Being like any small town girl, I love travelling with family and friends. And this is all how I would describe my recent Mumbai-Pune trip.
What better kickoff to it than the showers which started just as we landed. My sister welcomed me at the arrival with a tight and ever so awaited hug. Hmm... I felt so elated as I already knew the next 10 days are going to be one of the most cherishable.
It got even better as we reached home where jiju was all set with a cake bearing "suswagatham rupali" in marathi. Glad on stomach, we went to a mall all set on a shopping spree and a late night movie. That was my first ever experience watching a movie in gold class, and it was magnificent.
We walked back home, yes we walked back. Needless to mention, Mumbai is the most happening hub 24 hours. Next day, although the planning failed us, anyhow we did not fail to have a great time. Went out for a bit of shopping just to know mumbai isn't a great place to shop for exclusively ethnic attires, went all the way to Juhu, Prithvi theater, so keen on watching a play. Alas! it was houseful. Even the 2 hour wait couldn't get us the tickets. Jiju was so disheartened as he being a great fan of prithvi plays and really wanted me to experience one.
After all this, the main attractions of the day still superseded the disappointments. Majorly being, met Sameer Sir after 5-years, enjoyed the traditional kokum drink, had fun at the juju beach along with a cousin, and the most memorable Gloria Jeans Coffee. Worth mentioning, Sameer Sir is one ideal I will admire the whole of my life. A perfect example of follow your passion, and success will follow you. Knowing him one also gets to learn how humble success can be.
Anyhow, after an unexpectedly adventurous return from Juhu, we slept back to start for Pune the next early morning.
The Mumbai-Pune highway is austerely beautiful and I could not get a gist of it on our journey to Pune. Reason being, two big fat uncles on our both sides in the volvo :|. Anyhow, we reached Pune, my sister's residence. I have no words to describe the home except that it was like any "dream home" for any couple.
The traveling had taken a toll on us which was compensated by a few hours nap.
Afresh, we again started for shopping along with another cousin who stayed in Pune.
Next day we were off for Mahableshwar. And it was indeed one of the most heavenly place in India, especially Panchgani. Thousands of clicks, fascinating mist and clouds and the beautiful green velvet mountains was what the whole day was about.
Day-3 in Pune was at MG road, where we had a mad day for brands. There are places in Pune where you get international brands' dresses, way too inexpensive. Till late evening, we were checking out dresses in various boxes till the end when we had whole lots of shopping bags. That's what every girl yearns for! :P
Day-4, after the regular shopping session we were heading towards my sister's favorite pasta place. There I had an horrifying experience where a gang on bike tried snatching my handbag. Somehow, I was able to hold back the bag. Everything happened just in a quasi-second that I could not regain my self any sooner and couldn't help realizing the value of my handbag. But as they say everything is well that ends well.[:)] Even better when my sister gifted me a beautiful watch on my upcoming birthday. Everything camouflaged from horrifying to memorable that very moment.
Day 5 - My sister had to go at work and I was brave enough to roam around a bit farther all alone and my mobile going out of battery. My my sis and family in trepidation, I managed to return all safe.
Next day it was back to Mumbai, and twas then when I could enjoy every bit of Pune-Mumbai highway. Truly, once in a lifetime experience for any Indian!
Back in Mumbai, it was movie time again, and this time it was one of the most enjoyable one - Johny english, reborn. I truly truly loved it.
With this it was the end of the trip and next morning I was back home, it felt to me just like a dream at the blink of the eyes. Now I have just memories which I just jotted them down to keep them alive for the rest of my life.
Thank you sister, jiju and cousins(Amit and Sumit) as it was only with you around I had nothing to worry about except the fun that effusively flowed throughout.
This tryst with the west-side will definitely be the top highlight of my 2011 chapter.
What better kickoff to it than the showers which started just as we landed. My sister welcomed me at the arrival with a tight and ever so awaited hug. Hmm... I felt so elated as I already knew the next 10 days are going to be one of the most cherishable.
