Vacations are always fun. They signify a deviation from the routine, a chance to explore the new and unseen, sight-see and have fun. But, our trips to Mumbai are extra special. Not only does it mean an annual get together with the entire family including my dad, brother and sister’s family, but also meeting with old friends. I have so many friends here but due to our busy routines, we hardly get to catch up otherwise. Also, I love reliving memories of my childhood spent here with my kids showing them where my school was which has now shut down, my college and sharing various other anecdotes with them :). Gurdev and I enjoy our evening walks in PDP as I used to do so many years ago alone. Kids look forward to meeting each other. Sid, Gautam and Aashi play and fight like crazy.
I love coming back to Mumbai for its crazy energy, momentum and complete relaxation. I just put up my feet and let myself be pampered and don’t do a thing :). Ah! what a feeling. And, I am reading a book given to me by dad — Fatima Bhutto’s saga.
even I am waiting for my vacation .. I also love them.
Nothing like sharing some of the things that were close to your heart with ur hubby. Its like trying to travel back in time, only now, your not alone, you have ur hubby with you. Like the walks you mentioned.
Pavan and I always do that. its fun to know more of each other even after so many years. Even though Pavan has no friends in Tirupati..he still loves to go back there.
I am already missing Hyd.
Yes I can understand your walk down memory lane. Have a lovely vacation, and eat lots of Vad pav, bhelpuri,and lots and lots of local yummy street food. I really envy you. Have a great year too.
Have fun! 🙂
Hope u enjoy the book. 🙂
@Renu Welcome to my blog. For a minute, I thought it was my sister commenting, her name is Renu too :). But, then I saw your profile. I hope you have your vacation soon.
@Gayatri Yes didi, so true. I think, I have told some tales to Gurdev many times over :). And, it is really fun living all those memories with G. Even Sid loves to hear about my tales. I also thoroughly enjoyed visiting HAL school in Hyderabad and meeting some of his teachers there on one of our visits there.
@rama How did you know that I love vada pav? Yum, yum! I intend to eat it tomorrow itself. Yes, thoroughly loving my vacation. Wishing you a happy new year too.
@Chandrika Thanks! Hope I enjoy it too.
I felt the same way, when I went to Coonoor with my hubby & kids, the place I spent my childhood. It was ‘walking down memory lane’ literally! I love Mumbai too…the spirit of the place is infectious. I almost regret the decision I made of leaving Mumbai, thinking of the opportunities I’ve missed out! Ahh, everything’s for good, so here I am:) Enjoy your vacation and here’s wishing you a wonderful New Year!
Yes, it is good to have vacation to the places we lived and keep our memories intact.
Isnt it just great to be home? To have mom pamper you and fill you in on the family gossip? My parents are coming next month to visit us. Can hardly wait!
@RGB I left Mumbai in 1998 just after completing my MBA. I come back every year because dad is here. I am based in Bangalore now, and absolutely love it here. Yet, for a few days it is fun coming back. Wish you a very happy new year too.
@Jarlin It sure is!
@Deepa Yes, it is great to be pampered by parents and to meet up with family and share all the gossip and news :). Very true! I am sure you are looking forward to all the fun that you will have.
I have heard of the book..they are a very controversial family. It’s wise to take the book as relative truth.
Is nt it sad to see ur old school getting closed down…
Rachna, I came to know about your blog through Bhagyareema.Iam happy to be here. Wish you a Happy New year.Shall be back.:)
I need vacation … I thought i will in dec but then i had that fall and all went haywire …
Wishing you and family and everyone around you a verry very happy new year
a very prosperous 2011
Bikram’s
Hi Rachna, thank you for dropping by my blog!!! I appreciate it! I love this post of yours, vacation is very nice and we must all take time off to spend with loved ones!!
@Jon You are right! The book has to be treated with a pinch of salt. She is not a historian and has attempted to glorify her grandfather and father and only speak ill of Benazir. It’s sad about the school, sure.
@Chitra Thanks so much for visiting. Wish you a happy new year too.
@Bikram That’s too bad. Hope you get your vacation soon. Happy New year to you too.
@Emmy Thanks and wish you a very Happy New Year.
Hi Rachna, here’s wishing you and family all the very best for the New Year.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Stay young and keep a song in your heart.
Best regards, Lee.
@Uncle Lee Wish you the very best too!
Enjoy the moment! A very happy new year to you 🙂
Have a wonderful vacation.
Wishing you the best of everything in the year to come.
@Destiny’s child and dr. antony Thank you and wish you a very happy new year too.