Saturday 7th October....

Must say it was a memorable Saturday, so-called perfect start to a holiday in India. Hofdijk 295-297 flat mate, good friend Abhi accompanied by school friend Vijay and Development Guru Sethi. What better way to welcome than with a two crisp Kingfishers and Marie Jane, followed by a visit to their second home Tavern. Tom Petty, Floyd was played in memory of the good ol days and conversations were had. The guru did have words of wisdom, Sathe "Take things at Face Value, Dont think too much" ofcourse in context. Shall remember this for ever Abhi! Minni and Venky graced the weekend too. The great night ended at 6 am, a few hours of sleep a surprise meet up with sister and delicious recipies of Sahib Sindh Sultan.

Its now time to get cracking in the Diwali shopping, its been 4 yrs so a lot of gifts to be bought, mom's delicacies to be devoured and overall a great time to be had.

Got my hands on Maximum City, and a book i have been wanting to read yet again "Freedom at Mid Night". One of Kb's reccomendation's is yet to be picked up - Jim Morrisson's Autobiography.

Next week shall witness the release of Don. Fingers crossed, the chocolate hero would do remote justice to characters played by Amitab Bachan, Brando, Pacino. Oooof...lets not even attempt a comparison.

Would i have ever thought that a laid back, retiree's paradise city called Pune would play host to Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie? Never, but its true these guys are shooting a flic 5 minutes from my home. Paparazzis are swarmping the neighbourhood to get a shot.

Its great to be back, to drink cutting chai, eat vada pav, try and be a part of the chaos.