This time it was a combined Trek and Ride experience. Motorcycle ride for 3 hrs. from Pune to Kondane caves base, Mini-trek of 45 min. to Kondane caves and ride back home. My younger son Chinmay was my partner. He likes to ride with me once in a while, and definitely likes to trek :-) Started at 6:45 AM from Pune towards Karjat. As usual, riding thru old Pune Mumbai highway, took a tiny break after Khandala to view Nagphani (a.k.a. Duke's nose) protruding through cloud blanket. This view is no doubt a refresher! It definitely starts the day on fresh note. Reached Khopoli, only to find that 'Ramakant' was not opened yet :-(. Missed vadapav and rode towards Karjat. Had a breakfast and went towards Kondana caves. The caves are nicely hidden in the forestation.- a truly quiet place for meditation. Not much rush. very beautiful, serene and secluded. (It felt very safe even if secluded. Caves by themselves are a topic for another write-up! This is rather small cave complex, ...