A late post but nevertheless.
After a lot of almost-cancellations, some real cancellations and postponements, we finally got off to a weekend trip to the town of Chirala in AP last month. Two of my friends from college/work and me that is. But the dampened beginning could no way spoil the superb time we had!
Chirala is a charming seaside town on the Bay of Bengal coast known for its lovely beach. We had arranged to stay at the company guest house which is practically on the beach - what more could we ask for! So although we reached at the unearthly hour of two in the morning,we felt welcomed by the roar of the sea nearby. But only in the morning by day light could we see just how close it was!
As planned were off to the beach by seven. The time we had frolicking on the almost private beach was simply amazing.Definitely a welcome, much needed break from the year and a half exile that has been work (exile as in taking days off I mean!) The only thing that could top off the morning at the beach was the yummy breakfast. Dont think I have feasted like that in a long time! Faint memories of the Famous Five on Kirrin beach lingered in my mind.The rest of the day passed well with good company and a short outing to the local market (the place is known for its cotton materials-so just picked up a saree for mom). The high point was spending the evening walking on the beach, the waves curling at our feet - courtesy floodlights provided by the guest house staff!
The next day had just as good a start to the morning. Only, we got more into the mood and sat down near the waves! The amount of sand we brought back in our clothes was a different story of course! Was reminded of doing that as a kid in Visakhapatnam during picnics with many families. We spent the remainder of the afternoon reading in the garden overlooking the beach. Also took time off to go for a stroll and took some good photos.Sunday evening was spent playing cards and listening to music.
When we left on Sunday night, I realised how it feels to never want a holiday to end! If you think about it, it was very simple. No TV or movies or any other entertainment. Just the beach and great company of course! I guess thats a class of holiday in itself!
Anyway the end was slighly bittersweet when we discovered we had booked the ticket for the previous night after boarding the train at 1.00 AM! After some ranting, we finally settled down in the one berth provided and sat through the thankfully short 5 hour journey. But I think I understand - "Real happiness is usually tinged with sorrow; perhaps thats part of its charm" saying. Nothing could take away the time we had.
Manged to finish the book "To kill a mockingbird" by Harper Lee on the trip. Had been wanting to read it in a long time; loved it. Really a different style of writing;and such memorable characters. Definitely recommended.
After a lot of almost-cancellations, some real cancellations and postponements, we finally got off to a weekend trip to the town of Chirala in AP last month. Two of my friends from college/work and me that is. But the dampened beginning could no way spoil the superb time we had!
Chirala is a charming seaside town on the Bay of Bengal coast known for its lovely beach. We had arranged to stay at the company guest house which is practically on the beach - what more could we ask for! So although we reached at the unearthly hour of two in the morning,we felt welcomed by the roar of the sea nearby. But only in the morning by day light could we see just how close it was!
As planned were off to the beach by seven. The time we had frolicking on the almost private beach was simply amazing.Definitely a welcome, much needed break from the year and a half exile that has been work (exile as in taking days off I mean!) The only thing that could top off the morning at the beach was the yummy breakfast. Dont think I have feasted like that in a long time! Faint memories of the Famous Five on Kirrin beach lingered in my mind.The rest of the day passed well with good company and a short outing to the local market (the place is known for its cotton materials-so just picked up a saree for mom). The high point was spending the evening walking on the beach, the waves curling at our feet - courtesy floodlights provided by the guest house staff!
The next day had just as good a start to the morning. Only, we got more into the mood and sat down near the waves! The amount of sand we brought back in our clothes was a different story of course! Was reminded of doing that as a kid in Visakhapatnam during picnics with many families. We spent the remainder of the afternoon reading in the garden overlooking the beach. Also took time off to go for a stroll and took some good photos.Sunday evening was spent playing cards and listening to music.
When we left on Sunday night, I realised how it feels to never want a holiday to end! If you think about it, it was very simple. No TV or movies or any other entertainment. Just the beach and great company of course! I guess thats a class of holiday in itself!
Anyway the end was slighly bittersweet when we discovered we had booked the ticket for the previous night after boarding the train at 1.00 AM! After some ranting, we finally settled down in the one berth provided and sat through the thankfully short 5 hour journey. But I think I understand - "Real happiness is usually tinged with sorrow; perhaps thats part of its charm" saying. Nothing could take away the time we had.
Manged to finish the book "To kill a mockingbird" by Harper Lee on the trip. Had been wanting to read it in a long time; loved it. Really a different style of writing;and such memorable characters. Definitely recommended.
a picture is worth a thousand words ! :P post a pic woman alongside the post woman..
ReplyDeleteDeepa - friend/colleague ! :P