Since Deepa was beginning her 7th cycle of a 7 year cycle, we decided to do something different, and planned a family retreat to Chiplun for a time of reflection, togetherness and celebration. We left early morning at 0530 hrs on Saturday 11th July 2015.
Kolad was on the way, so we stopped for a while
and went Kayaking on the Kundalika river.
The rest of the drive was beautiful, esp the last 100Km through the ghats.
The hotel used to be run by the TAJ, so we were ceratin that they couldnt have gone too far wrong.
And this is what was waiting for us.
A quick look around, and Armaan was really keen on a swim, so we went off to the pool.
A nice swim followed by some hot snacks and coffee at the outdoor restaurant.
Then the cake cutting which we were all waiting for !
Yummy Belgian Chocolate cake, which we carried with us from Bombay.
A nice sit-out on the balcony for Deepa and I, with a glass of Rose and Barbecue Nachos.
And some good conversation.
The next morning we woke up early, Armaan wanted to have another swim in the pool.
After which we were off to the beach.
Yes, GUHAGAR beach is about 45 km from where were, and about a 75 minute drive.
One of the lesser known beaches along the Konkan coast.
And something which we were all grateful we took the effort for.
Being Monsoon season though, we didnt get into the water, and left shortly after,
with a nice 9 hour drive back to Bombay.
Reached home tired, sleepy and happy by 1030 pm on Sunday 12th July 2015.
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