Tranquil, tasty and tantalising, that's how it sounds in Goa

WATER WORKS

The sound of water is both delicate and loud. At the sea, the roar of crashing waves is mingled with the quiet, gentle patter of raindrops as they sink into the sand.

FISHY STORY

The sound of fresh fish sizzling away inside a Goan kitchen will instantly make your mouth water, heightening the anticipation of a delicious meal that, by the sounds of it, is just moments away.

RAINY VISITOR

In Goa, the sound of raindrops falling on roof tiles are familiar knocks that once frightened us, as children, but now lulls us to sleep, until one tile gives way – and water decides to seep in!

MORNING HAS BROKEN

In Goa, early mornings and cool-toned pictures share the same tranquil feel. But, what pictures lack is the melodious sound of chirping birds – the first sign that dawn is breaking.

DAILY BREAD

For Goan kids, evenings meant listening out for the baker until the faint sound of his horn grew louder, indicating that he was near. This meant grabbing money and running out of the house in mismatched slippers.

WHISTLING AWAY

The sound of the pressure cooker whistle interrupts slow Sunday mornings in Goa, but it also means that there are just a few more whistles to go until some delicious pulao is ready.

NEWSY HABIT

The sound of flipping through the pages of a newspaper is fresh in our ears every morning. As headlines shift and stories unfold, this daily practice remains a comforting constant.

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