a perfect weekend picture...
though I wonder where are these green parks and old fashioned benches in Mumbai anymore...
Sunday, March 07, 2010
urban getaway
creating curiosity...
yes, the weekend getaway pictures have been uploaded and I'm back with the great wall of Mumbai images... creating curiosity, i hope..
i loved this one because when seen from a distance it almost seemed like the black figure was peeking into the building compound.. clever :)
Sunday, February 21, 2010
warli painting
the cottage entrances had hand painted warli art work adding that personal touch, each cottage has a different and unique theme...
solar panels
and what I admired the most was that the cottages were equipped with solar panels that were used to heat water for bathing... it was a great idea to use up all the sun energy and not have to rely on the fluctuating electricity supply in this area....
sun and hammocks
and what is a beach holiday without the warm sun and lazy hammocks.. enjoy your own personal space around your cottage...
cottages
the cottages are compact, clean and very cosy... each one has its own front yard with a stone table and garden chairs.. and not to be missed, a gorgeous old style yellow metal garden swing nestled between plants...
wonderful to go back to the simple joys of living in a little more space than Mumbai flats allow for...
botanical garden and pond
all over the place you can see local Indian plants, herbs, shrubs, trees and creepers... all growing in harmony, neatly labeled.. and this small beautifully green pond right next to the dining area, a delight to watch...
forget farmville
yes.. forget farm ville on FaceBook and try the farm life for real :) everything from the vegetables and eggs to milk is organic and grown in house.. it was fun to see the cowshed and chicken coops at the farm.
hand made furniture
the karpe couple strongly believe in recycling and we found they had even made their dining furniture from what seemed like fallen tree branches from their farms... it was sturdy, rustic and good looking and gave everyone a sense of being part of a greater good, recycling and helping the environment.
dining area
there is enough parking space and once we parked, we headed straight for the food :) the dining area is clean, open and airy, right next to the kitchen... everyone staying in the 10 odd cottages on karpe farms gathers here at meal times to chit chat and dine... there are no waiters and you are expected to self serve, feel free to enjoy as much as you like...
karpe farms
the drive to karpe farms is nice and not very tiring if you go on a low traffic day. We reached around 3 pm after a ride of about 4 hours from Mumbai. Lunch was just being served and we enjoyed the lovely homemade Maharashtrian thali... the food is one of the highlights of this farm and you can enjoy organic farm produce cooked by hand by the couple that runs the farm and their staff...
here is a link to their website http://www.karpewadi.com/
korlai fort lighthouse
the lighthouse is beautiful and white... the climb up its steep and narrow staircase is fun and something to look forward to...Madhav took us to the top of the lighthouse, from where we could see the actual light flashing...the view of ocean was stunning, the colors captivating...
korlai fort
this was the main entrance to the korlai fort ruins... and a nice place to sit and watch the sunset
Korlai fort ruins
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Korlai fort was built in the 15th century by the Portuguese in an attempt to establish their sovereignty. It was huge and massive and strong, but the best feature was its strategic, killer location. What remains of the Korlai fort are just ruins now, but the location is still incredible. The walk up the stairs is totally worth it when you reach the fort and take a look at the view of the ocean... its so vast that you will even be able to see the water currents in the ocean...
we got lucky as we made it up just before sunset and could get a nice clear sky and open ocean before it got dark...
Saturday, February 20, 2010
climb up the hill
we really enjoyed the crazy steep climb from the lighthouse to the fort... just behind the light house are the stairs that lead up to the fort or rather the ruins of the fort that remain... the stairs are broken in places and very narrow, so its best to at least climb up while there is light.. watch the sunset from the top of the fort and later alight...in the far top left is the light house below me over looking the sea...its also a good idea to have a torch handy for the climb down
Korlai Fort Lighthouse
this was my first visit to a real and functional lighthouse and needless to say I was very excited... we were to visit the korlai light house, very close to our stay destination karpe farms...
as you move towards kashid from alibag, you pass a huge banner announcing korlai... ask anyone for the lighthouse and you will be directed up a treacherous path leading to the light house...
korlai light house is on the foot of the korlai hills, which has the great Portuguese built Korlai Fort ( http://www.dgllnoida.gov.in/mumbai/KORLAI%20FORT.html )...the light house was simple and clean... and a gentleman named Madhav runs the place.. he will be delighted to show you around the light house and also give the entire history in a 15 min tour... the entry fee is rs 20 and he does not accept any tips...
the korlai fort lighthouse is an amateur hikers and photographers delight...
sunsets
sunsets by the country side beaches are a sight to be seen... calm and serene, with hardly any population around to pollute the scenic charm and natural goodness of these amazing beaches... though I write about them and advertise, I hope every one who visits has great civic sense and takes responsibility to keep these amazing beaches clean... here I caught a shot by the sunset, near the korlai fort lighthouse
weekend getaway
OK, so Im going to take a break from the great wall of Mumbai project to share some pictures of my recent weekend getaway...the wall pictures will return soon :)
took the opportunity this valentines day weekend, to travel out of Mumbai for a couple of days... had good company, a couple of deep's office friends, who i was meeting for the first time... and as it turned out, they were super...
so here we were bags packed, heading out of Mumbai at about 11 am on a Sunday, so the roads were pretty OK and the sun was just right...we were heading for Karpewadi or Karpefarms as it is also known....
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
dhan te nan
and while the soldiers will always remain our favorite heroes, are heroes are not too far behind.. the most hyped song of 2009, dhan te nan or as written here dhan te naan, by gulzar did make vishal bhardwaj's kaminey rock... so how it stay behind in the race to be featured on the great wall of mumbai !
i liked this one again, because of the simplicity of text, just two colors and smart use of the jagged edges.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
amar jawaan
dedicated to The Immortal Soldier...
At the India Gate in New Delhi ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India_Gate ), the Amar Jawan Jyoti stands in honour of the soldiers of India and here on the streets the common man is paying his respects...
i loved the simplicity of this mural... just 2 colors, 2 shapes and 2 words... poignant and beautiful !
Bev D
an interesting take on Dev D ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dev.D ) perhaps to point out the increasing number of women smokers and drinkers in India...
in Mumbai lingo, Bevda means a "drunk man" and so Bevdi or Bev D means a drunk woman...
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