Follow the road
 
Digg us Stumble it! Save us on delicious Find us on twitter Find us on facebook
260
559
radhika's avatar
01:45 AM
08 August 2009
like it
(5) Comment(s)     (18) like it

Fine after-notes

Posted By radhika

Wines are like people. Some are peppery and some are fruity. All of them leave a unique flavor behind.  As we held our glasses and sipped our wines, we were reminded of the people we left behind at the auditions.

6 wines that reminded us of you.

The Sauvignon Blanc, a dry white with its aromatic, crisp and with hints of green peppers and spice was Charu at her best especially at the dinner table when an unsuspecting Bharath would get teeny doses of her ’ peppers and spice’

Vamsi was most definitely the Chenin Blanc with a ‘light, fresh, fruity character’, a semi-dry white, our aperitif to every meal.

Pavitra breezing through the room reminded us of the Rose Zinfandel, a fruity mix of red and white abounding with aromas of honeysuckle and fresh strawberries.

Cabernet Shiraz, a smooth, medium-bodied red wine was most definitely Harry with peppery notes and nuances of oak. This deep purple wine has great balance and a lingering finish.

Sitting there all mellow with surprisingly well timed and sharp witted comments, Ramesh was the Reserve Shiraz, a fragrant, elegant and smooth red, with surprising berry flavors and silky tannins.

And then we had the late harvest chenin blanc and looked at each other and said ‘most definitely Gaurav’.With aromas of lemon, pear, honey, and tropical fruit, this dessert wine couldn’t be compared to anyone else..

P.S- They let us taste only 6 wines!!!!
P.P.S- Bharath on redbull is like a cat on a hot tin roof, reminding me of Rooshad. Didn’t need any wine there, did we?

radhika's avatar
06:34 PM
07 August 2009
like it
(13) Comment(s)     (21) like it

Red, White and Cheese.

Posted By radhika

A detour. NH3 behind us. Step into wine country. Smiles on our faces. Cameras out. Wine tasting. More smiles. Radhika giggles. Comfy chairs. Glasses swirling. Sipping some Sauvignon Blanc.Wine tour. Continue with the giggles. Cameraman Gautam rolls eyes. A little piece of France right here in our backyard.

bharath's avatar
04:12 PM
07 August 2009
like it
Comment(s)
(6) Comment(s)     (12) like it

Our Route 66

Posted By bharath

In the very spirit of this journey as we are driving on NH3 towards Nasik to get a taste of the vineyards, the feelings of apprehension have been replaced by a longing for the road and the experience of the journey. The unknown, the unfamiliar, the surprises and the changes in plans is something we look forward to.



Route 66, one of the original highways in the United States is long romanticized for the scenic journey and historic importance to the country. Though only a few parts of the original route remain it still holds a sentimental value to travelers who traverse these highways. As we follow our route I hope we capture the spirit and endurance of the original route in what we’ve christened as our route 66.

radhika's avatar
09:42 PM
04 August 2009
like it
(9) Comment(s)     (17) like it

Change in Fare

Posted By radhika

In the midst of the chaos and honking(and cursing)in Mumbai traffic, the sight of the familiar black and yellows with their multitude of typography, quirky geometric patterns with gods and bollywood all rolled into one, for me the taxicab of the city is one of its primary icons.


Our classic premier padmini taxicab has now rolled into retirement since 2008 with the government legislation banning all cabs above 25 years from the city’s streets. Even the newest cab is a decade old. Based on a small fiat sedan from the 60’s the padmini was names after a Rajput princess known for her beauty and courage.


Though synonymous with Mumbai, the taxicab means different things for different people. For first timers like Bharath who visited Mumbai in 2005, the cab which swung from left to right sometimes without even stopping for a traffic light, bumping into each other without checking for damage, him profusely sweating in the velvet covered seats at the back it was his first ‘glimpse’ into Mumbai.
Many dents cover the metal body and one can hear the characteristic diesel clatter as it waits at a traffic light, wheezing sounds emanating from the engine as it touches 60kmph on the expressway; it is almost as if the cab is held together by hope or sheer will.

For me the taxicab and the anonymous taxi driver go hand in hand. He is privy to the hopes, dreams and disappointments of Mumbai’s people as lives are played out in his backseat.
Mumbai will never be the same without these great urban art forms.

