Today marked the start of our journey to Bangalore, though the actual trip kicks off tomorrow. With our train from Pune Junction scheduled for 8:30 PM, we had a full day to kill. Naturally, we decided to make the most of it by indulging in good food, catching a movie, and simply enjoying some quality time together.
We kicked things off with lunch at Mandala Hotpot, where we treated ourselves to some delicious Korean hotpot. The flavors were on point, and the portion size was generous enough to leave us completely stuffed. It took us nearly two hours to finish (totally worth it), and with our bellies happy, we decided to head to the movies.
The nearest theatre had shows running mostly for Pushpa 2, which we’d already seen, so we opted for Mufasa. But here’s the catch—the show wasn’t until 3 PM, and we had a two-hour wait ahead of us. Since the mall didn’t have any proper seating areas, we wandered downstairs and found a spot at McDonald’s to sit and pass the time.
Finally, showtime rolled around, and we made our way back to the theatre. Of course, the previous show was still running, so we had to wait another 30 minutes before the screen was ready. To top it off, the movie didn’t start right away because of an endless stream of ads. But once it did, it was worth the wait—Mufasa turned out to be a great watch! The theatre was almost packed, and the audience was really into it.
With the movie done, we still had about three hours to spare before our train departed. Dinner seemed like the best idea, especially since we didn’t want to feel hungry during the journey. We headed to Banana Leaf, a South Indian restaurant, and dug into some amazing food. I had a flavorful Mysore sada dosa, while Bubbles opted for veg coconut curry with rice, which was absolutely divine.
Before dinner, we briefly thought about grabbing coffee at Third Wave Coffee, but after seeing the prices, we had a change of heart. Seriously, the cost of one cup there could fund two months’ worth of coffee at home!
Once dinner was done, we hopped on the metro and headed straight to the railway station. Initially, the train was showing as delayed, but it ended up arriving just five minutes late. That’s why we always make it a point to be on time—you never know when a “late” train might show up unexpectedly early.
Settling into our seats, we realized we only had one water bottle between us. Later, we found out that the train didn’t have a pantry, which meant no chance of refilling water or grabbing food for the next day. Lesson learned: always stock up on essentials before boarding!
And so, with a mix of excitement and minor inconveniences, we were finally on our way to Bangalore. The journey had officially begun!
Xoxo
Gujjugirl ❤️
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