During the extra-long lockdown, we had an opportunity to visit one of our family’s farmhouse. 3 hours from our home, somewhere in the fog city of igatpuri lay this amazing nature rescue.
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Paddy fields
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The place was mesmerizing with hills and paddy farms surrounding us. The early morning sun shone right in front of the verandah that our room was attached to. It was foggy every morning and clouds all day long so never did we feel the October heat. We hardly felt like staying in our luxurious rooms. I being a nature lover, enjoyed roaming around the fields, the flowering shrubs that beautified the paths and a machan to overlook till your eyesight would reach.
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Everyday view
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| The sleeping beauty mountain |
The mountain, the river, the fields, the well, the hand pump, the insects, the flowers and the cattle were the topic of learning for my homeschooled kid. He had a friend to accompany him all day long. She was a year older than him, yet they both did compliment each other in many ways. We played Life, Uno and name 5. We song rhymes and made a few songs to suit our modes. They played with paint, drew in the mud, ran to catch each other making imaginary sounds of the crab they saw in the hole. They squeezed juices of oranges and sweet lime and drank it fresh. Played in the river water and played nature bingo, spotting waterfalls, dam, flowers, furry sheeps over the hills. Lazing on the machan and making friends with strangers.
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by the river
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You got a friend in me
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| experiences echo |
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| Cheers to the hardwork |
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another bloom
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love these lovelies
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A pretty Butterfly
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A crab
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| A chameleon |
My priority was to relax and that was exactly this place offered. I also wanted to spend quality time with my kid and hubby, read a book, enjoy the beauty of nature and eat yummy food. My checklist had been met and left me leave this place with lots of lovely memories.
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Such clear water
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Early morning read
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| Authentic maharashtrian breakfast |
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Chilling by the riverfront
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Some of the never before experiences were
- Sitting by a mango tree, slightly submerged in river water, to watch the sun set and humming to my favorite songs.
- Watching an injured snake in the middle of the road that was lifted with its tail by a villager and took to a place where it could be healed.
- Aarti at Manas mandir, Shahapur.
- Having authentic (jain)misal pav! Seriously!
- Walking through a river stream
- Playing carrom board and Jenga(knowing my brother’s very personal experiences through this game.)
The plus part is the property is maintained by a Resort. So the security and maintenance is taken care of. I loved the basic amenities that they offered. An indoor game room that was also used as a small event hall, the caravan music player they had in each rooms instead of a TV, the kids play area was superb, the bicycle ride that you can hire for no cost.
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Digital detox box is a must have on every dining table
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at the play room
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It seems that lockdown has taught us to value the real essence of life. The Nature, the family bonds and the ease of city life.
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| The Yogis |
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Walking through a stream
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My happy walk
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