I am so lucky to have my sister staying at Dapoli,Ratnagiri!It is a welcome break to go away from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai and relax at Dapoli for a few days from time to time.though it cannot be done very often,I make it a point to be there at least once a year at least.I usually make my trip there with my sister and her kids but this time I went there alone to enjoy the long week-end holiday from school.Of course after being there for a short visit ,I was there once again with my sister for a longer stay.
As usual ,staying at Dapoli is really filled with fun and relaxation.What's exceptional is the food of my hostess sister who is an excellent cook.As a true blue foodie I gorge on the sumptuous spread and try my hand at some food photography.There are also many beaches and forts that we visit if we have the time and inclination.I say that because, at times, though we have time to roam around,we prefer staying at home chatting away to our hearts content.
Some snapshots of my Dapoli visit this year.....
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| Posing on my sister's devars new bike! |
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| My companion on my morning rides around the narrow lanes of Dapoli |
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| The winding lanes ...... |
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| The fish monger who brought us fresh fish from the wharf,always with a smile on her face. |
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| Prawns.........fresh from the sea. |
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| Wild flowers near the house. |
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| The tall trees at the farm house |
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| Steps leading to the farmhouse we visited |
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| On one of my rides around Dapoli |
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| View of the lanes I passed on my walks |
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| A common sight at the village......hen families!!! |
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| Houses at Dapoli.....seen on my walks |
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| The morning sun peeping through the trees. |
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| Jackfruit laden trees abound!!! |
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| Kutcha roads at Dapoli |
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| Flowers seen on my walks |
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| A decorated tractor........ |
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| The house help cleans up many coconuts with much ease. |
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| A statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar at the local park |
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| The gulmohur tree at the park |
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Had so many mangoes this visit!!!!
Here they lie all ready to be eaten. |
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| beach visit is a must at Dapoli..........visit to Harne beach |
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| Enjoying the sun setting...... |
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| Posing with the setting sun...... |
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| What a view at sunset!!! |
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All packed and ready to be taken to Mumbai!!!!
Juicy,sweet haapus mangoes,Ratnagiri speciality! |
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Fish fry to die for.....!!!!
Didn't I say that my sister makes the bestest food!!! |
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| The kittens huddle together..... |
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| The two raw jackfruits I brought back to Mumbai for making jackfruit delicacies....free,free,free!!!! |
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| The well at her house |
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| At her friends place for a dinner treat. |
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| Breakfast of puri bhaji.......my favourite shrikhand too!!! |
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| Cashews or bibbo as they are called in konkani |
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| Another yummylicious lunch for us!!! |
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| For the first time I saw the festival of Holi being celebrated in the village.The wooden elephant is taken around to signal the end of the festival of colours. |
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| The ice as seen at the visit to the local ice-factory |
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