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Birding in Mumbai. It’s possible.

Birding. Funny that i didnt know that was even a word till 6 months ago. Bird watching- funnier that the word holds no relevance for the feathered species.

Birders will tell you that Navi Mumbai, Sewri , Uran and the Karnala bird sanctuary are havens for our ilk. Thing is for an aspiring / novice enthusiast there is no informed way to find out. For Navi Mumbai I had to ask my colleague who lives there to nose around, which he bless his soul willingly did.

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The Unforgettable Ride

24 th April, 2011. Location : Near Pune ( Mulshi Dam) Time: 1300 hrs.

Never has a gesture so innocent caused so much distress to so many!
So there we were sipping beers and red bulls, asking directions for our next destination after  completing a long 200 km drive and without lunch while checking the air in the tyres when we decided that was all the adventure we could take. The man explaining to us the route options suggested 2 –  the oft taken regular route and a “rocky” road that was a shortcut that led straight to Lonavala. Now, ordinarily we would have taken the regular road. But this was no ordinary time. We were on the road for