In December 2007, my wife Hansa and I were on a journey back home from New Delhi, first by flight to Baroda, then by road to Navsari. Upon arrival at Baroda airport, our friend Malav picked us up, and as we traveled along National Highway 8 towards Navsari, we came across an intriguing sight—a green…
DetailsDay 4 – Homeward Bound After breakfast, we checked out around 11am and began our journey back towards Calais. We had plenty of time, so we stopped occasionally to relax and enjoy the drive. Reaching Calais around 4pm, we still had time before our 6pm ferry, so we drove around the town exploring the harbour…
DetailsDay 3 – Paris, the Eiffel Tower and Camping Life The next morning began slowly and peacefully. After warm showers in the campsite washrooms, Hansa prepared egg on toast with spicy masala tea — a breakfast that somehow tasted even better while camping. The children spent the morning running around the open fields teasing their…
DetailsDay 2 – The Magic of Euro Disney The next morning, we drove to the park early. Nothing could have prepared us for our first glimpse of Euro Disney. The colourful buildings, cheerful music, spotless streets, and smiling Disney characters created an atmosphere unlike anything we had ever experienced. At the time, a one-day Euro…
DetailsOur First Adventure to Euro Disney in Cassandra – Summer 1992 There are some journeys in life that stay with you forever. Not because they were luxurious or extravagant, but because they were filled with excitement, family laughter, and the thrill of discovering the world together for the very first time. Our summer trip to…
DetailsDay 5 — Final Walks and Journey Home On our last morning, we woke early and slowly packed the tent. The children were reluctant to leave. Camping had become an adventure for them — sleeping outdoors, helping with small jobs, eating simple meals, and spending every day exploring. Before leaving, we may have taken one…
DetailsDay 4 — Mini Golf and Go-Karting This was the children’s favourite day. We found a mini golf course and decided to have a family competition. Nitin took it very seriously, carefully lining up each shot. Shital was more interested in celebrating every time the ball moved in the right direction. Hansa laughed at my…
DetailsDay 3 — The Needles The next day we visited the famous Needles. The white cliffs and pointed rocks rising from the sea were unforgettable. Even now, after so many years, I can still imagine the view. The children were fascinated by the chairlift and the coloured sands. We may have bought a small souvenir…
DetailsDay 2 — Beach Day and Family Fun Our first full day was spent at the beach. The children ran straight towards the sand, shoes off, buckets in hand. Nitin wanted to explore the rocks and waves, while Shital was happy making sandcastles and collecting shells. Hansa prepared a simple picnic, and we sat together…
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