Tour Update

Hello friends,
I have already started my tour from Mumbai on 15thAugust as planned.

I have spent the first night ontiger hill (lonavale) in the midst of darkness, fog, rain and wind.. in the presence of fire and in the company of some very good friends (who came from Puneon bikes in zero visibility) just to spend some time withme,,,, it was like fusion of all five elements - fire,water, air, earth and sky!!! with mother nature at its best, it was one of the most most memorable night of my life!! Thanx to Abhay, Amit, Anish, Saumik, Mr.Wagle and Samarth. In Pratapsan's terms "It feltlike I was enjoying honeymoon with myself :)"

I am in Pune right now in the company of Pratapsan,Bhabhiji and Chunmun... I must say, my stay here is peaceful beyond description... (but i will eventually try to describe the experience,, however, i need a lot of time to savour and describe what pratapsan has done in this short span of time). He has done so much to me in terms of confidence building and making me believe beyond doubt that everyone of my friend is with me in this endeavor. I am finding it extremly difficult to find words to describe my experince in Pune. So, pls wait for a while to know more :)

During these days, I have met so many interesting people (thanx to Pratapsan again) and to summerize my experience, i would say "when i decided to leave Citgroup and pursue this travel, i thought for a moment that i was special (above normal) but after meeting people like Uday, Gaurav, Rajbhaiya, Abhay and others, i was humbled to believe that i m just normal:)

Last but not the least, a big big thank you to Smitabhabhi for everything... you are surely "Bhabhi No.1" :)

Well, due to lack of time, i m unable to upload interesting pictures but will follow soon! I have decided to start again from here from tomorrow towards Alibaug - Ratnagiri - Goa. My next halt would be in Goa. Keep in touch pls and i will try my best to keep updating you all. Also, from tomorrow onwards, i would be joined by Abhay in my journey (mostly tillend :).. He himself is passionate about road trips andhad done many,, besides, he is postponing his plans to go to the UK to join me in this trip. I heartily welcome him!!

To say the rest,

"Hum chale the akele raho mein, log milte gaye,
karwan banta gaya!!"

Luv you all.
Take care.
Mahipal