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Asia » India » Maharashtra » Pune » Parvati Hill April 1st 2012

Even before I knew, the quest to mend my health had begun. I was already searching the web, talking to friends about getting back into form. Building the stamina to walk the miles in Himalyn ranges is not fool’s play. It needs meticulous & persistent efforts. You simply need to push your limits. I was planning my diet regime & training schedule. When I realized, that universe was still conspiring to help me achieve what I wanted. My trekking buddies were planning for a rigorous moonlight trek from Katraj to Sinhgad. This trek involves a hike across 15 to 16 hills for roughly 12 – 14 kms. The experience of trekking this terrain twice was telling me that this will be the best way to check my capabilities. This trek is bench mark for every trekker, ... read more
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Asia » India » Maharashtra » Pune » Parvati Hill April 1st 2012

Day 2 started with me rough as a dog, dont know about Mohan but man that Remi Martin done me in. We decided to to visit Pune's largest shopping mall and my god it was massive, on the scale of the Trafford Centre, but cleaner! Lots of eateries and shops from Tommy Hilfiger to your budget supermarket. I got all my presents in this mall and a Mcdonalds only cost £1.20 yeee haaa! It has been really hot today, we could not stand outside the mall for to long or we would of melted lol. Got back to the apartments and went to the gym for an hour, that place is so high tech with all modern machinery and very helpful staff, then we started to decide where we wanted to eat this evening. we decided ... read more
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Asia » India » Maharashtra » Pune » Parvati Hill March 31st 2012

Day one comes to a close with Mohan and I attending an event for the orphans of the city, they were treated by the Oakwood Premier to a magician, games and a bit of my involvement then we went to the the city for what I believe was the best meal of my life. 3 starters, 1 Main and 2 desserts, all shared but wow an absolute taste explosion, watch out Ann and the Gang you wont believe it!... read more
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Asia » India » Maharashtra » Pune » Parvati Hill January 3rd 2012

We are finally in Pune! The flight was 3 hours, give or take, from Jaipur to Pune with a stop in Ahamebad. Although Pune is a college town, the poverty rate is worse than everywhere else. Our rooms also took a dive bomb....its hard to go from 4 star to a hole in the wall. My aunt uncle and cousin are all staying with us though, so its nice to be so close. We've finally noticed a smell but our car windows have been open so that explains that. Pune is also about 20 degrees warmer than everywhere else we've been. I'm loving it but everyone else is hot. Last night was henna night. It was so much fun to watch the lady do her thing and the henna smells yummy. It goes on black and ... read more




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