Pictures: A weekend road trip with my dog in a 12-year-old Fiat Linea

With the NGT deadline looming, I dread to think how I would deal with the experience of selling or scrapping this car.

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It had been a while since I last made a trip in Crusoe. Last weekend, I had the responsibility of looking after Beegu. So, I decided to take him to a pet-friendly place near Bhimtal. I initially wanted to take the Jimny as it was predicted that it would rain during our trip. However, we decided to take the Linea as it's easier for Beegu to climb into, and a trip in Crusoe was long overdue.

It performed exceedingly well throughout the trip, whether munching miles on smooth roads or taking on broken sections. The engine is such a delight even after all these years. The final stretch was a narrow hill climb with quiet surroundings. Listening to the turbo whistle reminded me of why I bought this car 12+ years ago. With the NGT deadline looming in a couple of years, I dread to think how I would deal with the experience of selling or scrapping this car.

Some pics from the trip:

The car:

The property - Emerald Trail in Jungliagaon, Bhimtal

And, Beegu

Brave face after facing a leech attack.

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