As we get into a taxi to reach our destination Aldona in Goa, the first question that pops up into our cab driver’s head is ” There is some resort over there or what ?? ”

Goa seems to be flooded by resorts, hotels, shacks by the beach, however this time around we decided to try out something different, and when your taxi driver seems to wonder why are these guys going to a place where there seems to be well No Resorts, you feel that maybe your on to something here ..

The next thing that we noticed about our trip is the address to our weekend getaway, it was very simply behind Mr.Dias’ s house..All we had do was get to Aldona and ask practically anyone for where Mr.Dias stayed and what we noticed was people seemed to know each other here and these people would go out of they re way to make sure you get to your spot..

As soon as we reached our Home for the weekend we we re almost instantly struck by the difference of this house, this place, this village..It immediately showed us that there was more to Goa than just the beaches..

Walks trough the winding village roads and we reached places where they still practice artwork exclusive to Goa..Hand paintings on tiles and pottery in a unique Goan style..Food all you want to eat in the little village restaurants was definitely to our hearts and stomachs content..

The Only Olive’ s location is a peaceful and a different one..The house is beautiful and the concept of homestay is really taken on to a very different and deeper level..

The next stay for me would be longer and accompanied by my painting equipment..We we re looking out for something different and we had most definitely found it..till then here are some photos for you guys …

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About the author: Rahul Lewis is a professional artist and paints marvelously during his free time. To know more about him I suggest you visit www.rahullewis.com. If you would like to use the photographs, please do contact him.