Hike in Pune

For our Sunday off from Fulbrighting, Jessica found an local ad for hiking trips outside of Pune.  Only 750 rupees (less than $20) for transportation, breakfast, lunch, water, and tea.  We couldn't beat the price and it was a great opportunity to hang out with local Punites.  

In the car on our way up the rural area of Pune.  

We had more than a few close calls with trucks in the passing lane.

Here one comes.

There it goes...

We cleared it without any scratches.

I was tempted to put my hand out the window and feel the side

of the truck, but Barbara said it was a bad idea.

While on the hike, we saw a bunch of goats.

Here's my favorite pic.

We hiked down this really cool natural rock staircase.

It started raining so the staircase turned into a waterfall.

I have a great video of it, but it's too big to post.

Pretty banks near rice patties.

Squatting in rice patties.  Saying "heee-eeyyy!" to my Chinese roots.

Fellow hikers.

Most of these guys are computer science engineers.

A typical Indian meal.  Soooooo good.

Vivek, a social butterfly, wanted to be in every "snap" with us.

On the top of the "mountain", really a hill. 

The white behind us are the clouds.

This is one of the best hikes I've ever been on.