As we commenced our journey, with the grace of the almighty bestowed on us, we or at least I never thought that by the end of the day, we would hope that Time would not have hastened as fast as it did….
The winger dashed through the busy streets, the little mushy roads and finally entered the woods journeying the way to our destination. The characters in the winger were not all that funny though…. I would try and elaborate.. No hard feelings though!!
The inseparable couple seemed to enjoy the scenic beauty during the preliminary stage of their togetherness aside the disconnected Azam bhai who drove us all the way, … The guys, not so jolly; n gals, soo very cheerful and not to forget the "Women In Black" were singing their hearts out as the car drove across the plains to a higher region to get to the Malsej ghat..
As we entered the ghat region, it was as if we'd taken a flight to heaven…with cloud clad mountains and cool breeze alluring us…As we moved on there was water that infuriated the one's seated on the back seat…(pani pani pani!!!!!!!!)….. that stroke the driver with horror as he stopped the car abruptly …
The beauty of the highland was enchanting and the flowing water that we drenched our self in was captivating that we just did not want to move out of it…….a few threw themselves into it as if they've never seen water before.. some were a little unsure but later couldn't resist…. but two beauties were afraid it wud hamper their skin and preferred to stay aloof…… It was fun though…splashing water. …. searching for the 'dagad'….trying to soak a person wearing a windcheater in the water and so on….
In the meanwhile, the cricket match that was played took the breathe away from everyone.. and that is in the real sense…..the oldies were actually panting and hunting for water….
As we were having our lunch, the heavenly droplets that fell from above seemed like some blessings from above….we could be sure that they were water droplets since there were no trees around for birds to shower their droppings……..
It was like a bunch of comedians…..roaming freely….cracking nonsensical jokes.. attempting to play badminton as the air was blowing strong …
Although the sun was not all that harsh on us, there was a person who felt the need to heed his vision. Every time he was out of the water, he had IT-------the goggle boy!!!
After the water segment, .. all were lazying around.. partly tired but still full of hopes to move on.. Then the next spot was decided … The Lenyadri…. an Ashtavinayak temple. We had to climb 307 steps to get to the holy place. Though it was quite straining,.. all got there with high spirits or……….. Rather breathing heavily should be more precise…but however, not to forget the person with
joie de vivre who got there in the first place…
We were at a great height and the holy place made us feel like we've attained salvation, as the clouds moved leisurely across the sturdy mountains, we stood admiring the beauty so profound…The monkeys there, were a menace ….but an enjoyment too.. they snatched the bisleri bottle from the poor goggle boy leaving him too terrified that he even mistook a little innocent boy as one of the monkeys….moreover, one of a very adventurous category one got the pretty girls a small bunch of flowers too..
The return journey was as amazing and enjoyable.. all were still full of life.. leaving alone a couple of them, (that is, besides the couple), who only enjoyed being audience and shelling out money (farmaish: pachas rupiah per recommendation) and not participating….. The only difference this time was that we were not singing our hearts out but our throats out…
Last but not the least…came the most awaited rains…..so we could atleast say..
"Malshej ja kar waterfalls nahi dekha to kya..rainfalls to dekha…"
Nevertheless, the experience was much much beyond what I had expected…. it was THE most memorable day with my fortunate CM colleagues who could make it to the trip…
Thanks a ton guys…It was my pleasure to have a journey with you all!
