fantastic log with superb pics.. day 2 has been good experience.... waiting for the rest of the log bro... keep them coming...

Hey Ananth., superb pics and great narration...
Wow ,you awakened the tourer in me..
Superb da..I''m getting my new GS150 next week.,with your inspiration i'll do something I could do..
I've read all your touring report...
Great Great Great touring spirit..
Waiting for your next touring report...
Keep going..
Take care..Drive safely..

Regards
MagesH

Ananth,I just want to meet u soon and discuss about your touring in person.,Eagerly waiting to meet u

Do join the Chennai GTG meets, happen almost every weekend!

Thanks Magesh.

Thank you!

Day 3 : 05 September 2011

I was feeling sick, I could not sleep properly the whole night. When i woke up the next morning - I was all in pains and it was not a state of hangover but some sort of stress. It could have been because i have not slept properly ever since i left Chennai. I decided to rest the whole day, Rajiv & Sudharshan would go around Goa if needed. As it turned out i slept the whole day, atleast till 5 PM when some !@#$ kept on calling on my mobile to ask "Do you want a personal Loan?" Wonder how these happen even after using the DND facility and stuff!

I came down to see if i could resolve the FI Warning light issue. Called up the Bajaj Probiking Service person, he was kind enough and interestingly pointed out to an blown fuse in Radiator fan even before I explained the problem. I opened up the rear seat to check for Fuse and tada, Radiator fuse it was! I replaced it with a Spare and i was all set to go!

The evening was spent relaxing in Baga Beach, which happened to be so close from our resort. After trying out 6 varieties of Baskin Robbin's ice cream it felt as though i came back alive from being dead. Rajiv pointed out i might have had low sugar / glucose which made me tired / restless. We were roaming around till late evening, had a nice meal from the resort and crashed even before we knew.

Day 4 : 06 September 2011

We were supposed to leave to Ratnagiri today, But Rajiv felt we needed to explore Goa and we have not utilized the time in Goa. So we agreed to spend one more day in Goa and then see what can be covered in Maharashtra. A lazy Tuesday morning, after having a delicious breakfast - We went out to see if we could wash our bikes which was super dirty.

We rode out of Calangutae, spent time in Aguada Fort, Tried going into Aguada Jail - But we were refused to enter a Jail. Little did we know that it was a Jail with inmates still there (that's what we were told of!), and not a tourist destination! Rode to few other beaches, had more ice cream and food - Relaxed as much as we could. Evening went to Panaji City to catch a glimpse of the night life, the party on the boat, etc but it was a total disappointment as there were just a few boats roaming around with not much buzz happening. It was late, and started raining. We rushed back to our hotel, It felt as a second home for us - thanks to the super comfortable room, food and location.

Tomorrow, We head into Maharashtra!

Some Pictures...

And you guys were let continue the journey or asked to turn back or take a different route?

Reason for asking is, I was doing the same route sometimes during the same week & I was warned several times on all possible cop harrasments & hence I stayed cautious. Worst thing being that, there was an idiot (cop) right at the start of express highway (from Mumbai to Pune) & when I asked him if I could take it, he happily said yes. On a hunch I didn't take it & took the road underneath (NH4) & I was glad I did that.

BTW, rating this thread the max I can

Thanks! Sudharshan was let off to continue on the Expressway after paying the bribe. Sad thing he was booked for : Reckless riding, Causing minor Injury or accident, changing lanes and talking on mobile phone!

There were Cops (while returning back) in the middle and at the Exit. Since we were riding at the right most lane - Police did not (could not) stop us.

From one Ananth to another....

Nice trip.... Keep Tripping...


- Ananth

Ananth, you are a damn good photographer...these pictures should actually be exhibited in an art gallery... top class photography and effects. +1 to your fan list.

Hey ananth, well wrote log and your snaps are beautifully clicked . Hey dude i loved the snaps you took in goa

Hope to see you next time when you plan any more rides to goa

Thank you!

Sure, Will catch up next time!

Thank you!

Thanksss

Those words are said by me .. Now,it happened really..
Got my bike last wednesday and finished 800kms in 4days.. One long trip to pondy and some short trips in & around chennai..
I love to explore places in my bike...
One more tourer has started from chennai...

Thanks Ananth...

Hey Ananth.... one of the best photographs i come across in this forum.....
when i see the thread one thing clicked in mind that how i missed this???
Superb

Am I missing something?? I can not find the Maharashtra ride..

Hi Ananth,

1. First of all congratulations on your Maha Trip!

2. Which camera you were using? extra accessories (if any) ?

3. There are few more expressways in India where 100 kmph is legal, but only on the rightmost lane.

"Causing minor Injury or accident" - What does it mean? In what way he caused minor injury / accident?


Wish you many more happy miles on your ride.

-Sunny