Abby n Monty - When We Danced ... Just Danced .... !!!

London 2.0.0
I am in London again. Wishing things go well and I get what I wish for. Wish me luck.
As always I leeme share some pix. Trip One - Canary Wharf and LBS-London Business School.

Only Few Dances Last A Lifetime ......

This is undoubtedly The BEST Dance Pic I feel. This Real Life Couple is competing under the 50+ category, swaying the floor with beautiful Waltz.Mind you, the real experience is more beautiful than the picture.I took this at ISTD Zonals in Sudbury UK, 4 Feb 2008.

The Long Awaited Performance at Le Meridian .........

Destiny is what I will call this. Something that was unexpected but happened. May be happened for good. Something I, rather we had waited for a long time. But it was somewhat different. Not the cosy way we wanted. So I thought to myself. Be very careful what you wish for, things may really come true. :) Anyways just a day of practice was hectic n tiring. This performance happened at Le Meridian and we 4 performed - Me, Abhi, Bhavin and Irisha. I was actually Girish's replacement. Girish fell ill a day before on 3 Martinis. Hmmmm poor boy. Well it went well. The fight before dance was inevitable. Still it went just fine.

The pix and the video will be placed here soon. :) Okie I got this newspaper coverage from DNAindia website. And click here to see this big on DNA's website.

A Beautiful Salsa Dance .............

This is a dance by me (Monty~~) and my dance partner Abhi. We were just dancing one fine day and this is what came out after our regular practice sessions. When Abhi decided to put this on facebook I had no idea that the response would be so guud. :) If you like it do leave your comments. Click here to view on YouTube.

My Best Dance Lift .....

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Thats Me (Monty~~) & Abhilasha in the picture. The picture is edited and this is what comes out of the beautiful lift. It was taken on the morning of 21st March 2009 while we practiced @ MSW studioz, the same day we had a MSW party. Please leave any comments. Appreciations as well as criticisms. Special thanks to Shashank and Girish.

Dreamz Around My 27th Budday

Couple of feelings and the essence around this time expressed in words.

My 27th Budday

And the year is 2009. Mixed feelings. I have T-1. And therez more.

2009 - New year's Party

Well I understand the fact that there were too many party's lately in December but yes New Year's eve was a good enough reason to Party once more. And this time the venue was Shash's place. We 12 people gathered around 9pm on new year's eve. Soon we started with the first drink and it carried the whole night long. Everyone had got their own booze but the food was already brought in by our very own food organisers. Thanx a ton to them. Also the palav from Aby's place was liked by many. We did play some interesting games, thanx to GIrisha for organizing it.

Some memoriez in pix. First of all -- THE GANG

MSW Christmas Special Salsa Party - 27 Dec 2008

Yet another memorable dance moment with Abhi.

Christmas and Salsa party. We just need an excuse to dance and Salsa. So dressed in Red and White we hit the dance floor on the night of Saturday 27th at Post-91. It was great and we had more people this time. My lill billi was in town and could make it to the party. Also was aby's sis n bia. Billi was glad to come out of the Ahmedabad gujju crowd to find some decent n cool crowd dancing to the music. The chinki couple's performance was a treat and was amazing. It really made "US" wonder how soon can we be like them. Giving a decent time frame of 6 months I hope we achieve that level. And I am glad this time with Aby, I did more of dance and less of steps. Shash's red scarf was a nice style, Girish was missed as he left early, Irisha was charming as alwayz in her new style. Suppi's leg was broken, but somehow he managed to dance a lill bit. Thats the spirit. I really danced a lot .. The bachata gave me some very special moments. And I had a different high with dance and no alcohol.
After party was a regular Loooooong Photo session where I could see Satte getting bored. :) And as usual dinner at Hotel Aroma with Bhaiya, Aby, Satte , Billi n me. So memoriez in pix .......

Here with the ladiez...All v close people.


This is my sweel lill sis. Isn't she looking stunning.

Again a beautiful picture taken by me of Irisha and Abhi with Christmas tree in the backdrop.
Last but not the least the most imp pic.

