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The most desired sojourn!

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 The year that was to mark a milestone in my life - saw me making and dismissing several plans for the most awaited occasion. Didn't want to party, being more of a silent, happy to be myself with myself sorts, any action screaming to the world our special occasion would've embarrassed me no end. In my mind came flashes of the things that I would want the most...a long stay home(what with a travel laden whirl wind work schedule!), or a week long trip to my favourite destination-Goa, or may be a week end at some highly recommended resort or a serene getaway. Not a tough decision - Goa seemed to win thumbs down any way ;) I reasoned, Goa can be done anytime, as we've been doing in the past...during the week end, during the New year...just about any time, not a hassle to pack a few essentials and just go. Needed something that I had been wanting since long but had always pushed it back for some other time. And then it dawned! How did I not think of it in the first place, that's something I had always kept on hold for a relaxed phase. Had heard of its back waters, rivers, beaches, greenery spread around like a blanket, unpredictable rains...it had to offer all that I loved and more - as I am an absolute die hard fan of their cuisine, the banana chips, water straight from the coconuts... It had to be 'Kerala'! It was our 25th wedding month and Kerala would be apt. At the mention of it, could see my companion of 24 and a half years' face falling and jaw dropping, after all 'Goa' was being put on the back burner for now and he is a hard core 'Goa loyalist'! He did try cajoling me for Goa, by offering stay at the best suites with more days as incentives. Got me tempted, must confess...but 'Kerala', 'Kerala', 'Kerala' was all that my mind chanted and my heart wanted. 
Did I get what my heart desired or did we stick our our tried and tested beaches???...very soon, in the next post...till then a very happy December!!!

Location: Maharashtra, India

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  1. DVJanuary 22, 2014 at 1:42 AM

    hi purnima. I think we studied together at MHS. My name is Dipti. R u the one who lived opp garden on Devidayal Rd. If yes & interested pl email me on diptivora@gmail.com.

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