Year: 2013

When you wish upon a star…

When you wish upon a star…

Native Place was abuzz with activity last weekend as everyone gathered on the terrace for a glimpse of shooting stars. And we weren’t disappointed. Friday night we saw atleast 2 stars each (and those drinking Old Monk saw a few more of course) with a cumulative total of 12 different stars seen. The Geminids continued [...]
Gung Ho for Groundhandling

Gung Ho for Groundhandling

It’s time to go back to the basics. And to watch the pros at it, is even more fun. Between them, these pilots probably have over 70 years of flying experience. But when they decided to make a day of groundhandling, it was with all the gusto that beginners have for first flights (it was [...]
Cheers and Happy Landings

Cheers and Happy Landings

The last week was definitely a good time to be at Native Place. Where else would you be able to say cheers in 3 different languages? Yamas in Greek, Skal in Swedish, and Sante in French (we’re yet to figure out the Hindi version for it). The Swedes and the French (from the Reunion Islands) [...]
So Long and Thanks for all the Fish

So Long and Thanks for all the Fish

Crackers, chaos and craziness. That’s what Diwali was like this year. Did I mention craziness? 25 paragliding students, lots of family and add a couple of Europeans to that mix. But so much fun. Photo Courtesy: Nikhil Rasiwasia The week began with Laxmi Puja and fireworks, food and an air of festivity. The Raos led [...]
Paragliding Clearances – Kamshet , Maharashtra , India  – Season 2013-14

Paragliding Clearances – Kamshet , Maharashtra , India – Season 2013-14

 Tower Hill (East )  (Picture Courtesy - Jocky Sanderson) The Nirvana Team is happy to announce that we have received formal Clearances  for Recommencement  of Paragliding Operations at Kamshet  from the relevant authorities and NOTAM's   are in place for the new flying season which commenced recently. Our sincere  thanks to  the District Administration,  Security  Services  & [...]
Nirvana Paragliding Season 2013 – 2014 Commences

Nirvana Paragliding Season 2013 – 2014 Commences

It’s good to be back here. First of all, hello, I’m planning to make myself sort of a permanent fixture at Native Place. So if you do swing by, come say hello. You’ll probably find me on a hammock under the Umbar Tree. The season has finally begun, sort of, what with all the switching [...]