Actually, since I am here for work, I expect most of my remaining time to be in the office. I've typcially been leaving the hotel around 9AM and returning close to 8PM. Too shagged (can I use that word?) to do very much.
My brother Brian's wife Meher's is from Pune. Her parents live only 2 blocks from my hotel. So some evening this week I hope to visit with them. Brian was concerened that they would feel obligated to entertain me, so he didn't want me to disturb them, but Meher thinks it's OK. I planned to drop in for a very brief (1/2 hour) visit, but last night Meher suggested I let them take me to the "Turf Club" a clug with horses, stables, etc for well-to-do Indians. It's starting to sound like maybe Brian was right.
Saturday I toured all day with two colleagues here - Sriram and Manish. Sriram is another programmer and Manish is his manager. First we visited Karla caves. Caves dug into the mountains 2200 years ago. The caves have an arched roof supported by teak arched support beams. The sign there said that the wooden beams were original. 2200 years old. Truly amazing what they were able to build, and that it could last so long. The link above has good pictures of some of the relief sculpture. Few of my pix turned out.
Next we stopped along the roadside in Khandala. There is a scenic overlook into a valley/canyon. Not so much to see during the dry season, but they tell me that it's covered in waterfalls during monsoon season. There were monkeys in the park, including a mother with baby. My camera failed me again and I only got one good shot.
We had lunch at a nice roadside restaurant before returning to the city for shopping. We went to the Laxmi Rd district, which has many clothing stores. I can't disclose what was acquired there since certain eyes may be reading this blog.
Time is up for blogging today. Time to head out for a run.
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