my tongue into a tasty bowl of oyster’s sauce soup, while my dad went about the business of munching a squid garnished a pan-fried with chilly, lemon, and other herbs. Seafood is something you can never afford to miss in Goa.

The night brought in another aspect of the beaches. All the roadside restaurants, cafes, and tea bars opened.

The places got filled with foreigners who danced, drank, and ate in their own gala mood. Some cafes offered live performances by artists which the people could enjoy while having their food.

Other cafes offered sing-along or karaoke-type performances where the customers can come up and entertain others. The whole environment becomes a place for joy and merriment. The cafes by the sea offered candlelight dinner. But to be honest, Goa is a costly place. Food is costly in Goa.

The sea had another face at night. The blue rippling waters turn black at night. It is wonderful to walk on the beach at night with the cool breezes hitting your face and skin thus creating a calm atmosphere.

Security is good in Goa. People stay out till late.

The cafes and restaurants stay open almost all night. The crowds gather around the beaches and there is no sign of criminal activity. There are a lot of liquor shops as well. Liquor is cheap in Goa. The vehicle hiring shops stay open all night.

Due to excessive population pressure, the clear waters are slowly becoming dirty day by day. Water is getting infested with jellyfishes which are a threat to humans and small children bathing in the water. Humans are throwing plastics into the water which is a threat to marine animals.

Not only this the garbage is collected at the beaches thus making the beaches dirtier. Serious steps should be taken up by all of us right now otherwise Goa will not be an enjoyable place anymore. It will lose its recognition as a tourist destination.

My stay in Goa was enjoyable. Truly it was a dream vacation. I was sad when our trip to Goa was at an end and it was time for us to go home.

I would like to visit this place repeatedly. It was a dream come true for me. But although the trip is over the memories will stay forever and a day.