Monday, December 29, 2008

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It was a yes/no situation till the last minute. Even as I was getting my bike serviced, I wasn’t sure. But the temptation prevailed and off I went. I am back after 3022 kms, 80 lts of petrol, 130 hrs on the road and 14 days later. :-) Some experience it has been. I have thought about an alternative career. And about two books I want to write. Some strange philosophy. Love for the road (though I wouldn’t do the same trip alone!). How life is chance and that if you are successful and alive you are one of the most lucky ones!

I have so much to write. Mostly confidential. Top Secret! So here is a photo account.

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This was taken at Tumkur. At 2 AM. Sheer size of the statue humbled my Bird.

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I am getting the hand of it. My pictures and the locations are getting better! This is some place near the Karnataka-Maharashtra border.

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This is another tall structure being built on the NH 17

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After a good night sleep, this magnificent view outside the lodge. Some where near Kolhapur.

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hmm… Happy I guess!

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The most comfortable seat in the world.

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That’s the Express Highway from Mumbai - Pune

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Lonavalley

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Became the Alonavalley!

 

So much for the Trip towards Mumbai.

Now how about a trip back to Mysore via Ganpatipule. :-D

 

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This one made me slow down and click. As if written just for me. Babuji!

 

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The whole of Konkan belt is amazing. Especially this view.

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Gazing at the vast expanse. Enroute Ganpatipule.

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Ganpatipule is just breathtaking! I for once realized what breathtaking is!!!

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I thought I was the die hard biker till I met this couple from Germany. They had been riding for more than 7 months and ridden more than 16000 kms. Hats off to you!!!

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Relaxing at Anjuna Beach!

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Well, Who’s the Dude?

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Parasailing! It was so much fun!!!

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And to end it all, there were the Beaches in Karwar!

All in all a wonderful, wonderful trip. A bit tiring but worth every bit of it. I probably will write individual posts about many of these posts!

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