It was an
impulsive decision. A friend called up. “I am bored” he said, “Why not go for a
drive?”
“I am also
bored” I replied. “Let’s go.” The DW alias Darling Wife was pleased with this
decision.
“Where are
we going?” She asked.
“I don’t know.
You can suggest.”
“Khandala –
Lonavala.” She said.
The first
stop was at Wax Museum. The DW always wanted to meet NaMO. And she met him
there.
Where next?
“Bhushi dam” we said. No water in Bhushi dam! I have never seen such a distressing
sight, Bhushi dam was always full and overflowing in July.
Moved up
the hill. To “Cloud 9.” This was nice view of the hill. And of some flowers
there.
Returned to
the highway where I found this driver relaxing in his Innova.
And
wondered whether ride in a truck was more enjoyable – evidence seems to suggest
that!
We wanted
to have some tea so asked this road side shop to make it. I watched as he was
making it. Dirty vessels make good tea!
And then
watched Deccan Express disappear in the tunnel. A sight I enjoyed in my
childhood too.
With that
came memories of my childhood spent in the Bhor ghat.
“What are
you thinking about?” DW asked noticing that I was lost in my thoughts. I did
not reply.
Nostalgia
is like chocolate in the mouth. You don’t want to speak when at it.
Vivek