Quick one here cause I am tired. After charging my phone a bit and fighting with the wifi/power I walked to Goa’s Ark. I had my most expensive meal in Goa at 960 but I had a big beer , bottle of water and two desserts to go with my amazing meal. The wifi there was good but the Moroccan red snapper was probably the best fish I have ever had and definitely the best red sauce ever, no contest. It wasn’t spicy ,just amazingly rich with chickpeas and julienned vegetables, probably pepper and or onions.
It was served with a choice of two sides so I got an Israeli salad (finely chopped cucumber and tomato with cilantro I think) and a skewer of grilled veggies. I ate the mushrooms. I still don’t like mushrooms.
I couldn’t decide between the affogato (espresso shot poured over vanilla ice cream) and the undescribed chocolate ball, so I ordered both from the owner when he asked how my meal was. The guys at the next table were friends of the owner and they laughed and told me I made an excellent choice. They were not wrong.
Kingfisher is an acceptably drinkable beverage.
The owner made a spirited phone call to a patron who had come in the night before , brought police in to get drunk and then left without paying. He was polite but clearly annoyed. “Wasn’t I nice to you? Did I do something wrong? Did I offend you? Then why you not pay the bill?” I only heard one side but I think the other guy promised to may when he is back in town.
A couple more Israeli young men showed up with packs, checked in (they have rooms as most places do) and then sat at my table (!) and ate two plates of fries (chips). I think they were trying to save money.
I asked for the bill but it took too long so I went up to pay.
Back in the room I didn’t fire up the giant metal fan. I got chilly last night. Probably 18 is a little too cold for the thin blanket, but without the wind tunnel I should be ok.
Tomorrow I will try to get up early and check out, I think.