Author Archives: Dharmesh

About Dharmesh

Have always loved travelling and will continue to pursue this love. Favourite Travel quotes: “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

Day 24, Navsari to Mumbai 25th Dec

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Dharmesh

XMAS day in Navsari, very different to XMAS in Brisbane. Nothing to differentiate today from any other day – except it was my last day in Navsari today – going to Mumbai this afternoon.Made my last round to the local … Continue reading →

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Day 21–23, Navsari & Surat Dec 22nd – 24th

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Dharmesh

No need to repeat the same, we are in Navsari this week – the same relax, eat, sleep, some shopping in between and another trip to Surat. Today was running around organising last minute things for the house and stocking … Continue reading →

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Day 20, Surat, 21st Dec

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Dharmesh

Morning routine is same – get fresh buns (they call it “PAU”) from the local bakery. Having them with butter toasted on tava with eggs – nice start to the day! Today we had hired the car again for Surat, … Continue reading →

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Day 19, Navsari 20th Dec

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Dharmesh

Today was local shopping for Navsari home, Nita needed to buy essentials to setup the kitchen. Pushpa kaki was a massive massive help in this. She took Nita to a grocer near our place where the essentials were easily picked … Continue reading →

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Day 18 Surat, 19th Dec

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Dharmesh

Today we were visiting Surat, had hired a car to take us there. We left @ 10:30, however getting out of Navsari took us close to 30 minutes, some crazy traffic on the main roads. Finally out of Navsari, highway … Continue reading →

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Day 17, Navsari, 18th Dec

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Dharmesh

Another lazy morning in Navsari, Nita joined me for the morning bakery run – the normal fresh buns. Nothing much was done during the day, after all Navsari is all about taking it easy, especially on Sundays – nothing is … Continue reading →

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Day 16, Navsar, 17th Dec

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Dharmesh

Night was a bit sleepless, Nita was vomiting, with lots of stomach cramps. Got awakened around 7:30 am by some guy beeping his horn continuously, luckily got up too see what the fuss was all about from the upper balcony … Continue reading →

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Day 15, Navsari 16th Dec

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Dharmesh

First morning in Navsari, in the new Kalyan Bhuvan, felt good. Nita wanted to eat some desi biscuits – walked down to local shops, literally down the street and picked up some “Parya Biscuits” and my favourite – Parle G. … Continue reading →

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Day 14, Navsari 15th Dec

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Dharmesh

Still in the train this morning – sleeping in the train was different – continuous rocking motion did feel good . Neha and Pooja were still sleeping @ 8am. Our omelette breakfast was provided around 8:30, was not too bad … Continue reading →

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Day 13, Delhi & Train to Navsari, 14th Dec

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dharmesh

Last day in Delhi today. Pooja still had a temperature and felt like throwing up. Decided to miss Akshardam and just take it easy – got to leave something for the next trip!Breakfast was quick, and back in the room … Continue reading →

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