We woke up early and after long contemplating whether to visit the
Anjuna Market or Mapasa Market we stuck with the later. We took a bus to
Panaji KTC Bus depot. We took a direct bus to Mapusa Market which took
us about 20 minutes to reach. Just behind the Mapusa bus stand you will
find the markets massive spread.
Antiques and old coins!
Goan Pork Sausages!
Variety of flowers - Mini Nursery!
Items made from Bamboo cane!
I see something fishy!
One of my favourite sea foods - Prawns - yum yum yum!
Money cant buy you happiness but can buy you shrimps and thats sort of the same thing!
Fish fish at the mall, Who is the yummiest of you all!
Thinking of cashews? One stop - Vasant Cashew nut centre!
Goggles here! Goggles there! Goggles everywhere!
Pillow covers in vibrant colours, unique designs and lovely gestures!
Fish cutter and coconut scrappers - old ways!
Street stash - Handmade purses and pouches!
What are you still looking for ?
Clothes and more!
Shorts, t-shirts, track pants for little and old!
Trinkets- Sparkle everyday! Travel diaries- Joy, Hope, Journey!
Table mats in all shapes and sizes!
Good pair take you to good places!
So many vendors, fun and frolic, haggling for hours at end. You have unlimited choices. With so many items one may get confused what to buy and what not to.
You are never too old for a teddy bear- Cuddling love!
A cup of tea makes everything better! It;s not a drink, It's a hug!
Going Bananas ! Go Bananas!
Agarbatti, incense and handmade soaps!
Some more trinky, trinky, trinkets!
Shawls and stoles!
Whats in your bag ？
Antiques and old coins!
Goan Pork Sausages!
Variety of flowers - Mini Nursery!
Items made from Bamboo cane!
I see something fishy!
One of my favourite sea foods - Prawns - yum yum yum!
Money cant buy you happiness but can buy you shrimps and thats sort of the same thing!
Fish fish at the mall, Who is the yummiest of you all!
Thinking of cashews? One stop - Vasant Cashew nut centre!
Goggles here! Goggles there! Goggles everywhere!
Pillow covers in vibrant colours, unique designs and lovely gestures!
Fish cutter and coconut scrappers - old ways!
Street stash - Handmade purses and pouches!
What are you still looking for ?
Clothes and more!
Shorts, t-shirts, track pants for little and old!
Trinkets- Sparkle everyday! Travel diaries- Joy, Hope, Journey!
Table mats in all shapes and sizes!
Good pair take you to good places!
So many vendors, fun and frolic, haggling for hours at end. You have unlimited choices. With so many items one may get confused what to buy and what not to.
You are never too old for a teddy bear- Cuddling love!
A cup of tea makes everything better! It;s not a drink, It's a hug!
Going Bananas ! Go Bananas!
We
took a break in between and visited the 'Xavier's Cafe'. Cafe S.F
Xavier is located in the heart of Mapusa market. It is famous among
locals and tourists alike for delicious Goan snacks and curries. They
serve variety of snacks including chicken cutlets, chicken and veg
puffs, fried rice, croquettes, chops, patties, samosas and goan curries
like sorpotel, cafreal and xacuti, etc.
The
ambiance was basic with ac and non-ac section. Some old service guys
continue to serve the customers. The service is super quick though. The
place is relatively clean and maintained well considering its quite old.
We
tried prawn rissois, chicken patties, fried rice and lime juice for we
were sort of stuffed with heavy morning breakfast. It was delicious and
refreshing.
Agarbatti, incense and handmade soaps!
Some more trinky, trinky, trinkets!
Shawls and stoles!
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Mapusa is really an amazing market.u go mad.explore all places Arati
ReplyDeleteThanks Mari , we indeed did :)
DeleteMapusa is really an amazing market.u go mad.explore all places Arati
ReplyDeleteMesmerized with the number of things this market has to offer,the photos capture them all good capture Arati
ReplyDeleteThank you hubs darling {()}
DeleteHmm... I never visited this place after being there so many times...s... Next time definitely.😍
ReplyDeleteYes Savita aunty a must visit next time you are in Goa , Do visit the atm and fill up your purse for you will have a handful of bags for sure :)
DeleteHave been to Mapusa market but never realized these details.. :)
ReplyDeleteAkka {()}
DeleteBeautiful things ,next time
ReplyDeleteYes mom next time you must visit this market :)
DeleteSeems to be a beautiful place,always there is next time
ReplyDeleteMum will definitely tag along next time we plan for Goa and that's happening very soon :)
DeleteDefinitely this has gone on list of places to visit for the next time I go to Goa.. Thank you Arati for sharing the insights. Where next are you going to travel?? Kind of curious..
ReplyDeleteThanks for sparing time to leave a comment. Truly appreciate that. Im visiting Kerela in March !
DeleteU badmaash... Wat u got for me
ReplyDeleteNothing ! Tag along with me next time :)
DeleteThanks for d insight... Next time wen I go to Goa will definitely go through ur favorites...
ReplyDeleteYou are always welcome :)
DeleteVery well described. Great to see this side of yours. ��
ReplyDeleteThank you Himanshu. Truly appreciate it :)
DeleteNice Vintage Goa. Splendidly exposed !!! _Dinesh Pai
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna :)
DeleteWell done l have been to this market years ago my friend has shop but now things are costing more
ReplyDeleteHaggling serves well here , they are very open to bargaining
DeleteHad been there only twice out of the many times in Goa. Indeed a different experience to be in...
ReplyDeletethank you for leaving a comment on my post:)
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