The last two days travel and stay at Pinnacle Blue, Goa. A Calangute beach village retreat has been so relaxing and refreshing, with time spent at the sea next door, lazing around in the hotel balcony, some nice choice of seafood and varieties of chilled beer. Today though was going to be different and I was looking forward. Spending a day with the Mathias family at their home in Arpora. Pinnacle Holiday Homes.

Brenden had sent Sanjay to pick me up in his taxi from Calangute and while on the way he gave me a complete picture of the What’s and Where’s of the local surroundings that we were traveling through. And lastly rounding it off with the distance of the different beaches from Arpora, as we were almost there.

Arpora is a village close to the North Goa beach belt and is divided into two parts-a tiny beach spot and a village. This place has its own attractions for travelers as well as local people. Arpora is famous for selling fresh fish such as prawns, tiger prawns, crabs, oysters etc.

St. Sebestian feast is the biggest feast for the Arpora Villagers every year in the month of January. This chapel is situated on the opposite side of grand Pinto Mansion. A huge Hindu population joins with Christians here to celebrate this feast. This action packed place here in Arpora is called Tintto. Hindu Dhalo celebrations also falls on the same night of Sebestian’s feast.

Arpora is also very famous for its night market, “The Saturday Night Market” which is open during the tourist season. It’s is a vast colorful market with people from around the state selling and showcasing their goods. The variety is vast. This market came up in Goa in the 1970s during the hippie culture but grew larger and became popular with time attracting tourists from around the globe. The market also hosts several performances from artists and musicians. We had reached.

The first look of this all white beautiful house and the green all around gave me a sense of complete calm and relaxation. Not that I was not relaxed already. This holiday had been fabulous till now and there were still more days of excitement ahead. Including today.

Welcome to Brenden’s home, The Blessings. The Mathias family home. And for us who are their guests, it’s Pinnacle Holiday Homes. Brenden was there with a warm smile. The next few minutes that he spoke welcoming me and helping me to feel at home, he looked the complete professional he had sounded when I had first spoken to him. Almost six months back. As he accompanies me towards my room on the third floor, have a look around this pretty property.

Today was the day for complete relaxation for me. With the lovely Goa weather. Catching up on some reading, indulging with my favorite coffee, standing in the balcony and watching people from far. Then go out for some lunch, come back relax, go around for a walk in the evening and then have dinner. Back and some more reading. Half of it already done, come let’s venture out now in search of a good place for lunch.

Salt Bar & Restaurant is a nice place just two minutes away. Brenden had mentioned that it was quite a happening place with some great food including vegetarian and vegan options and live music during the evenings. Their chilly chicken dish was awesome and a must try according to him and so was the variety of sea food dishes. I decided to keep it for the evening as I headed to this joint a few minutes away. Hungry Fish. One look and I was feeling hungrier.

No fish for me though for now. It was going to be my favorite ‘Alu Paratha’ with curd and pickle, which I keep trying out in different parts of India during my travel. And even abroad, if I find an Indian Restaurant. And to go with it. A Cheese Omelette with lots of green chilies. Come feel the green.

Pinnacle Holiday Homes is very conveniently located with Baga beach just one and a half kms and Calangute beach two kms away. Baga Night Market and Saturday Night Market are also very close by. And it’s just a five minutes walk from the famous clubs and pubs, “Club Cabana”, “Club Tito” & “Blue Lagoon”. I was back to my room to relax and read till it was time for my late evening walk exploring the green followed by my dinner at “Salt Bar & Restaurant”.

As I walked back, Pinnacle Holiday Homes looked absolutely stunning. Come over to experience it.

There are three different options of stay here depending on what you wish. The ‘Luxury Room’ like the one I am staying in, a ‘Deluxe Studio’ and a ‘Family Room’ with two beds. Have a look and pick your choice.

Excited about spending a relaxing holiday here in Goa? Then do get in touch with Brenden. And enjoy the moments of being made to feel special.

Brenden Mathias 📞 +91 98812 83550 ✉️ brendenmathias@yahoo.com

Pinnacle breakfast the next morning was the usual nice and simple one. With my non-veg choice of fruits, omelette, bread, butter and a pot full of coffee, made the way I love. Black without sugar. And then it was time to catch up with the Mathias family. It was wonderful chatting with his mother, his wife and two sweet little ones. Craig, the elder one. And Declan, the younger. Like father, like sons. Health on top of their minds. They were off to enjoy their cycling as I started preparing to head off towards my next destination.

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