Day 03 16 July 2013 – Beaches, Markets, and a Bit of Racing Having our own car gave us the freedom to explore. We set off toward Anjuna Beach, but along the way, something unexpected caught our eye—a go-karting track. Naturally, we couldn’t resist. The karts were a little worn, but that didn’t dampen the…
Day 02 15 July 2013 – Slow Rhythms of Goa The next morning, Goa worked its magic. We woke late, unhurried and relaxed—exactly as one should in this coastal paradise. After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we wandered down to the beach. The monsoon drizzle meant fewer crowds, giving the shoreline a peaceful charm.…
Day 01 14 July 2013 – Into the Monsoon: A Road Trip Begins In June 2013, just as the monsoon clouds rolled across western India, our journey began. My daughter Shital and her husband Shiv had just completed an ambitious round-the-world backpacking adventure, and India was their final chapter. While they were visiting us in…
A Chance Meeting with Extraordinary Travellers In Memory of David Latham (1936–2008) Some meetings in life last only a few days, yet remain with you forever. In December 2007, my wife Hansa and I were returning home to Navsari after a visit to New Delhi. We flew to Baroda and our friend Malav collected us…