Ahhh ... Come december and there is a spring in my step. Vacation Time!!! For all of us who work for the evil cruel capitilist imperilist western world (and get paid good money for that :D ) December is the time when the world slowly comes to a grinding halt and everyone heads off to spend some 'quality' time with their families.
This year, like every preceding one, Arch and I began planning for 15 days of blissful solace way back in October. And believe you me, we gave a fair chance to East India (Shillong, Darjelling, Gangtok) - only to realise that traveling in India is far more expensive that going to Malaysia. Having said that we as fate would have it - we settled for a road trip along the western coast of Maharashtra - KONKAN. Today in hindsight, my belief in the adage 'whatever happens happens for a reason and for your good', is even more strongly reaffirmed.
The idea was to drive to the coast and then halt every 100 - 120 kms along the beach and relax for 2 - 3 days and finally reach Pune before heading back to Namma Bengeluru.
Now this is easier said than done. For one - every known beach along the coast were booked well in advance and the rates touched the sahyadris as we move towards Mumbai.
Finally after 100 or so phone calls and spending close to 10 hrs reading reviews of home-stays (yes, they are cheap, homely and give you an experience that no resort can) we finalized the grand route ---- 2850 Kms of 'unchartered' roads -----
Bangalore - Belgaum - Kudal - Malvan - Devrukh - Guhagar - Pune - Bangalore.
At each of these places we booked our selves in to homestays that were recommended by fellow travellers.
Now the only thing to do was --- Head off !!!
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