The team landed in Goa a few hours back. We're staying pretty close to the venue in a pretty nice hotel and the view from our room is quite lovely. The river Mandovi floats by lazily and if that isn't a sign to kick back in this laidback state of India, then I dont know what is...
The view from our room at the Sun n Sand Hotel
Gotta say that summer has kicked in completely here in Goa and it was hot as blazes when we got out of the airport in Dabolim. A few minutes wait for our vehicle and we're off to our hotel, Sun n Sand. The entrance of the hotel took us a little by surprise as you don't expect the front of a 4-star hotel to be as ordinary as this. But once we headed up it looked a lot better. The view is quite lovely and you can see lot of boats and other crafts moving up and down the river. One vessel is particular has caught our eye (and heart). It's a sleek white craft which looks like it could go really fast! Wouldn't mind buying one of these if I win the big money :D
A quick bite to eat and crash for a bit before we head out to check out the final arrangements at the casino. We will be meeting our host Craig Wildeman who is the card room manager for Casino Pride's poker room. Craig will also be acting as Tournament Director for the India Poker Championship.
This will be our only 'free' night in Goa so to speak and we intend to get with the Goa susegaad philosophy by eating and drinking well and singing songs at a nearby karaoke joint. Should be a fun night ahead.
Will try and post again once I'm back. Till then...
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