Site Visit: Bhima Devi Temple, Pinjore by Anmol Chacko

There's always a picture, no matter how tired we are!

Or as I like to call it — Our first official road trip.

We started bright and early at noon. Or maybe we were supposed to reach at noon. Much of the details evade me.

What I do distinctly remember is that we got lost. Three of us were driving down together, we were consulting Google Maps, and we got lost. Insert sexist joke about women, directions and maps. But before you do, know this, we found our way and made it to the site in one piece. All that can truly be demanded, if you ask me.

That's not actually true, but I digress.

We reached, and the first thing we did was stock up on supplies (re: junk food). Then we found a lovely tree under which we sat and spent some quality time with Ishan, Sharad, Shiv and Varun. It was, after all, Valentine's Day.

That Plan drawing.

Before you reach the conclusion that Speaking Archaeologically is actually an organisation devoted to setting you up on dates (intentionally trying not to be punny, I swear), I must clarify that they are. But only with men of mythology. You know, Gods and the like. Well, at least that day. And certainly with the aforementioned four.

Where was I? Ah yes, the site visit.

We visited the site, drew site plans, at least three of us did, the fourth seemed to lack the motivation (I'm looking at you, Vidushi, you sneaky person, you).

Much was discussed, much was learnt. Not always related to the site but which required intense discussions all the same — lunch, for example, and a certain dog show that we wanted to attend.

A day well spent, if I may say so myself.

Oh and here's that plan Rakshanda drew that day!
More on that later!