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Tree : Witness of British Era .
One day I decided to venture in to Pune University campus . I found the main building under repairing / reconstruction .
The construction , made happened by the wise British , was brought down to earth with care .
I spent an hour , watching the old construction , as it was permanently removed thereafter .
This construction must have remained spectator to development of education in India .
I took the nearby route to main canteen , on that small pathway, I found this astonishing tree.
It was calm and quiet surrounding with soothing cold in the air . I sat there for a while . Experienced the peace of mind . Life seemed to be more better .
Tree seems to be existing , right from ethnic & classical British era .
Credits :
Photograph :
GPS tagged.
Samsung Omnia 5M Pixel.
Moblog :
Samsung Omnia
Idea EDGE.
Dear 'The Taj, Bombay.'
Last night, returned to home after a small get together and was preparing to sleep. As a habit, logged on to Palringo messenger client. And suddenly one of friends sent a message "9 places firing bomb blast, in Mumbai right NOW; check TV channels ".
I was shocked emotionally, rushed to TV viewer and .......
My dearest hotel Taj Hotel was affected. Some blasts were heard with firings. A lot of smoke from many floors of Taj Hotel was shown on screen.
It was heart breaking scene for me. Since my childhood, whenever I visited Bombay, I made a point to visit Taj & The Gateway Of India.
I always loved Taj, for its architecture and the way it is constructed. Furthermore it was constructed by an Indian, always made me proud about it.
Recently I had been to Bombay, just for heritage walk. I visited Hotel Taj, The Gateway Of India, Hotel Oberoi, Fort Area, CST, Churchgate, Hotel Gaylord, Necklace road, Museums.
It is hard to digest the news of blasts around these locations and harder to resist the tears.
Credits :
Photograph :
GPS tagged.
Samsung Omnia 5M Pixel.
Moblog :
Samsung Omnia
Idea EDGE.
Rural India People.
Rural India still gives me feel of Singapore, where people are still polite, helpfull & full of humanity.
Few days back, I decided to take a short break and travel across Sinhgad road to Velhe village route.
In the evening I came across a plain ground with mesmerizing smell of Indrayani Rice. I couldn't resist, I stopped & got out of my vehicle.
There I met this man, can be perfectly described as 'The Indian Farmer'. He rushed towards me. Gave a broad smile. And started explaining about his field, rice, market..... on his own. During our small conversation he explained complete procedure, how rice comes finally in our malls.
He offered me tobacco, which I politely refused to consume.
He offered water and asked if I would like to have Tea ? Which I said 'Next time'.
I took his photograph and wholehartedly moved back to my vehicle.
Some times I meet India, the real India, in villages.
Credits :
Photograph :
GPS tagged.
Samsung Omnia 5M Pixel.
Moblog :
Samsung Omnia
Idea EDGE.
True lover's knot : Shangrila Garden @ Panshet Road.
Good news to all the couples looking for tranquility around Pune city, within reach, just few KMs away and still safe. A new place is added to our wish list. "Shangrila Resort".
A nice green lawn, nice wooden benches to sit, light posts, surrounded by back water of Khadakwasla dam and hills at back and front.
Though touched by main road, there is ample of silence with pretty good privacy.
After all what a couple needs to spend few hours at a real romantic ambiance.
Resort, as on date is under construction, but you can freely utilize the lawn as of now.
Start from Raajaaraam Bridge, Sinhgad Road -->Khadakwasla Dam --> Sinhgad Diversion --> Khanapur --> Malkhed --> Sonapur and keep looking at right. It shouldn't take more than 50 mins to reach these 30 KMs
Credits :
Photograph :
GPS tagged.
Samsung Omnia 5M Pixel.
Moblog :
Samsung Omnia
Idea EDGE.
Lot of time was at disposal today morning. Had a hangover of late night reading "Thomas Williamson , ( 1810 ), East India Vade-Mecum, VOL I. , London , Black, Parry, and Kingsbury".
Thought of visiting some British Constructions and admire them.
While having a cup of coffee at Hotel Samudra , Nal Stop , Church bell soothing sound at sharp 0900hrs, made me to visit the St. Crispin Church, just at walking distance of 100 mtrs.
Before I left Samudra, did some basic R&D on the church, but unfortunately couldn't gather much of infobase from the Internet.
May be, I am the first, putting picture on the web.
The place was blissful, not very silent surrounding, as huge traffic passing nearby.
Not any information writen out side was found except Archeology Department notice lying in actual dust bin.
Feached a very little information from the Internet, "Its a protestant church but every Sunday evening at 6.30pm there is roman catholic mass."
It took nearly 30 mins to observe and understand the structure of the church, I was missing my binocular.
I came out deciding to visit the church once again and very soon.
Trivia:
27 years back for 3 years, almost daily, I used to wait for bus, while returning from school, near the gate of this church, only planned, decided & set resolutions to visit it many many times then and thereafter.
Some times, some resolutions become unimportant for no reasons.
Friday
20:22
Ash confirmed his presence tomorrow. Maruti Zen final vehicle for journey. Need to fill up bag and do some research on Mumbai, my little PDA shall help.
Need to carry binocular, car PDA charger, few biscuit packs.
Friday
20:28
Wikipedia for info about Mumbai and Wikitravel for travel guidelines. Reply about heritage walks expected from "THE BOMBAY HERITAGE WALKS" <info@bombayheritagewalks.com>
Friday
20:43
Wikitravel suggests to buy "Time Out" Mumbai edition. Updated in PDA schedule.
Friday
20:43
1. Prince of Wales Museum
2. National Gallery of Modern Art
on agenda.
Friday
21:53
Eicher City Map on buying list
Friday
21:59
Leopald's Café & Gaylord on my restaurant list. Still no plans, where to stay for tomorrow's night. Finding on GPS POI will be a better idea.
Friday
23:32
Chatting online with students. Bag packing still pending. Very less time left. Anxious to visit the great city with heritage prespective.
Friday
23:48
Eyes tired. Need to rest the body, brain still active.
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