Lovely trip...

Six souls were dancing in hearts to the nature's tune.
The eagerness of visiting a new place was so fond.
Bike ride on NH7 was definitely a new feel.
Pleasant climate was slowly corroding the mind with happiness.

No further explanation required to say what I am talking about...

You guessed it right.. Nandi hills trip on 21-june-2008.

Myths of new airport road being highly crowded was proven wrong.
Because we started at 5 '0'clock in the morning :-)..

Absolutely, the Bengalooru highways welcomed us with comfortable ride & serene surroundings.

First stunning beauty in the very morning was the Hebbal flyover.

After a while, for the first time, we saw couple of steel birds flying from Devanahalli International airport.
As we traveled further, we took a state highway towards Nandi hills (13°20′N, 77°39′E) on the west.


We could see the hilltop surrounded by clouds at a farther distance... like the ones what movies shows as heaven.

In couple of minutes ride, we reached the foothills and then began the ascending ride to the top.

As you climb, you start realising about the climate-suspense waiting for you. Its a splendid, gradual change.

The first group of people we saw was a BSF company doing a routine training in the hills. Probably, you may see more army and BSF activity in the weekdays.

Nandi hills welcomed us with a fort structure in place at the entrance.

Greenery all around, merry time for the mind. Shelled-out a few bucks for parking and entrance fee.
Long ago, Lord Cubbon had been using it as a resort and you could see the bungalow there.
No doubt about the beauty of the place, well maintained lawns, flower gardens, rocks, little temple, astonishingly a post office and describing what you see there is only limited to the vision of your mind.

Cute little place, but still worthy to spend a few hours there.
Poor-man's paradise in Bangalore.

Connectivity by public transport isn't that good.
You have KSTDC hotel for boarding and lodging.

If at all you are planning to be there, pack yourself with a few badminton rackets for unlimited fun.

The mother earth really blessed us Godspeed.
Nandi hills is still green in our minds.

Mariamman Kovil Consecration Ceremony - 11-May-2008

Tamilnadu is one of the southern most provincial state of the Indian subcontinent. If you start looking for the smallest village panchayat in Tamilnadu, you will hit the name "Puthuppalayam Agraharam".
This is the village I hail from. Rail road, Goddess temple, elementary and secondary school, few petty shops, panchayat union office, couple of powerloom factories and houses - this is all that is significant in this village.

For the first time, the goddess temple was renovated and consecration ceremony was performed in great grandeur.

I have uploaded video snap of the new goddess statue.

Deadlock - Explanation for laymen... Enjoy the humour

Boss said to secretary: For a week we will go abroad,
so make arrangement.

Secretary make call to Husband: For a week my boss and
I will be going abroad, you look after yourself.

Husband make call to secret lover: My wife is going
abroad for a week, so lets spend the week together.

Secret lover make call to small boy whom she is giving
private tuition: I have work for a week, so you need
not come for class.

Small boy make call to his grandfather: Grandpa, for a
week I don't have class 'coz my teacher is busy. Lets
spend the week together.

Grandpa(the 1st boss ;) ) make call to his secretary: This week I am
spending my time with my grandson. We cannot attend
that meeting.

Secretary make call to her husband: This week my boss
has some work, we canceled our trip.

Husband make call to secret lover: We cannot spend
this week together, my wife has canceled her trip.

Secret lover make call to small boy whom she is giving
private tuition: This week we will have class as usual.

Small boy make call to his grandfather: Grandpa, my
teacher said this week I have to attend class. Sorry I
can't give you company.

Grandpa make call to his secretary: Don't worry this
week we will attend that meeting, so make arrangement.

Nandi hills

I am yet to finish the detailed feel-how write-up of Nandhi hills trip.

The moment I stepped in the spot, I heard my phone ringing.
Attended the call, the other side " Good Morning sir, we offer you a special offer for personal loan, credit card....."... switched-off my cell phone. End of the bullshit.

Debut bike-ride in Bangalore.. Nandi Hills

One fine evening, the idea of a short distant bike-ride struck my mind. We, 6 decided to start on Saturday(Today 21-Jun-2008) in the early hours.
We planned to be at Nandi hills for the sunrise.
Yes! We did it. It was a beautiful experience.

Will share the trip photos and experience shortly.

Inspiring Kawasaki

Not sure how many of you heard of "Guy Kawasaki". He is really amazing in his speeches and presentations. This is one source of inspiration that triggers me to deliver something analogous to his style. You can see one of his presentation about "Art of the start" in his blog.

What a way to go !!!

First ever blogging experience !

Its a kind of over-whelming feel on writing my first ever blog-post.
I am keen in blogging about couple of my interests like traveling, budgeting, trade, loan related experiences etc.(List is open and not limited to the list here ...).

Wish me happy blogging.
God ! give viewers the strength and courage to read my blogs :-)