When I ran out of the beach waters - TTTT 31.

One such crazy incident happened this time. Out of the number of times, I have entered the sea waters, I never felt insecure by the creatures crawling in the water. I have only been scared of the water dragging me into the sea.

This time, while we were enjoying the waves were in the beach waters, one of our team members got bitten by a jelly fish or not sure what creature it was.

He pretty much quickly got out of the water, I was bit reluctant to head out of the water. But I came close to the shore and stood up, where in I just saw the cup shaped creature pass near my leg. I assumed it to be the same thing which had bit him on his forearm.

At this moment, my scare knew no bounds and there you go, I just ran out of the beach waters, just to avoid one more round of conflict with that creature.

Cheers,

Beach trek 2016

Starting from the year 2013, I have been taking part in a beach trek, each year. It involves walking along the beaches, the coastline. The fun part is walking barefoot, with the waves hitting your legs, the sun, the tan, plus loads of dehydration.

This year was no different. And I traversed the same old route, Gokarna to Honnavara, only difference is that, we started from Kudle beach instead of OM Beach.

Covered few beaches, waited for ferry crossing at Tadadi port/ Aghanashani river, then camped at Holanagadde Sri Ramanajaneya Temple.

It was fun, just a bit lesser crowd this time around! Can't imagine one year has just flown by!

Cheers,

PS - Distance covered 37.1 kilometers,
Start Point - Kudle beach, Gokarna
End Point - Dhareshwar beach, Haldipur.

Other places of visit -
Apsarakonda beach + Apsarakonda Waterfall!

Winding up 2016.

2016 year comes to an end, I am close enough to my quest of phabricating a 100 posts! This year has been an altogether different experience. I have troubled my parents on two different occasions to the core. Each time I go on a Himalayan trek, my parents are of the opinion that Himalayas will melt and I will end up not returning home, but it has not been the case, since I feel God is with me or I have been plain lucky.

I wish going to a Himalayan trek was a butt load simpler than bearing so much of emotional stress. I agree its tough on my parents part, but even more than that, listening to the negative aspect of Himalayas melting, the whole idea of training and focusing for it, is just ripped apart. Never mind,

I completed Pin Parvaty Pass trek this year after having made a come back from a stomach infection / urinary tract infection and bouts of fever. It was at a height of 17280 feet and we ended up in Spiti Valley/Kaza/Kuzum and travelled along India's deadliest roads!

I have been training regularly in the gym and my battle with gaining or losing weight still is on. I feel satisified with this aspect of life.

I could not read much during the second half of 2016, just lost interest blindly and with no reason.

I could not write much, again owing to losing interest (however I am trying to catch up).

I lost interest in work, work has become monotonous and so mundane that, I can see where its heading,

Parted ways with couple of good friends at office.

Stranded on the road 2 times this year, both the times due to rear left tyre flat (coincidence), once in Spiti valley and recently in Karnataka itself, one for almost 4 hours and the other for almost 6 hours.

Visited Himachal/Punjab/Golden temple/Wagah Border

Did two trips to TamilNadu/Kodaikanal/Kolkumalai and then 4-5 trips to coastal Karnataka (Honnavara/Gokarna/Kumta/Sharavathy/Gersoppa/Gundabagal/Shimoga/Sagar/jog).

Did not drive my car much no long trips, very busy training / work, parents uninterested,

Thus totally lost interest in buying a Toyota Innova even when it was offered at a discount price. Just have no more interest, in taking additional ownership and responsiblity.

Enjoyed solitude to the core, grown old spending time alone, doing nothing, just thinking, listening to music, less mingling with friends and almost nill superficial over hyped talks.

Cheers,

there goes one more year, workwise absolute blunder, but yeah, I am paid, so no worries, plus I got time to workout!