Christmas Eve - 2008

This is one of those different Christmas Eve. I did happen to spend some good time with friends. The interesting part is the shopping I did for a 1 year old baby boy whose birthday was on 24th Dec. It was a guuud experience getting into a shop of tiny products and searching some extremely miniature sized clothes. Hopefully they like it, I still have to get reviewes on my shopping. Dinner was at very own Polka Dots - Aundh has to be. Just Realised I seriously like Aundh. :) The Turkey Lasange was good but the stupid weater forgot to get the Christmas pudding. In a way its good we had our Christmas Cake to finish up :) hmmmm getting back to shasz place, we juz happened to miss a small encounter - actually a major accident with the truck. Hahahaaa "Luck Favours The Prepared Mind". And of course dance is always there when we meet up. Some memories are captured here.

Merry Xmas Cake ---- Me, Aby, Giri, Shah and Iri had it all ............................

Well danced with my Abhi too. BTW I just realised that she is an amazing Khatak dancer too. Mindblowing... I just love her ever more for that.
Here is cheerz to all of us..................

MSW Salsa Party - Dec 2008

Seriously I have been waiting for this for long. Being in CHD I had already missed couple of Salsa parties but luckily I had promised someone that I would be there. And that someone was really happy :) ...... So this party was at Post-91, KP (Koregaon Park and NOT Kalewadi Phata heheheeee). It was real guuuud and I did happen to dance a lot after long. Well after the party dinner was at Hotel Aroma and then night out at shash's place. And ofcourse we danced and had some more wine (left over from Iri's budday :) ) Hmmmm the best part was me doing the Rumba dance with Irisha which she does not remember at all + my the lap dance I did with Abhi. Pretty embarassing when I think, for which I know a video exists.

Here are some memories in pix.

The whole MSW group after the party ......

Okie the hot pic .. Was wondering to put this here or not.. Then I edited it to hide the ladies.

Trip To Vaishno Devi Temple ..

A suddenly planned trip to Vaishno Devi Temple. Jammu as usual reminded me of the time spent in Kashmir. Plus the bare feet journey was a hard grill. Some pix here ..

Golden Temple Trip - September 2008

Well I have been wanting to goto the Golden Temple since I was in London. I was almost goona end up going there alone, but thanks to few friends and we ended up being 6 people. Me, Ramya, Viplav, Pratima, Vishal and a dude. We hired a gaddi and been to the Golden Temple, Jalianwala Baugh and Wagah Border.

Few super pix I took.

Well this is is just the beginning. These are my students in Infosys chandigarh who have put up the performance. With no prior experience in Salsa and just 10 days of practice, this is an amazing feat.
Checkout the video:

Before I was born ..

Dad, a lovely pic of yours, looking handsome and stunning ... !!!! Miss u always ..

PARIS TRIP (May 2008)..


When I look back, I can remember my Paris to be the perfect vacation I ever had. Frankly I never expected me to travel and see places in europe anytime soon in my life, but here I am. So this was a 5 night 4 day trip to Paris.


Night of 1st May 2008 --> Morning of 6th May 2008.


Travel:

Eurostar is what we choose to travel from London to Paris and back. It was cool and fast though sitting inside the train you dont realise the speed (180mph). From St Pancras International in London to Gare Du Nord station in Paris and back.


In the city Paris we choose to travel in public transport. So it was the Metro. For a 5 day visitie pass, we travelled in Metro, RER and buses for mere 30 euros.


On the last day, as decided, we travelled the city parts on bicycle. Yes the same Velib. I didn't realise that this could probably be the cheapest way to travel in the city. And of course on the bicycle you can have a great view of the city. :)


Stay:

The first night was spent in a hostel named "CALINCOURT". Luckily we got a seperate room. The next 3 nights were in "Hotel IBIS" again a nice hotel. The last night was again spent in a hostel by the name of "Absolute". This was all to economise the trip.


Visited:

As usual visted the most famour places in Paris. Top of the Eiffel Tower, river Seine cruise, the Louvre, the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur on the Montmartre hill, Arc de Triomphe, The Notre Dame de Paris , the Castle on the outskirts.


