The first half of our vacation in India had us hustling and bustling to see and do so many things. I’m glad we seized the opportunity to see so many new things, but quite frankly, it was exhausting. Luckily, I had the foresight to factor in some relaxation time as well. We left the crowded streets of Delhi behind and flew south to spend 5 glorious nights in Goa. It was like we were transported into another country! Goa was so different from the India we had grown accustomed to. We took a taxi from the airport to Candolim Beach and for the first time since we had arrived in India, the incessant horn honking had finally ceased! The air pollution was no longer hovering around us and we began to remember what fresh air tasted like! We knew immediately that we were going to enjoy our time in Goa!

What made our stay in Goa even more enjoyable was that our friends, Brie and Raj, were able to join us for 3 of those nights. We shared a fabulous villa in North Goa that was walking distance to the beach and we all enjoyed our first experience of the Arabian Sea. The adults sipped on cocktails before noon and the kids loved playing in the sand.

If cocktails before noon aren’t relaxing enough for you, how about a 20 minute beach-side massage for $5? And…if you are really lucky, your toddler might work your lower body at no extra cost!

Goa was the perfect destination for the adults to relax and for the kids to be kids. The food was delicious and the sunsets were perfect.

And most importantly, Ella’s love for Anya & Elia grew even stronger…