[ssmanipal]

Sorry guys, I too have to give this opportunity a miss, I will be attending a last minute wedding at Sirsi and Kumta from 22nd to 24th. I shall be returning only 24th evening. If you guys are still around I might drop by to say hi. So drive safe. Enjoy.

Regards,
SS

[RSUDARSANAN]

Originally Posted by ssmanipal

I shall be returning only 24th evening. If you guys are still around I "might" drop by to say hi.

SS

"Time and tide (overKnighters ) , wait for none"
Ciao

Update:

Confirmed

1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Fortified +1 - Mercedes C250D
3. M Rao +1 - Hyundai i20
4. Gangaprasad +1 (shotgun)
5. graaja - BMW 330i GT
6. KRRaj + 1 - Hyundai Getz
7. Ratan + 1 - Mercedes C220d
8. sud + 1 + 0.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
9. Vinod + 1 + 0.25 - Mitsubishi Pajero


Udupi-Manipal-Mangalore Bhpians joining
- Dinner 23rd Nov @ 7.30 pm

Confirmed

1.
2.
3.

[samaspire]

I will be joining y'all for Dinner on the 23rd

Would have been good to make acquaintance of the new bhpian from our neck of the woods, but I see that ssmanipal has dropped out.

Update:

Confirmed

1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Fortified + 1 - Mercedes C250D
3. M Rao + 1 - Hyundai i20
4. Gangaprasad + 1 (shotgun)
5. graaja - BMW 330i GT
6. KRRaj + 1 - Hyundai Getz
7. Ratan + 1 - Mercedes C220d
8. sud + 1 + 0.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
9. Vinod + 1 + 0.25 - Mitsubishi Pajero


Udupi-Manipal-Mangalore Bhpians joining
- Dinner 23rd Nov @ 7.30 pm

Confirmed

1. samaspire
2.
3.

[Samurai]

Confirmed

1. RSudarsanan - BMW 320d
2. Fortified + 1 - Mercedes C250D
3. M Rao + 1 - Hyundai i20
4. Gangaprasad + 1 (shotgun)
5. graaja - BMW 330i GT
6. KRRaj + 1 - Hyundai Getz
7. Ratan + 1 - Mercedes C220d
8. sud + 1 + 0.5 - Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI
9. Vinod + 1 + 0.25 - Mitsubishi Pajero

Udupi-Manipal-Mangalore Bhpians joining
- Dinner 23rd Nov @ 7.30 pm

Confirmed

1. samaspire
2. Samurai
3.

[graaja]

As always, what a wonderful drive! Thank you Chief for the experience. Driving through the twisties, the wonderful resort, the lip-smacking Mangalore food, the beaches, the temples and the conversations that ran till late night, and meeting @Samurai and @samaspire, this is one drive that will remain in my memories forever.

A few pictures that I managed to capture.

The view from the balcony.


Kodi Bengare beach.


Navigating the rocks to get to the beach.


Time to take some pictures.


Beautiful sunset at Kodi Bengare.


The Hanging bridge.




View from the hanging bridge.


Malpe beach. We took a motor boat from Malpe beach to St. Mary's island.


The ride to St. Mary's island.


A selfie with the gang.


St. Mary's island.


A few pictures at St.Mary's island.






Beautiful rock formations at the beach.






The Kapu beach lighthouse and sunset.


Bravehearts ready to climb those endless steps to the top of the lighthouse.


The breathtaking view from the top.


The cars lined up and the team ready to begin the journey back home.

[KRRaj]

What an awesome drive!! Great Roads, Great Company and led by the Chief. Many Thanks to RSUDARSHAN sir for great planning and execution. I am already looking forward to the next drive

A few pictures from my side

Cars assembled for Early Morning Halt at Hassan for breakfast



The View from Resort




Views from Delta point beach. We had to climb over and down the rocks placed to prevent the water from flooding and erosion during high tide.




We had a lovely sunset at this beach. Some sunset snaps








We also visited Kapu beach and the lighthouse.

The lighthouse


Views from the top



We were lucky enough to be at the top just in time for the Sunset again. Some snaps captured of the Sunset








Couple more dusk shots from Kapu Beach



Valley View on the return through Charmady Ghats


All in all, a very memorable drive and looking to the next drive soon

[libranof1987]

Looks like a great meet; thanks for sharing pictures!

Having studied in Manipal; it is always lovely to see Hanging bridge, Delta beach, Kapu lighthouse! I'm happy these places haven't become insanely commercialized as Malpe has.

[RSUDARSANAN]

ThankQ Ganesh and Raj

Background trivia:
quadrimester (QM)

Given the enthusiastic response to QM2 (Kolli Hills), did a “Fadnavis” and booked the entire resort .
Nevertheless, staunch support ensured a memorable drive as the takeaway .

Half-iron-man, graaja proved his mettle, joining the drive all the way from Coimbatore.
Samurai and samaspire added local flavor.

Be that as it may, eventually Kodi Bengre, proved to be a fitting finale to the QM3 of 2019.

The drive report, in pictures:

A punishing reporting time 4.15-4.30 am, that just cannot defy unbridled enthusiasm


The rest arrive in quick succession


Raring to go


Breakfast halt


Breaking fast


The line up


Refreshment break at Sringeri


We arrive...


to be contd...

[RSUDARSANAN]

In continuation:

After check in and a freshen up,
it was time for lunch

A Mangalorean spread


Engrossed savouring


sud holding forth


"chai paani"


"a lot can happen over tea"


Delta point capers:

How we rock


Delta beach


Here we go again


Back to nest...


… so also us


to be continued:

[RSUDARSANAN]

In continuation:

On the way back, offered prayers at
the Durga Parameshwari temple




Back at the "nest",
ice breakers, the usual suspects


End of day 1

to be contd:

[RSUDARSANAN]

In continuation:

Day 2 was DIY.

Free and easy, some folks chose the morning to visit the "hanging bridge" and St Mary's island, pictures posted earlier.

The devout went temple hopping to Udupi and Kollur.

The laid back, chose to chill out in the sylvan surround of the resort.















to be contd:

[RSUDARSANAN]

In continuation:

Keto trap


Keto non stop


End of day 2

to be contd:

[samaspire]

Thanks for the wonderful pictures graaja, KRRaj and RSUDARSANAN. Looks like you all had a great time in Udupi. Thanks to you all, I discovered a new place I did not know existed in my own backyard. I was also blessed to be the presence of Swami Ketoananda and his motley group of converts.

Thank you for the dinner and more so for the great conversations we had. Never realised when 7:30 turned to 11:30.

Until next time, ciao.

[RSUDARSANAN]

In continuation:

Day 3 was pack up day.

Couldn't resist a few more clicks of the sylvan resort

The shimmering waters of the Suvarna


For tranquil moments


One of the many blossoms


A 'kodak' perch


Trusty steeds lined up for departure


Fellowship epitomized


Next stop was Ujire for lunch at SA Halli Mane
and thence on to Hassan

"Byes" were exchanged
at Hoysala Village Resort over tea and lite bites






Thanks to all who made this possible and memorable.

Cheers

The End

[graaja]

Originally Posted by RSUDARSANAN

Fellowship epitomized
...

Wonderful write up and pictures Chief! Thank you once again for organizing these wonderful drives and giving a chance to spend time with this fantastic group. Already looking forward to the next drive - QM1 2020

I would like to once again thank Samurai and Samaspire for joining us for dinner and for the wonderful evening!

Originally Posted by samaspire

I was also blessed to be the presence of Swami Ketoananda and his motley group of converts...

Ah. I like that name