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Our journey to Ashvem Goa from Mahabaleshwar turned out to be a complete nightmare. The transfer to our first ever sleeper bus experience arrived at the pick up point, after the driver went the wrong way up the slip road, on time at 2230 hrs for the 2300 hrs bus. That’s when it all started…

We were at a bit of a loss to know what to do on our departure day from Mahabaleshwar, as our transfer for our sleeper bus didn’t leave until 2100 hrs. Having done our sightseeing the previous day that box was ticked. So we decided on a slow walk into town followed by a coffee…

We lock our bags with combination padlocks and somehow during one of our stays, the combination on one of the locks changed. Not having time to sort this before we left we put the lock in a bag for sorting out later.  That is the last time we saw the lock and we haven’t been…

We took a taxi tour to see all of the beautiful scenery and amazing views around the stunning area of surrounding Mahabaleshwar. It was a little hazy but, we still had outstanding views as you can see below. More photos in the gallery.

Since Guy has been growing a beard, he has attracted some attention. Locals have been asking him if they can be photographed with him. On one particular occasion the gentleman said he looked like Kevin Pieterson, the cricketer.  Really? Should have gone to Specsavers.

After 13 weeks in various accommodations, our room in Mahabaleshwar, which was part of a new build only opened 5 weeks ago, was extremely nice with everything being brand spanking new to the extent that the TV still had the protective film on the front. That was until we looked at the bed linen, which…

We got on the bus at Pune bus station, as directed by staff, at bay number 7. The bus departed on time and we settled down in our seats for the 3.5hr bus journey. After about 15 minutes the conductor started the ticket check and when he got to us he started chattering in Hindi…

In early 1921, in the city of Poona. Also known as Pune. Tania’s Granny Diana Margaret Whitehill was baptised at the British Garrison Church of St Mary’s. Today we took the time to go and visit the church, where Sanjay and Dinesh couldn’t have been more helpful. Dinesh gave us a full guided tour of…

In the form of an early Christmas present from Mum & Paul. A night at the luxurious Taj Mahal Palace hotel On arrival, with our backpacks, we were not entirely sure whether the receptionist at check-in felt sorry for us or if we looked, appropriate guests. Either way, our early arrival got us an upgrade…