Travelling Gypsies

Today early morning I had to wake up and as I got the opportunity to meet with  Benafsha Gazder a young enthusiastic exercise scientist who has gone all the way to Sydney to learn her craft. She has done a 3 year course in Bachelor of Health Science in 2014... Benercise and Little Binge cafe are her twin babies located opposite Bhatia hospital in Bacha Mansion Tardeo...  (I didnt know there is a mansion named in my maiden name...there used to be Dr.and a hospital with the same name at Marine Lines, Mumbai... and yep we were   d i s t a n t l y  related too ... but a Mansion is news indicating some more distant relatives that the clan may not be aware of😄) Fyi... There is also an antique mile stone just outside their entrance...when you visit do look it up. Benafsha has been a strength and conditioning coach to the Indian women's cricket team... She has loads of experience... (precisely 15yrs) with dealing with people on a 1 to 1 basis ...

I have been wanting to visit this restaurant Bambai Nazariya since the time I got to know of it... It is located in the lane that is parallel to Sab TV lane in Lokhandwalla... Charmingly done up tiny cafe and a small menu to satisfy the vegetarian, eggitarian and the meat eater... Thats 21 year old Bonny our friendly server After your meal is done ...Do remember to be a bit extra generous... Lets be more inclusive...  Leave all your prejudices behind as they will be shattered once you walk in and interact with the people who are slightly different from you as is the case with people in general ...  People are Different we all know ... not all 5 fingers are alike...😊 we ordered a pav bhaji with ice cream soda to wash it down with... I requested them to make our food less salty and less spicy... They complied... Quaint decide Vintage is the look and decor they...

A quick get away from Mumbai with friends is always welcome... Bestie arranged for our stay for 2 nights at HorseLand hotel in Matheran... A fun place to un wind from your hectic schedules... The ghat area is curvaceous and in some places steep inclines so a bit of caution on the road is adviced... Before you start your drive upwards there are drivers willing to drive your car upto the parking lot at a cost... Once in parking area be cautious of the touts who surround you to take their horses at a hefty rent for a barely 3 km.stretch... Since you have luggage and are keen to reach your hotel you will settle. Caution to all... There are e rickshaws available but tbe horsemen will mis guide you regarding the same. At our hotel was informed e ricks charge ₹35 pp Horse owners charge a king's ransome. The 4 of us were treated to a holiday by bestie at Horseland hotel Matheran... our room reception area The hotel has a full on e...