[snaronikar]

Nice travelogue and pics. That's a nice story of "Gudbud". BTW, what was the FE you got in the whole trip? Did you claim the insurance on the damaged parts of car?

[rajshenoy]

Nice write up and pics.. cars really love to run(on good roads ofcourse)

When was this trip done? how did fiesta behave on the shiradi ghats ? not for the pickup..i am asking about the bad roads

[pramod]

Originally Posted by snaronikar

Nice travelogue and pics. That's a nice story of "Gudbud". BTW, what was the FE you got in the whole trip? Did you claim the insurance on the damaged parts of car?

I got a FE of 15 for the whole trip with ac ON for 70% journey.
Usually Bangalore-Mysore trips, i get upto 17 FE.

The bill came upto 62k. 42K from Insurance and 20 from my pocket, as most of the parts were Plastic or fiber which means 50% pn both sides.

Originally Posted by rajshenoy

Nice write up and pics.. cars really love to run(on good roads ofcourse)

When was this trip done? how did fiesta behave on the shiradi ghats ? not for the pickup..i am asking about the bad roads

Fiesta has low ground clearance, which is a fact. Knowing that, i drive accordingly.... But i should say it handles bad roads pretty well... But there is a slight steering vib..... But its negligible. Braking is a bit of a prob for this power on Fiesta 1.6. Braking could be better.

Originally Posted by Samurai

That's a malabar pit viper IIRC, you sat next to a very venomous snake.

Do u recognize the snake based on the very obvious braod triangular head?

[BomBatt]

Nice writup and good pics. Your Fiesta looks stunning.

Your travelogue comes at right time for me as I am doing Dharmasthala - Kukke - M'lore - Udupi - Manipal this weekend. I am planning to take Agumbe - Shringeri - Chickmagalur route on the way back.

Interesting story about Gudbud and Diana. I thought Ideal Icecream Parlor in M'lore invented Gudbud.

Glad to know that you and your wife escaped unhurt from the accident.

[rjstyles69]

Originally Posted by BomBatt

I thought Ideal Icecream Parlor in M'lore invented Gudbud.

Was that Pabba's in Mangalore ?I had ice creams once for lunch on my trip from Pabba's .

[BomBatt]

Actually, there are 3 parlours. One Ideal's in Hampankatta, one Ideal's in Milagres, and one Pabba's at Lalbagh - all started by one Prabhakar (Pabba) Kamath

[pramod]

Originally Posted by BomBatt

Actually, there are 3 parlours. One Ideal's in Hampankatta, one Ideal's in Milagres, and one Pabba's at Lalbagh - all started by one Prabhakar (Pabba) Kamath

have been to Ideals in Hampankatta... Had a Parfight and there is one verity in there which has Vermicelli in it

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by pramod

have been to Ideals in Hampankatta... Had a Parfight and there is one verity in there which has Vermicelli in it

I kept wondering for a few seconds what kind of fight did you have, that too throwing vermicelli at each other... A variation of barfight?

Then the tubelight went on. It is Parfait.

[lohithrao]

I think the Hampanakatta Ideals is the oldest? always liked the "Gudbud" there....

[lohithrao]

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Was that Pabba's in Mangalore ?I had ice creams once for lunch on my trip from Pabba's .

This always happens with me when i visit Ideals/Pabbas

[pjay_in]

Originally Posted by BomBatt

Actually, there are 3 parlours. One Ideal's in Hampankatta, one Ideal's in Milagres, and one Pabba's at Lalbagh - all started by one Prabhakar (Pabba) Kamath

And two more inside the Infy campuses there.

I love Pabbas for its location and general ambience (not when it's too crowded though). And yes, for Gadbad and Parfait too.

Hi Pramod,

Amazing Pictures both the car and the places, the snake was really long, how close were you while you shot the pic.

Did you have a chance to drvie down into the northern Kerala anytime. I plan to drive back from Kannur to Bangalore in the 3rd week of October.

Please let me know

alphamike

[vnabhi]

Nice pics and travelogue, Pramod. Your Fiesta 1.6 looks fabulous. I'm glad it is ship-shape now after the repairs.
By the way, is it a 1.6 zxi?

[pramod]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Nice pics and travelogue, Pramod. Your Fiesta 1.6 looks fabulous. I'm glad it is ship-shape now after the repairs.
By the way, is it a 1.6 zxi?

vnabhi,
It is a 1.6 ZXi, which was releases as a fida Edition, which came with alloys, kenwood mp3 player, and all the goodies for 7.7 onroad. It came with only 2 colors - Panther Black and Copper Rust, Hence opted for the obvious

Originally Posted by alphamike

Hi Pramod,

Amazing Pictures both the car and the places, the snake was really long, how close were you while you shot the pic.

Did you have a chance to drvie down into the northern Kerala anytime. I plan to drive back from Kannur to Bangalore in the 3rd week of October.

Please let me know

alphamike

I am missing all the action till dec. I am in Seattle.. So, would contact u once i am in Bangalore.
I had been to Munnar, Kumarakom in June. It was Fantabulous!!!
Will post that here.. been due!

[potlaravi]

Nice write up. Nice photos. But sorry to hear about disaster. By the way why did you avoid the Banglore - Tumkut – Tiptur – Hassan . (I think this is the bus route ) I am not sure about road conditions and distance.
Sticking to basic thing to wear seat belt is very good on your part. Felt very happy to hear nothing happened serious. Please post how much you are charged at Cauvery ford for repair.