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31
Mar

Trips: Goa – Of Sunsets and Cruises

:: Destinations – India – Goa

Our first day in popular Goa was already off to a great start, with experiences of the old churches that Goa is famed for, the beautiful Mangueshi temple (see the album here). By late afternoon and after grabbing some quick bites and refreshing cool drinks (always needed in humid conditions), we headed to North Goa, across from Panjim to witness more spectacular sights of Goa. See the album below to find out!
(Photographer’s Note: All pictures in this album were taken with Canon PowerShot A570IS)
 

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Sunset on the Mandovi River, Panjim

Sunset on the Mandovi River, Panjim

 

In this album:

Watching the golden sunset over the Mandovi River, Panjim, as we wait at the pier for a sunset cruise Golden sunsets, dramatic clouds and fishing boats - that's what Goa promises: and delivers - no questions! A picture postcard silhouette of a boat against a sky turned gold in signature Goan-style! A fiery drama of sun against the clouds unfolds, even as boats glide over the calm waters of the Mandovi River, Panjim
Multiple moods of the spectacular evening skies, over the mandovi River at Panjim The sun makes its move; a private yacht stands buoyed in the foreground (Mandovi River, Panjim) The sun is engulfed in hues of yellow and orange of it's own, as it descends on the horizon at Mandovi River, Panjim (Wide Angle) The sun is engulfed in hues of yellow and orange of it's own, as it descends on the horizon at Mandovi River, Panjim (Panorama Trim)
Lights begin to sparkle along the banks after sundown, as we ride our sunset cruise on the Mandovi River, Panjim Tour boats on the Mandovi River, Panjim, adorned in lights - giving that carnival touch (and shake!) to life in Goa Neon signs cast a colorful glow on the waters of the Mandovi River, Panjim Another tour boat like ours - decked up in lights - passes by (as I try hard to have a steady hand on the top deck!)
And another - though this looks a bit eerie in the pic, i'll admit! Yellow and blue tinges, reflected off the lights on a boat docked alongside the banks of Mandovi River, Panjim Lights of hotels and resorts that dot the river bank (man, it's hard to keep a steady hand on board a boat!) Lights, reflections, water, ripples - backed by music. Now, that's Goa for the photographer!
And, we head back to the pier, to wrap up a spectacular day in awesome Goa

See more albums from this Goa Trip:
Goa – A Pristine Destination…
Goa – Of Beaches, Wonderful Beaches…

3
Mar

Dubai Touchdown – An Aerial Stopover

:: Destinations – Middle East – Dubai

Enroute to a destination in the southern hemisphere, our flight was via Dubai,, Middle East – After a short-ish flight (albeit at a reasonably inconvenient hour of the night), it was time for a stopover at Dubai. As we descended into Dubai at sunrise, I caught some nice pictures of the rising sun, and glimpses of this transformed kingdom in desert terrain.

 

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Dawn at Dubai

Middle East-Dubai

 

In this album:

Welcome aboard - on the Emirates flight Watching the flight tracker, enroute to Dubai A hazy view of the towns on the outskirts of Dubai, in the midst of the desert terrain, as seen from my window Even as water bodies dot the landscape near Dubai, it doesn't take away the stark dryness of the landscape, as seen in this aerial view
Watching the patterns created by the water and townscape, as we approach Dubai An interesting aerial view of the landscape near Dubai shows a stark terrain More patterns in the distance (are they the parts of the world islands?) An amazing view, as the sun rises in the horizon - feels straight out of a sci-fi setting!
A fiery sun casts a magical glow at dawn, as we gradually descend towards Dubai A beautiful view of the rising sun, as we approach Dubai A beautiful view of the rising sun, as we approach Dubai A beautiful view of the rising sun, as we approach Dubai
A beautiful orange hue marks the horizon, as we descend onto Dubai airport The wing tips are aglow with the orange light of the morning sun, as we approach Dubai airport An aerial view of the dwellings on the outskirts of Dubai Rows of houses as if made of Lego blocks, as viewed from the air, approaching Dubai airport
Ready for final approach... Early morning in Dubai - touchdown in 10..9..8.. Early morning in Dubai - touchdown in 7..6..5.. It's touchdown; Dubai Airport
A view of the terminals at Dubai Airport A beautiful Emirates jet waits on the tarmac as airport workers load/unload cargo An oasis inside the Dubai terminal takes one away from the harsh heat outside The oasis at the terminal...with waterfalls and greenery serve as a refresher for travellers waiting to catch their next flight
A view of the terminal at Dubai airport, from the oasis A beautiful white anthurium at the oasis (Dubai Airport) Driving by the aircraft on the tarmac for our next flight, one can get a sense of the sweltering heat of the desert sun

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