Went to Vashi Fort today with Paul and Sally. It is located about 45 miles north west of Mumbai and it felt like another world entirely, very little traffic, very few people, nice fresh breeze and a surprisingly pretty although broken down fort. Think Corfe Castle and you have a picture to start with. The area reminded me of Goa a little, wide open fields/flatlands, lots of trees and hills all in all very refreshing.
Had our picnic lunch by the car, we had taken it with us but ended up walking in a circle so decided to eat up and then leave the picnic bags
in the car. Whilst we were eating a little group of water buffalow came along to see us, as did a very friendly dog with mange and a group of passing locals. The woman in the party began having a very heated debate with Aftab who told us afterwards that the woman had blamed us for knocking over her fish tank and running over her fish. She wanted Rs200 in compensation!
Back in the car now and making good progress back home. All in all a great day out, full of the usual Indian colour and curiosity.
Just seen a road sign which stated that Bandra was 9km and Mumbai was 46km - I said to Aftab that the distance didn't seem right so one of them must be wrong, he laughed and said that both of them were wrong - T.I.I ;-)
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