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An Encounter with the Cows at Khar Road Railway Station Ticket Counter
One of my friends asked me to meet her outside the Khar Road Railway Ticket Counter.The time we decided was 6 PM. I have never alighted at Khar on my travel by train.Like always my friend was late and...
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Goa - Fish Thali at Hotel Ajanta at Panjim
Fish ThaliKingfish (Surmai) dipped in Semolina (rawa) shallow fried in oil.Served with crab, crab flavoured coconut gravy, Lady finger (bhindi) vegetable, dried prawns fried in oil with onions and...
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Goa - Accomodation at Madgaon
We then headed out of Madgaon Railway Station. As we are trekkers we decided to walk it out till Madgaon City. I had estimated that it would take us around 45 minutes to reach.It was not raining,...
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Goa - Rachol Fort on the outskirts of Madgaon City in Raia
We tried doing a search for this place on Google Maps, but we not able to locate it.But had just a photo of this place, this was our clue, we headed out to see this place. With a lot of help from the...
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Goa - Rachol Seminary near Rachol Fort in Raia
A little ahead of the walls is located the Rachol Seminary.We were first hesitant whether we should go in or not, as we were wearing shorts. When one of the locals informed us about underground...
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Goa - Masala Papad at Hotel Venice next to Hotel Marina in Madgaon City
I have had masala papad before. But this one was different.Roasted Papad, topped with a spicey mix of onions and chillies fried in oil, cucumber and coriander leaves.It  was so spicy that I had to gulp...
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Goa - Nap time, Susegad Life
These ladies don't mind taking a nap. Even if it means sleeping on a bike in the afternoon. BTW Goa is known for its SUSEGAD life. Susegad meaning quiet. We normally take it for a relaxed life. Â Shops...
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Goa - Farming the Fields
Rice Farming.On my way to Colva Beach, I saw a number of people sowing pre-germinated rice seeds in the fields. As a child I used to accompany my Mom during our summer holidays in the fields. Working...
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Bus Ride to Mahabaleshwar a Hillstation on the western ghats of Maharashtra
If you have been reading my previous blogs, you would have known by now that I decide on treks at the last moment. So there is hardly any time left for planning. Reservation Tickets to...
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Pratapgad near Mahabaleshwar
Pratapgad is located around 22 KM away from Mahabaleshwar ST Bus Depot. It is around 1080 metres above sea level. Western GhatsRoad constructed at the edge of the Ghats History states that this fort...
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Mahabaleshwar a hillstation in Maharashtra
After visiting Pratapgad http://merwynsrucksack.blogspot.com/2014/11/pratapgad-near-mahabaleshwar.html it was now time for some lunch. View from Needle PointWe headed to the market place outside the ST...
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Goa - Mormugao Fort in Mormugao Port Trust in Vasco
We were informed about Mormugao Port and Fort by the manager at Hotel Gomati. Based on his instructions we set out to see the fort.For a change we ditched the motorbike and decided to take the bus to...
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Jaora, Tum Tum to Hussain Tekri
We were out of the train and into a Tum Tum to take us to Hussain Tekri.  To read about Train to Jaora  http://merwynsrucksack.blogspot.in/2014/05/jaora-train-to-jaora.html We divided ourselves amongst...
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Goa - Japanese Garden and Beach in Vasco
After visiting the small Mormugao Fort  http://merwynsrucksack.blogspot.in/2014/11/goa-mormugao-fort-in-mormugao-port.html in the vicinity of the Mormugao Port Trust we headed onto the main road to...
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Jaora, History of Jaora
We kick started the very same day by visiting the Dargah's in its premises.A little bit of history for starters. Mohsin is well versed with the history of this place. So he was both my guide and...
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Goa - Colva Beach
The entire trip we have been exploring historical monuments across Goa. Colva BeachWas getting a kind of monotonous for Namrata and she wanted a break from history.  So she decided on Colva beach."No...
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Goa - Fishing in a Pond
On our way back from Colva Beach  http://merwynsrucksack.blogspot.in/2014/11/goa-colva-beach.html , I noticed this man sitting next to the pond with his traditional fishing stick. Waiting for a good...
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Goa - Road to Cabo de Rama Fort
After having breakfast at Madgaum Cafe we decided to visit Cabo de Rama Fort.Now we had three options, public transport, Private Car or Bike. We decided to take the services of a bike to travel around...
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Goa - Cabo de Rama Fort
We inquired with one of the locals about the fort. He replied, "That is the fort" Pointing ahead. A yellowish color structure stood there. "That?" I asked to which he replied "Yes."We raced to the fort...
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Bandra Graffiti 1
The walls of the houses of the East Indian folk at Bandra have a different story to tell.Mike and I walked along the narrow lanes of the East Indian Village to see the amazing work of art (Graffiti)...
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