I just got back to work today after a nice 5 day weekend-holiday. an amazing holiday. Ugen and me spent all our time together and believe me, we couldnt have enjoyed our togetherness in a better way. Starting friday night, until wednesday morning, we have shared some very memorable moments.
The holiday was a combination of health fitness and leisure. It was very relaxed coz time was never a constraint. Has one slept for over 12 hours anytime? its an experience by itself.And believe me, its an amazingly nice feeling!!
Kodai is perhaps best known for its lake and we made the best use of it. Ugen and me hired a two seater cycle. This cycle is so much fun. I mean, its so hard to explain. One needs to experience that kind of fun. We found a very nice place to rest near the lake.We would cycle upto that point, rest for a while, admire the lake in front of us, sometimes talking, sometimes just enjoying the silence. and then ofcourse, we also went boating. we hired a pedal boat. often, we would pedal upto a particular shady area and then relax at that point. moments of absolute tranquility. Life is at its best when you have nothing to do but to sit back, relax and enjoy every moment of your life! We did go on a sight-seeing tour. Well, we couldnt really relish the beauty of a lot of places due to the number of people crowding these places and ofcouse, the most unpredictable climatic conditions. If one were to call the British Weather unpredictable, i wonder how he/she would define Kodaikanal weather. One moment it is bright and sunny and the very next minute, its all cloudy, with rain to follow.
I must make a mention of the best things i have eaten- things that have never tasted better than this one. To name these best things- bread omelette, Chikkoo ice cream, masala tea and idli sambar!
Life is full of ups and downs. Just like the Yin-Yang Principle. In all good, there is one element of bad, and in all bad there is one element of good. For me, this element of sorrow was that i lost my camera and with it, i lost some nice photos as well. Ugen did console me saying we always had our memories to carry forward. yet.....
Not to forget, on the 15th, there was this Christian festival that happens once in a year in Kodaikanal. People from all the neighbouring villages come here to witness this occasion. Well, one goes to places like Kodai to escape the crowd in the cities and enjoy the tranquility and here we are, just seeing more of them. what made it worse was that in one road, there were about four loud speakers playing loud awful music. i must admit, i am accustomed to a very quiet environment- both at work and at home. Noise was making me so depressed and i found myself waiting to get out of there.
well, thats how my stay in Kodaikanal ended. Back on Kodai road, Ugen got me the best Idli Sambar i have ever had for dinner. Wow! i mean, its so nice to enjoy the little things in life.
Back home on wednesday. I was relieved by the warmth of my home. Home sweet Home!
The holiday was a combination of health fitness and leisure. It was very relaxed coz time was never a constraint. Has one slept for over 12 hours anytime? its an experience by itself.And believe me, its an amazingly nice feeling!!
Kodai is perhaps best known for its lake and we made the best use of it. Ugen and me hired a two seater cycle. This cycle is so much fun. I mean, its so hard to explain. One needs to experience that kind of fun. We found a very nice place to rest near the lake.We would cycle upto that point, rest for a while, admire the lake in front of us, sometimes talking, sometimes just enjoying the silence. and then ofcourse, we also went boating. we hired a pedal boat. often, we would pedal upto a particular shady area and then relax at that point. moments of absolute tranquility. Life is at its best when you have nothing to do but to sit back, relax and enjoy every moment of your life! We did go on a sight-seeing tour. Well, we couldnt really relish the beauty of a lot of places due to the number of people crowding these places and ofcouse, the most unpredictable climatic conditions. If one were to call the British Weather unpredictable, i wonder how he/she would define Kodaikanal weather. One moment it is bright and sunny and the very next minute, its all cloudy, with rain to follow.
I must make a mention of the best things i have eaten- things that have never tasted better than this one. To name these best things- bread omelette, Chikkoo ice cream, masala tea and idli sambar!
Life is full of ups and downs. Just like the Yin-Yang Principle. In all good, there is one element of bad, and in all bad there is one element of good. For me, this element of sorrow was that i lost my camera and with it, i lost some nice photos as well. Ugen did console me saying we always had our memories to carry forward. yet.....
Not to forget, on the 15th, there was this Christian festival that happens once in a year in Kodaikanal. People from all the neighbouring villages come here to witness this occasion. Well, one goes to places like Kodai to escape the crowd in the cities and enjoy the tranquility and here we are, just seeing more of them. what made it worse was that in one road, there were about four loud speakers playing loud awful music. i must admit, i am accustomed to a very quiet environment- both at work and at home. Noise was making me so depressed and i found myself waiting to get out of there.
well, thats how my stay in Kodaikanal ended. Back on Kodai road, Ugen got me the best Idli Sambar i have ever had for dinner. Wow! i mean, its so nice to enjoy the little things in life.
Back home on wednesday. I was relieved by the warmth of my home. Home sweet Home!
