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Alibag to Dive agar

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No pleasure like early morning cycling in the countryside
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I particularly love to stand on bridges and see the river or creeks below
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An old village temple with the traditional bathing pond outside. If you are dirty from your days work, then take a dip before entering. 
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The road running through the walls of the old Portuguese Revdanda fort at Chaul. See the thickness of the walls! 
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On the long bridge over the Korlai creek
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The LCD panel of the electric bike
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The Korlai fort on the hillock in front - the twin fort of the Revdanda fort. Together they guarded the mouth of the Korlai creek
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Break time
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We climb the hill of Murud to come to the palace of the Shah of Janjira. 
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The Shah can only manage to maintain a part of the palace now...the rest of the place is left to ruin
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But the main gate and main palace are still kept in good repair. Unfortunately, there is a big 'No entry' sign as well
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The coat of arms of the Nawab of Janjira... two african dudes in flowing robes and curved daggers, a ship showing their sea-faring heritage, and a fort showing their power of the fort of Murud Janjira
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A very impressive palace
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Custom-made art-deco fence
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Two cool cyclists
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A view of Padmadurg - the island fort built by Sambhaji to counter Murud Janjira
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The joy of local cuisine - traditional fish meal - fish curry, fried fish, dal, solkadhi, rice, chapati and papad
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The undefeated fort of Murud Janjira
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The very word 'Janjira' comes from the arabic word 'Jazeera' - meaning 'island'. Thus its an island off the coast of Murud Village. 
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It is a most impressive fort indeed
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A migrant from Africa - a Baobab tree! 
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The beautiful tombs of the Nawabs of Janjira. 
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We crossed to Diveagar on the ferry. Bharathi glaring at the loaders! 
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Our hotel room in Diveagar... we had so little baggage that it was overwhelmed in the room
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mumbai to alibag
diveagar to bankot
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