Picture of the moment: The underwater world.
Picture of the moment is a weekly series exhibiting pictures, through which I show you a bit of my journeys and my world.
Unless you go down under, you can not realize how fascinating the underwater world is. The attraction of those amazing colors, the wonderful living things and the feel of being at sea bed makes you want to spend more time there… even if your oxygen cylinder indicates the opposite.

So, I had encounter with nature, courtesy Sajan Nature Club. Situated at a distance of around 100 KMs from Mumbai, this resort is ideal for a weekend getaway, be it a family or a group of grown ups or kids.

Near the office.
Through their website, I had opted for a

If you are connected to me via Facebook or Twitter, then you are aware that I had gone for a short trip near Mumbai, courtesy Sajan Nature club. Initially I was tweeting on the way giving clues where I was headed to but then after sometime the network conked off.
The name suggested it to be a quiet, laid-back and close to nature place. But I was in for a surprise! It turned out to be much more than that.
Besides lazing around, listening to chirping of birds and whispers of cool …

During my backpacking trip to Thailand, one day while I was chatting with a few locals, the name of Bamboo Island popped up. I was anyway exploring the possibilities of visiting some new places, so I decided to go there.
Travelling without any agenda or destination in mind, gives you freedom to choose your pace & place. There is no hurry to rush into things.
Bought a ticket from a tour agent for THB 1500 and off I went to this very small island. Koh Phai (Bamboo Island) as it is known …

Read here about the trip experience.
1) Pagsanjan is pronounced as Pag-san-nyan.
2) The name of the river is Magdapio.
3) The stretch is of 6 KMs before we reach the falls. First 4KMs are done by a motorized canoe and then the boatmen (they are called banceros) take over and paddle the canoe against the powerful flow.
4) There are at least 10 sets of rapids in last 2 KMs.

Some people under the waterfall.
5) There are around 980 boats with

I must say rowing to Pagsanjan (pronounced as Pag-san-nyan) waterfalls at Laguna bay was much more fun than standing under it. Here is my take.
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“Gentleman first, please” I almost lost my control on those steps to the river. Till now I had always heard “Ladies first” and it has been well programmed into my system so when I heard these words while going down to sit on the boat, it took me off guard.
Okay, I let V to be the guinea pig this time. …

How do you prefer to travel if you happen to go by road ? We counted; this car had total 10 people traveling in it. Do you think it was a fun ride or shortage of vehicles or a strong emotional bond was tying them together ?