Satara – Survival Training

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness. – Seneca

As we have been early birds during the past whole week already, starting work between 6 to 7 am every day, the decision to book a train at 4.50 am on a Saturday morning didn’t appear very tempting anymore when we were sitting together with friends Friday night, enjoying some drinks and talks. However, we managed to get up at 3 am, knowing that we could continue sleeping in the sleeper train we booked – the train supposed to bring us to Satara, a city in Maharashtra 22km away from the so called Kaas Plateau. Also known as the “Kaas Pathar”, the plateau is situated in the western Ghat Sahyadri range and is known for the various types of wild flowers which bloom during August to beginning of October every year.

Pune’s Surroundings – On the Road

A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour – Anonymous

I didn’t post anything for a while now but actually Saturday turned out to be a day I would like to share with you. What started as a decent trip turned out to be a collection of chaotic incidents that left me with sunburn, a hurting butt and back as well as a big fat grin on my face every time I recap this day.