Breakfast at Taj

After the scintillating performances, the CM of Maharashtra arrived. i don't know exactly why he was there, because he had missed the major part of the program. He came up on the dais, felicitated the artists and gave a small speech ending with a Jai Maharashtra :)

There was a cyclist amongst us who also was felicitated. He was on a mission to bike from Gateway of India to India Gate in 4 days starting on 26th January and reaching on 30th January, which is Gandhiji's death anniversary. He intended to cover 400 kms a day. He was carrying a message titled 'Heal on wheels' for the terror attack victims with a global warming message attached to it too. Good stuff! When we saw him from close quarters, he looked a man in his 40's. Wow, good spirit!

And then as promised by Pa, we entered the Taj to have breakfast. The performing artists were there too. We looked around the lobby and saw the place a bit. They had put up a place holder with the names of the victims and a prose on the attack and state of things. Of course, i took pictures of them all.

We went to Shamiana and were wondering what to eat. There was a buffet breakfast spread laid out. And just then, a young lady got us the menu card. Ma was, as usual, looking at the price. But surprisingly, she was not oh-my-god-so-expensive!!! in her expression. i think she had expected it. :)

Me and Ma looked at the food available in the buffet. It was wholesome and for Rs. 1000/- only :). After a lot of deliberation, i ordered a Masala Dosa, Ma Medu Wada and Pa Toast Butter. And to drink, Cappuccino for myself, simple tea for Ma and masala tea for Pa.

The masala could have done with a little more salt. The chutney was a little bland for its taste. Cappuccino was perfect. i ate very forgivingly though because it was the Taj :)

Ma's chai was awful according to her. Masala tea was only comparatively better but that too wasn't satisfactory. So, they decided to voice their opinion. i was against it and was telling them to drink it quietly. They were laughing and smiling and i was worried.

They did it quite graciously and the attendant was happy to make a fresh pot for them. That also was not up to the mark, but better nevertheless. i told them you'll be charged for this. They were confident it won't be charged. i was worried again. i told Pa, don't fight for it, it'll be just 500 bucks extra, at the most.

i was being such a....... :)

Eventually, it was not charged. And everything went by smoothly. But i had fled the scene sneaking in the wash room, to avoid any embarrassment. BTW, the rest rooms are wow!

:)

We then saw Leopold Cafe too.

It was my first 5 star experience, guys!

But Pa told me you are behaving as if you frequent such places.

Everything about the Taj was grand, obviously. All in all, good fun.

Totally paisa vasool!

P.S. A lot of firsts for me. Pleasant ones, yipppeeeeeee!