Saturday, August 8, 2009

Day 147 - Aug 2 - BCMT meet in Delhi

It was a tiring days ride the previous day. Kinda second highest distance covered in the entire trip in a day. Woke up like 8.30 am. Prem had made sure that i would be comfortable. As the day grew heavier we had lined up things like getting the bike serviced, camera repaired, tires changed and also attend the meet in the same day! Which i thought was impossible in a big city. Painfully experienced the same during preparation of the trip in Bangalore.

The service guys said would give my bike by 5-6, which kinda means i would get it only next day. So instead opted to leave it for next day. Went the Shipra mall hoping to fix the cam. It was hot already and my who does not sweat much was melting. The Delhi humidity getting to me. The Sony service center was some where else. Manik came to pick me up from the mall and so did Salil. I keep saying in between, boy was it hot. The Sony thing did not work out as they were no sure as to how many days they would take! Guess flash less cam was bettor than no cam. So be it. We guzzled like a big jug of fruit juice and the Golghuppe was fantastic.

Moved to Salil's house to check out a few pix and ditched the idea of tires for the day. Made it to the Dhaba meet venue. The venue was just great for people to gather and even park their vehicles without worry. And it was awesome meeting the entire Delhi troop of BCMT. Met many for the first time and glad to meet to so many online friends in flesh. Flattered at being the reason for the meet. It was all fun and laughter and i was surprised at the enthusiasm of the troop even in that sweltering heat. The tasty Macaroni was finished with two cold drink bottles. Then we moved out to Barista to feel a bit cool. It was all chit chat till late in the evening. Lot of pix and it was time for farewell. Salil showed my till prem's house. All i could think at that point for shower :D

Few pictures from the day:
Residential buildings near Gazyabad...


Delhi streets...


Shipra mall...











Not really of much help...


At the BCMT Dhaba meet, missing the flash in the cam...








The Macaroni...


Pic from Narendra:


Pix from Lavkesh:
At Baristha...
All smiles before the dispersal...


Pix from Yogesh:
I am shining! could as well be mistaken for my wax statue!!
The gathering at the meet...
Anup and Lavkesh :)
In conversation....
Cooling of At Baristha...

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