Going to Goa

Arrived in Goa Dec. 16

After a quick sprint through the Mumbai airport, several bouts of frustrating miscommunication and a teeth clenching taxi race across to the domestic terminal, we made our flight to Goa. Arriving right as the dawn suggested its appearance, we were fortunate to witness a timeless sunrise over the rivers and misty valleys, shining out over the bounding green canopies on our drive north. A far cry from the sand dunes we left behind. Winding through the narrow roads overlooking jungle cliffs, our driver and temporary tour guide mentioned the spot of our departure only 5 hours earlier.

"Ah! Dubai, they used to let two- three families in the villas, but not anymore. Everyone has too live in one villa, too expensive."

His awareness of the latest government rulings, only a few weeks ago, told us that bad news travels fast, and hinted to the fact the Dubai's largest population constituents, 71 per cent, might not be making the jump over the Arabian Gulf for much longer.