It got even better as we reached home where jiju was all set with a cake bearing "suswagatham rupali" in marathi. Glad on stomach, we went to a mall all set on a shopping spree and a late night movie. That was my first ever experience watching a movie in gold class, and it was magnificent.
We walked back home, yes we walked back. Needless to mention, Mumbai is the most happening hub 24 hours. Next day, although the planning failed us, anyhow we did not fail to have a great time. Went out for a bit of shopping just to know mumbai isn't a great place to shop for exclusively ethnic attires, went all the way to Juhu, Prithvi theater, so keen on watching a play. Alas! it was houseful. Even the 2 hour wait couldn't get us the tickets. Jiju was so disheartened as he being a great fan of prithvi plays and really wanted me to experience one.
After all this, the main attractions of the day still superseded the disappointments. Majorly being, met Sameer Sir after 5-years, enjoyed the traditional kokum drink, had fun at the juju beach along with a cousin, and the most memorable Gloria Jeans Coffee. Worth mentioning, Sameer Sir is one ideal I will admire the whole of my life. A perfect example of follow your passion, and success will follow you. Knowing him one also gets to learn how humble success can be.
Anyhow, after an unexpectedly adventurous return from Juhu, we slept back to start for Pune the next early morning.
The Mumbai-Pune highway is austerely beautiful and I could not get a gist of it on our journey to Pune. Reason being, two big fat uncles on our both sides in the volvo :|. Anyhow, we reached Pune, my sister's residence. I have no words to describe the home except that it was like any "dream home" for any couple.
The traveling had taken a toll on us which was compensated by a few hours nap.
Afresh, we again started for shopping along with another cousin who stayed in Pune.
Next day we were off for Mahableshwar. And it was indeed one of the most heavenly place in India, especially Panchgani. Thousands of clicks, fascinating mist and clouds and the beautiful green velvet mountains was what the whole day was about.
Day-3 in Pune was at MG road, where we had a mad day for brands. There are places in Pune where you get international brands' dresses, way too inexpensive. Till late evening, we were checking out dresses in various boxes till the end when we had whole lots of shopping bags. That's what every girl yearns for! :P
Day-4, after the regular shopping session we were heading towards my sister's favorite pasta place. There I had an horrifying experience where a gang on bike tried snatching my handbag. Somehow, I was able to hold back the bag. Everything happened just in a quasi-second that I could not regain my self any sooner and couldn't help realizing the value of my handbag. But as they say everything is well that ends well.[:)] Even better when my sister gifted me a beautiful watch on my upcoming birthday. Everything camouflaged from horrifying to memorable that very moment.
Day 5 - My sister had to go at work and I was brave enough to roam around a bit farther all alone and my mobile going out of battery. My my sis and family in trepidation, I managed to return all safe.
Next day it was back to Mumbai, and twas then when I could enjoy every bit of Pune-Mumbai highway. Truly, once in a lifetime experience for any Indian!
Back in Mumbai, it was movie time again, and this time it was one of the most enjoyable one - Johny english, reborn. I truly truly loved it.
With this it was the end of the trip and next morning I was back home, it felt to me just like a dream at the blink of the eyes. Now I have just memories which I just jotted them down to keep them alive for the rest of my life.
Thank you sister, jiju and cousins(Amit and Sumit) as it was only with you around I had nothing to worry about except the fun that effusively flowed throughout.
This tryst with the west-side will definitely be the top highlight of my 2011 chapter.
absolutely WOW!! These memories would be cherished forever..n needless to say ..Fabulous attempt at blogging :)
ReplyDeleteReally well put up Palli :) The flow of the reading was very smooth.
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say all the stories of the trip were cherish-able.
well written blog...isko dekhe lagta hi nahi, ki tune pehli baar likha hai...
ReplyDeletebeautifully put together :-)