This summer we had not taken a trip & were stuck in Chennai. When we got news that Swami (Sathya Sai Baba) is coming to Whitefield-Bangalore, we decided to drive down to Bangalore.Anand (hubby dear), Pavithra (darling daughter) and myself left home at 6.45 AM on 22nd May in our Alto. On the way at Guindy, we visited Shirdi Baba temple which was inauguarated by Swami (Sathya Sai Baba). Had a peaceful time at the Temple & proceeded on our journey. Had our break fast at Hotel Arusuvai near Sriperambudur - good breakfast without much oil & spice).
Our drive thenceforth was very enjoyable. The road (NH 4 & 7) was excellent & scenic - unfortunately we had not taken our camera with us. Anand & I really enjoyed the drive & both of us were singing hindi & tamil movie songs interspersed with Sai Bajans. Pavithra however was missing her gang of friends.
The whole stretch from Sriperambudur to Hosur was too good & it is a pleasure to drive (coming from Anand who does not much enjoy driving). Even I have decided to learn driving once again ! to go on long drives (I only hold a valid license but do not remember anything about driving).
But the drive from Hosur to Marthahalli (Bangalore) sapped our energy. At one stretch, the road was terribly bad & there was too much of traffic. Because of this we reached my sister's home only at 2PM.
After relaxing for 2 days in Bangalore with a little bit of shopping, we started on our return journey on 25th May. Since Swami did not visit Bangalore, we could not have his darshan. However, on 25th, we visited Whitefield & then proceeded for Chennai by around 113.0 AM after buying some Mangoes (we felt Mangoes were cheaper in Bangalore).
This time, the drive upto Hosur was not bad. When we could not bear our hunger pangs, we started looking for a good restaurant. Finally just after Chinnar & before Krishnagiri, we had our lunch at Adyar Anand Bhavan outlet (in Bharat Petroleum premises) - great food, good & quick service & extremely clean toilets. Just after Vellore we stopped again, stretched our legs & spent some time in the roadside tea stall sipping hot strong tea.
Took quite some time to reach OMR from Sriperambudur. Finally reached home at 6.15 PM & off went Pavithra to join her friends.
Well maintained roads for a major part of the trip (hence did not mind paying toll fee 3 -4 times) with sign boards & emergency contact numbers.
We really had a good time (to & fro drive & the time spent with Sister's family) - much needed Bangalore break !
This is my first blog & hope to write memorable blogs soon.
