Riding never ceases to be fun on South Goa roads. Long, twisting tracks of smooth asphalt, lined with coconut and palm trees behind which stands in bright hues, the lovely Goan homes – promises an uplifting ride at any given time in the day.
Naturally, now that South Goa is my home, I rarely miss an opportunity to cruise through these lovely roads, crisscrossing tiny villages and canals and green fields on my way to nowhere.
Of all the lovely places I had been to in South Goa, the bridge connecting Cavelossim and Assolna is my most favourite haunt.
Devoid of heavy traffic, this long bridge over the Sal river is an ideal place to park your bike at the side and simply soak in the view it offers. What’s more, this remarkable bridge also has a pretty wide sidewalk on both the sides. You may walk or simply gaze down the river or look at the green rolling hills in the horizon standing here.
Completed in 2013, the 620 m long bridge is indeed an engineering marvel and a great convenience for the locals. Besides dissolving distances, the bridge is fast becoming an ideal evening getaway for the people living in nearby areas, most of them riding down to the bridge to catch up with friends, before trudging on to their destinations.
Here’s a 360-degree view around the Cavelossim – Assolna bridge
For me, it is the perfect place to soak in the splendour of nature – the wide Sal dotted with tiny green islands, ready to meet the Arabian Sea, the small fishermen hamlets, the stout green hills in the distance and a convocation of eagles circling, swooping and gliding, forever looking for a fresh catch.
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