During her extensive travel, Sushma not only tasted some exotic Maharashtrian fare but also took part in local community activities. The hostess even learnt to milk cows and buffaloes for fresh milk.u00a0Sushma says, “The 45 days of travel was crazy. I travelled in a bus, rickshaw and even cycled. I had never realised that these places, which are just in my backyard, have such nice things to offer. I even saw 11 tigers at the Tadoba tiger reserve.”