Aahana Kumra: I almost got arrested in Goa for fighting with a cop
Aahana Kumra
was recently in Goa for a leisure trip with her friends — an impromptu getaway, she says 'It was my friend's 40th birthday. We stayed at this beautiful villa and had one of the best times in this weather.
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Her connection with Goa goes back to her student days, when she had a brush with the law. 'I have the funniest memory that I almost got arrested in Goa for fighting with a cop. I had no idea what I was fighting about — it was just stupid. The Goa officer was like, 'No one has fought with me.' He was so angry that he almost arrested me. My friends asked me to say sorry, and then he let me go. Every time my friends mention Goa, they look at me and start laughing.
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She adds, 'Monsoons are my favourite time to go. The last few years, I've only been going during monsoons. It's pleasant, empty roads, cafes and beaches aren't crowded, and the food is great. Goa is the most beautiful during monsoons — everything is lush green.'
Running remains part of her routine whenever she travels. 'I always carry my running shoes. This time, I ran around a small village in Goa. People were waving at me, it's the best way to see a city — doing the local things, looking around, admiring those small Goan houses, and soaking in the slow life. I love to go for a run when in Goa. The run at the beaches and roads, especially near Candolim, is so fulfilling.'
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