Ferry ride chronicles in Goa

KEEPING UP WITH THE FERRY

You end up planning your schedule as per the ferry timings since missing one can delay you by at least 20 minutes. You dedicate your life to calculating time, speed and distance to board a ferry just in time.

NOTHING COMES FREE IN LIFE, BUT FERRY RIDES DO

The perks of commuting via ferries are enjoying the tranquil environs with no costs involved. Only four-wheelers are charged a reasonable fare of Rs 7 to Rs 50 depending on the ferry points across Goa.

FOLLOW THE RULES

There's an organized way of parking vehicles that ensures room for all. In times of emergency, a special ferry can be availed by horning or flashing headlights and paying a little extra.

ACQUAINTANCES TO FRIENDS

Seeing the same set of people daily results in friendships. A simple ‘hello’ eventually leads to silly conversations about weather, life, football, politics or soaring commodity prices.

UNCALLED HOLIDAYS

On a foggy winter morning, you are bound to get stuck in long queues as ferry services halt due to poor visibility. This is dangerous during emergencies, but otherwise who doesn’t enjoy a day off.

QUIRKY CHARACTERS

The fascination of travelling in a ferry for the first time, kids excitement on seeing water, animals sitting on the ramp -- ferry rides give you a panoramic view of the little things that life is about.

THE VIEWS

You are bound to marvel at the picturesque views you see while cruising in the ferries. Splendid sunsets over the river, fishing boats and speed boats causing waves that gently rock the ferry and more.

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