The journey has just begun.
Travelling in Mangalore Express from Mumbai C.S.T to Madgaon arrived at 2215hrs. Ticket not confirmed, waiting list 41. Headphones in ears, listening to “Don’t You Worry Child” by “Swedish House Mafia”.
Berth number 15 passenger will board the train from Madgaon heading to Mangalore as I saw in reservation chart pasted outside. Thought the berth will go empty till Madgaon so will sit but a young boy, wheatish complexion was already sitting with a girl of similar age and complexion. Hope I get a berth to rest my eyes as its 2235hrs now. I have done my dinner. I can see a young girl having dinner with her mother.
Train is going with jerks as I feel daily while coming in boat. Climate is quite humid as I can observe little sweat on my forehead. Darkness outside the train can be seen as compared to inside. I feel very silent right now. These pantry car people are doing “khana-khana”.
Train has slowed down, looks like some station is going to come. And I have reached Thane and its 2315hrs now. All I see is a big crowd outside the train on the station. God knows when the T.C will come. I can see people hanging outside the local train, some going on job and others to their home. And the train has arrived again but this time from Thane.
Looks like I have left the city. And now I noticed that there are twin brothers sitting in front of me. One in formals with a soul patch and other in casual green T-shirt having an arrow like mark on his head in the centre.
Rupees ninety per box, take any, vegetarian pulav or chicken biryani. I feel Netravati Express has better pantry service. I wish they could sell some fruits in this train. Feeling little tiered. Listening to “Mera Mann” from “Nautanki Saala”. Nice strumming and lyrics. Yawning! Feeling so bored. No one of my age group to talk.
Khana man comes again and screams again as if screaming will make people hungry! Reached Panvel and its 2345hrs now.
Its 0001hrs now, happy to write that I have got a middle berth to rest my eyes. A couple agreed to give the berth to me. Thanks to them. God bless! They are the same people who were sitting by my side. Time to sleep, hope I get a good sleep, good night!
Good morning. It’s quite cold now. Had a wonderful sleep, a comfortable one. Outside I can see all green with cool breeze, mountains, big rocks, tunnels. It’s really wonderful to watch the nature outside. Listening to “Tum Ho” from “Rockstar”. Perfect song for the moment! And here comes the coffee guy, smells fresh. Took a coffee to enjoy the moment!
Guess what! T.C has still not come to check the ticket, this is India! Goa is still the same. Not changed at all. Cool and humid, so much greenery everywhere. Time has passed and its 0705hrs now. The train has almost reached Madgaon now. I can see small rivers, fields, countless coconut trees and churches.
It was a great trip to Goa. I didn’t meet much people out there but the change definitely fascinated me. Happy to see the change and it attracts me. Next time I’ll visit again and hope it won’t be the same but different and more beautiful.
Happy life!