Here are few lovely memories ....................

Scotland Trip - March 2008

Date: 22 Mar - 24 Mar

This is one of my very unexpected trips. I have been trying to make the plans of visiting Scotland at the Easter breakbut no plans ever worked out. The flights became expensive and trains did the same. So until friday 21st Mar afternoon I was expecting my long easter hols to be spent at home and posibally do nothing interesting. Hmmmm that was not going to be the case.

2 of Rahul's friends came from Ipswich and I remember while going from Victoria to Trafalgur Sq in bus we 4 were suddenly showed our willingness to goto Scotland unplanned. We got the tickets 6:30 in the evening. Our coach (coach means bus here in London, I always get confused) was suppose to leave at 9:30pm. So we just had enough time to go home pack and come back. I will consider ourselves lucky that we happen to book the Guest House with few minutes in hand. All in a mad rush. We just managed to catch the coach.

The 8.5 hr coach journey was one hell of a ride. As soon as the coach there was some problem and in no time the heater stopped working. So it was a night spent in a chilled bus where outside temperatures touched -3 degree. We happen to change the coach in the last leg of the journey. From Glasgow we changed into a new coach but it did little good. So we arrive ini Edinburgh at 8 in the morning.

We kept our luggage in the Guest house but could not move in until noon. So the first 2 hrs were spent in the Starbucks Coffe at High Street to give some warmth to our cold asses. We moved on to explore Edinburg. Near by High street did see a lot of places . Had a great luch at Pizza Hut. My pals choose to go back to Guest house and rest whereas I chose to xplore mysely. I went back in the evening and saw everyone sleeping. hahaha In the night we happen to goto a Pub playing live rock music. The second Scottish pub was even better. But the third Club we been to was an amazing. The meeting with the russian lady was amazing. And I will always remember the dance with her.

Here are the few Pix:

The best pic I took.

Dance Date ..

It has been a while. A nicely worked out dinner date is all I have been looking for. And thanks to me for putting in the initial effort. But the credit goes to the person for making it happen. Well the occasion was Simply Salsa's monthly Party at Club Colleseum.
She happen to receive a small but supposidely beautiful bouquet of pink Tulips. Then we made our way on the train to London Victoria station. There after a decent analysis we opted for a Japanese take away. Spicy chicken & steamed rice - I love it, quick, not expensive and filling. We made our way to Vauxhall. And the lovely dinner was enjoyed at the bus stop. It was so simple and good. A nice way to have one of the best conversations. 20 min. And we made our way to the Club.
The Club was right next to the Thames and once could see the London Eye from the warm inside lounge. She instantly liked the place. The proper Salsa music would make you shake your booty to the music. Few hours. Some drinks. Lots of dance. A few good chats. A bit of flirting. And of course a sensational Salsa performance by a professional couple. Dance comes at its peak and you feel like jealous and motivated at the same time.
At 2 in the night suddenly the urgency of fresh air crept over, and so we headed out. And we could not have expected for something better. After just crossing the road outside the Club an amazing place waited for us to be xplored. Just next to the river Thames was a small joggers passage, nicely lit up by full moon night and dim streetlight, an old century old wooden bench & a beautiful person seated next to me. What could I ask for more. And we sat, and chatted , and I had one of the most relaxed conversations ever. Cant reveal the contents here though. :) Then before leaving, I asked the lady for a last dance. And I must say the full moonlight dance, next to Thames at 2:30 on a chilly winter night was the moment of the night. :) I will remember that.
We made our way back home in a night bus and hugged her good bye.

Well if you wondering who that person was, well I rather keep it a secret...!!

06 Feb 08 Annaz Budday ..

This was also the Chinese new year so double celebration. Also I had arranged for Indoor Sky Diving at Airkix in Milton Keynes (some 75 miles from London). Well it was a great experience. here are few pix of the day.


The indoor sky diving experience was wonderful. And even the day especially the dinner. Here is the Birthday Gal Cheerz.