Page 6 of 10 pages « First    4 5 6 7 8 >  Last »


Find where Radhika and Bharath are heading

For advanced tracking Click Here

Latest SMS Feeds

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 16th Aug 09 08:27:16 AM

on the road again, heading from udaipur to baroda

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 14th Aug 09 01:31:24 PM

just reached jaipur... Its super warm here

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 14th Aug 09 12:18:33 PM

Still pouring, hoping its also raining in MP where the soyabean farmers are looking up hopefully at the sky

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 14th Aug 09 11:51:43 AM

Pouring all the way from Agra into Jaipur

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 14th Aug 09 07:54:28 AM

On our way to Jaipur

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 13th Aug 09 11:12:33 PM

Blogging! The bed beckons..

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 13th Aug 09 07:46:54 PM

Just out after seeing the taj mahal!

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 13th Aug 09 12:38:26 PM

Still on the road to Agra...

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 13th Aug 09 08:04:32 AM

Heading to Agra. Its going to be a long drive..

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 12th Aug 09 12:59:33 PM

In Varanasi, walking along the ghats and looking at the Ganga

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 11th Aug 09 10:20:04 PM

In Varanasi, just got back to the room after the ganga aarti. Stunning.

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 11th Aug 09 04:06:41 PM

30kms from Varanasi and its pouring..

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 11th Aug 09 12:28:05 PM

Superbly bad roads on route to Varanasi. Soaking in the last sights of Madhya Pradesh.

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 11th Aug 09 08:31:52 AM

Passing through the Panna Forest Reserve..stopped on a bridge..

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 11th Aug 09 08:01:54 AM

Heading from Khajuraho to Varanasi..

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 10th Aug 09 08:43:24 PM

Sitting at Raja Cafe having a European thali.. :)

From : One Foot Wild

Sent : 10th Aug 09 07:40:11 PM

Back at the hotel after seeing the absolutely stunning temples of Khajuraho.



About us

Being best friends with Bharath has been my biggest challenge to date. Constantly arguing about most topics under the sun and having diametrically opposite perspectives to life makes us such good friends.

Having met at photography school, our shared passion for travel, culture, music, books and art made us drive off to different places on photography ‘assignments’. 5 years down post-grad school we still make spontaneous trips to feed our wanderlust.

Followers



Other Teams

Joseph Namrata
Unny Bindhu


 

Recent Posts

RSS

The last step

Sunday, August 16, 2009


The art of expression

Sunday, August 16, 2009


The Cedia.

Saturday, August 15, 2009


Dylan and I

Saturday, August 15, 2009


Around the Taj

Saturday, August 15, 2009


Tangled up in Blue.

Saturday, August 15, 2009


Our Lonely Planet

Thursday, August 13, 2009


Unusual Heirlooms

Thursday, August 13, 2009


Benares once more.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009


The Ganges View

Wednesday, August 12, 2009


Khajuraho

Wednesday, August 12, 2009


The last Tiger

Wednesday, August 12, 2009


Cafe Corners

Monday, August 10, 2009


Some more travel.

Monday, August 10, 2009


A day in the life of us.

Sunday, August 09, 2009


In memory of.

Sunday, August 09, 2009


The middle province.

Sunday, August 09, 2009


Bits and pieces

Sunday, August 09, 2009


The medicine man.

Saturday, August 08, 2009


Counting Cows

Saturday, August 08, 2009


Fine after-notes

Saturday, August 08, 2009


Red, White and Cheese.

Friday, August 07, 2009


Our Route 66

Friday, August 07, 2009


Change in Fare

Tuesday, August 04, 2009


and so it starts…

Sunday, August 02, 2009


Traveling when you run out of money

Sunday, August 02, 2009


Varanasi or Bust

Sunday, August 02, 2009


Of wildlife and beyond

Saturday, August 01, 2009


A journey to Ladakh

Friday, July 31, 2009


Ek Cutting chai, please

Thursday, July 30, 2009


Traveler Types! A fun quiz.

Thursday, July 30, 2009


India Inspirations…

Thursday, July 30, 2009


Land of the Dragon

Wednesday, July 29, 2009


Mussel Mania

Monday, July 27, 2009


Eternity in Benares

Monday, July 27, 2009


The Drive

Monday, July 27, 2009


Follow the road!

Sunday, July 26, 2009


Rafting

Friday, July 24, 2009