Fruit dish .

Few months back I was in Goa on holidays . My hotel served buffet breakfast , I was served this cool fruit dish as a starter of breakfast .

Fresh cut fruit , decorated nicely , made my day .

View from hotel room @ Chakrata

I used to have Omnia that time with EDGE . I was on my way to Chakrataa in Gadhwal , Uttaraanchal .on my back pack tour .

No fixed agenda , no defined destinations , all guided n advised by blogs n the Google searches .

I came across this hotel . And then I was really thankful to all those who wrote blogs and guided my decision to land at that hotel .

A typical British construction . A Raj era traces . Complete silence around . Surrounded by lush green trees .

View from room was most pleasing . Himalayan ranges beckoning , visible directly from bed . Awesome moments .

Life was more beautiful then .

Chotiwala Restaurants @ Hrishikesh

Was roaming around in Hrishikesh town in the afternoon . It was real blissful being in this ethnic and religious town , spending some absolute trivial time .

In a lane , after crossing Raam Zulaa , I came across this restaurant . A person with nice costume and make up was inviting . First time in life I saw something like this .

The person was giving good smile and was posing for photographs .

In astonished mood , I entered in restaurant to fulfill my cravings .

Breakfast @ ISKCON Hrishikesh.

I remember the golden time I spent at Hrishikesh . Being new to the place , I was searching for the City Guide on the Internet and was reading some blogs . I came across this mind blowing , ethnic and cultured place .

Reaching this place was easy , just before Ram-Zula starts . Food was excellent , ambience was great , service was GODly . A very rare combination .

ISKCON philosophy could be experienced at this place . I just loved it , actually anybody would .

Healthy Breakfast .

Some mornings require powerful intake to start your day with full zest .

Full of protein , carbs n fats . With fresh fruits n coffee at the end .

Some lovely days do start with power food .

Friday Afternoon : Weekend Mood

Lot of time at disposal but cannot leave town . The week was almost full of NO ACTIVITY . But had to spend time at home .

Just remembered the Goa beach , clean blue water , beach shacks , over flowing beer and lot many trivial hours .

Life is beautiful .

Bhushan Shaligram : A sincere thought .

Morning I got this mail from my student-friend Bhushan , who prepared for CCNA under my guidance almost 4-5 years back . I couldn't resist myself to put his mail as it is on my blog .... his sincere thoughts .

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Hello All,   First of all let me tell you this is not a forwarded email, this is a self composed sincere thought that just came in my mind after and while going through the horrendous feeling about getting infected by H1N1 (mind you only feeling, I am not infected as yet).   I am currently out sick with cold ; occasional cough, it's just a seasonal change, routine infection (which I suspect as of now) but the very condition today compels me ; my father to be extra precautious about this simple cold too. Today I was asked/requested by my colleagues in the office to retire early for home than my scheduled time, reason being my sneezing ; holding hankie ; tissue while sneezing or coughing. I was bit reluctant to leave early as the very thought of me being looked as suspect for bloody simple sneezing disturbed me. But finally I thought that I should not become a reason for any unfortunate event that no one wanted to have in the office. Nowadays all the companies, be it small or large are all equipped with Air Conditioners ; all modern unthinkable amenities, obviously all futile in front of nature. I was aware that Air Conditioner would spread the epidemic at a faster speed if I was really infected by that, so I unwillingly chose to leave office. I called the transport facility asked for the cab out of my scheduled drop, to my surprise the Cab was ready downstairs, so I immediately boarded it. The Cab driver also asked me surprisingly "Aaj Lavkar Saheb?" I firmly said yes holding the hankie tight covering my mouth ; nose, I guess that gesture was well enough for him to understand the reason behind leaving early, he too had tied his scarf around covering his mouth as these guys have to face many people daily (I appreciated the awareness/ precaution in my mind), then all the way while we had discussion about the virus spoiling the entire city ; he was heartily cursing foreigners being responsible for spreading this… I was astonished to know that he was well aware that we (Indian's) live in much better manner ; hygiene than them (Although the fact is we just see to our own hygiene, disregarding the cleanliness around us) but in way he was right as we seldom have been responsible for inventing such kind of viruses which have a serious impact on world. These kind of syndromes have always been imported without any tax/duty from foreign countries and that too free of cost!!! (Remember Russell Peters dialogue "take it and go").

I reached home two hours earlier than my stipulated time, got an expected reaction "Kay zala" aaj Lavkar kasa? I narrated the tale again ; started with the homely treatment. I took steam ; that too with eucalyptus essence, rubbed Vicks Vaporub, ate food, read newspaper, saw some news on TV (scanning through news channels showing news about this new virus), was learning about the increasing death toll ; number of people testing positive. Watched all this stuff for 15-20 minutes ; suggested myself why are you increasing your fear? Go and sleep, enjoy the early coming… I had a good sleep of entire 5 hours. Opened my eyes to see my father standing in front of me with new utensil for fresh steam, warmed myself again with the steam. My father went to chemist then ; got some pills for cold ; also bought the mask (Rs.10) which I am still wearing while writing this.   

Now, you may think why this person is bothering me by telling all this to me? What the heck can I do? Does he want me to nurse him? etc etc….   Precisely talking my intention behind this article is spreading awareness. Awareness about 'us', awareness about the way we live, awareness about the strength of nature, awareness about the fumigation/cleanliness our surroundings needs desperately, awareness about saving our next generation, awareness about threat to our existence ; for our own planet.  

Don't you think "it's time" It's really time for all of us to think ; act collectively without waiting for any administration to take charge ; make us aware or give warning like the "third ; final bell" in a stage show? There are some simple ; economical expectations from all of us as responsible citizens. You all are well aware what needs to be done, so I am not going to jot down or prepare a list for Do's ; Don'ts, it makes no sense. Just one thing- Think about saving our planet ; also think why have we landed in these circumstances that we have to think about the very existence of planet?  

Friends buckle up!!! We need to strive ; make this place a better place again for everyone to live in peace ; equality. -- RegardsBhushan

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SajjanGadh

Recently I got chance to visit SajjanGadh this year again . Almost 1100 meters above MSL, at the same height of famous hill station Panchgani. Just 3 hours away from Pune near Satara .

A place everyone must visit least once in lifetime , preferably in August - September . There is absolutely free staying facility and even free food too .

Nature , is abundant around , to make you unwind yourself .

I spent a great time with some real good people .

Life is beautiful .
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JadhavGadh

Once again this year I got a chance to visit JadhavGadh , unexpectedly . One of student friend asked me out to have an short trip to Panshet , which we actually started for but finally decided to roam around Satara Road .

We turned left towards Saswad and after crossing few distance landed to JadhavGadh .

It was really Mesmerizing environment . Full greenery around the fort . We were welcomed with traditional instruments Dhol and Tutari .

After a nice welcome drink we decided to step in at some other time as we had very less time left .

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Toll Plaza

Traveling is always a fun . But last few years there is additional cost of toll charges. Who set it , why set it , why we are compelled to pay it . All are big questions . Everyone still keeps on travelling .

These days you come across people selling various things at these toll booths. I tasted peanuts but was not a good experience.

Still it's a fun travelling across .
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It always give me a pleasure to write on travel .

I was passing by Khambataki pass (ghat) and I saw this beautiful part of earth. I just aimed my Omnia2 and clicked. This beautiful creation of nature was a standing invitation to stop and get down out of bus to reveal myself in to this lush green forest.

Life is beautiful.