NH 8

Silver Miles (Manor), Jan 17, 2012.

60 km

Silver Miles is a sort of roadside motel right by the NH 8. On Google Maps I can see that there is a place near called Manor, but I have not actually seen any such town or village.

It was sweet cycling out of Dahanu, and I meant to remain on small roads for a little longer. But then somehow I took a wrong turn or whatever and I was practically already on the national highway. Those are not that fun cycling on but I feel I must get on with going to Bombay, I have things to do there. Must get my bike serviced and I must talk to my airline about taking the bike home. There are conflicting reports on the net on how Qatar Air deals with bicycles. I don't want to leave all that until I actually am about to fly.

So I hit the highway and did good speed. After several hours I saw a fine looking resort that also happened to have an art exhibition at this time. Went in there and asked. Their cheapest room was 3500 Rs, and it was obvious from the reception staff that they did not really want me. So I pedalled on.

After some further kilometers I spotted this Silver Miles place on the other side of the highway. I pulled an Indian manouvre and pushed my bike across the divider to the other side. There I was more than welcome. I got a very good room with aircon and a superb bathroom for 1300 Rs. And they even helped me dragging my bike up on a second floor balcony. There is a modern restaurant with good food, although the waiters are a bit annoying. I hate it when they won't let me serve myself the food I have ordered, and am about to pay for.