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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 16–Surat (24th Dec)

Surat again today! Girls were on a shopping spree. Car was not in till 10:30am, decided to go for a morning shave. Just around the corner it was, surprised to find Parimal there! Small world. Got my turn soon after, … Continue reading

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Day 15–Surat (23rd Dec)

No sleep in today for anyone, heading to Surat – it was the girls shopping day. First the morning rituals, put rubbish out by 7:30am, then a quick walk down the street for fresh bread. Was now getting a better … Continue reading

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Day 13–Navsari (21st Dec)

First morning in Navsari, much quieter than Mumbai! Surprisingly it was cool and very comfortable. Early morning horns in our street, it was rubbish collection time!!, quickly down to the kitchen in a mad rush to get rubbish sorted in … Continue reading

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Day 12–Mumbai to Navsari (20th Dec)

Bye bye to Mumbai today, heading to our hometown of Navsari. We had arranged for Dharmesh (namesake, he manages car/drivers in Navsari) to pick us up from the hotel around 9:30am. We were all up early, bags mostly packed then … Continue reading

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Day 11–Mumbai (19th Dec)

It had been a long night, my throat had gotten worse and now every swallow was hurting and ripping through my throat, felt like there were numerous blades cutting through my throat. Checked with the reception on the Docs whereabouts … Continue reading

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Day 10–Mumbai (18th Dec)

Woke up early today, throat was not feeling to well but the pain killers helped. Decided to go for a walk on the beach,  headed towards Versova beach. Lots of people out for morning walks, was also a good time … Continue reading

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Day 9–Mumbai (17th Dec)

First morning in Mumbai, it was around 9:30 when we got up. Looking out the windows of our room, was greeted with the Juhu Beach sights – nice! Checked the kids, still asleep, all recovering from the great nite we … Continue reading

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Day 8–Dubai to Mumbai (16th Dec)

Good bye to Dubai today, our flight was at 1pm to Mumbai. Nothing much to do other than, breakfast and then head out to the airport. At breakfast, Pooja did not find her favourite waffles on the buffet (it was … Continue reading

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Day 7–Dubai (15th Dec)– Relaxed Day

Today was a relaxed day, had ticked off all sights on our list! This allowed us to indulge a bit. First off, me, Neha & Pooja headed to the 10 am session of the New Star Wars release @ the … Continue reading

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Day 6–Dubai (14th Dec)–Gold Souk & Dubai Mall

Today was a visit to the Gold Souk in Deira then again onto the largest mall in Dubai – Dubai Mall, to view the famous Dancing fountains. Getting into Deira, the vibe had a dramatic change from the Jumeriah area. … Continue reading

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