01st Aug : Off we go to Isle of Wight

A sunny day, where we drive around Portsmouth & then take the ferry to Isle of Wight. An island, which is a blend of Goa & Mauritius. An island which boasts of pebbled beach, to Sandy beach, to the farmlands, to the immense greenery all around, the forest, the mountains …. Everything under one roof!!!

Loads of things one can do here, but since we are short of time, visit all the major spots.(And anyways, you can drive around this complete island in couple of hours.. chotta sa toh hai!! )

A less than 5 minute cutest ferry ride takes us to Cowes, which otherwise would have taken us an half hour drive around the island!!! Tried to lookout for some exotic Cow’s , but didn’t find any!!;-) A typical sea front, with shops, water sports,Fish n chips, Mast’s up with boats all moving with the wind ….. Want someone to find me a Man who owns a Boat & need them to send me the picture of the Boat!!!!ahem!!

Around Ventnor’s, kind of sandy pebbled beach, where I saw some lovely & interesting shops. A visit to Model Town at Godshill, which houses a complete miniature replica of the island. We felt like complete Gulliver’s, infront of this dwarfed version.

Relax at Melville Hotel at Sandown. A seafront, which has a lovely pier, full off entertainment.

Drive along the sea coast of Ryde, hunting for some Ride’s … but nada … no ride’s there… sighhhhhh….

Round & round the island we go, through the winding dimly lit streets or the completely dark lanes , hunting for a place called Crabs & Lobsters Inn at Bembridge, which has the best sea food. We loose our way more than once , eventually reach the place to be told that the last order is at 9 pm ( we reach there at 10pm) , & when we ask them to whip up some food, we are told that the chef has already left for the day!!! Can you imagine that????

Seems, the entire island ceases to serve food after 9 pm & that the only place which will serve food is a Kebab& Pizza place at Shanklin!!! This island is truly a sleepy village, perfect for the retired … Fenu & Bapi shall make this, one of their retirement destinations!!!

Highlight …. Bapi M pulled over by the Police, for driving erratically, for showing indicator of right but going left , the fact that one of the back lights is not working!!! First time experience for me …. And Bapi M , manages to hold his own & smile through it by saying he has just come from London & is Lost … warna …. Humara kya hota …. Pata nahin!!! He he !!!