I am sure we all have wanted to go on that perfect holiday!!! and are forever in search of that elusive destination, that has all on offer. Wonderful scenery, great food, climate at the same time dosent our pockets in a big way. mmmmm..............i did it!!!
really, i can honestly boast of one such place, thats simply superb!! and no, im not just saying to prove a point. the husband and I decided to mark our 5yr anniversary by going on a much deserved holiday. the last time we took time off was,............well. that was a long time ago.
Literally, before the bulge and the baby. this time around it was not just as a couple, we would be going as a family!! what a change in profile. it changed everything. from the kind of place, activities that we could go.. ofcourse! we had to think of the lil one. and so, the great journey began, starting with us-3, then we added the in-laws ( they too needed a much deserved break from baby-sitting), and then wait............... we added unlces, aunts and cousins too. I know, it seems like a big fat indian holiday. but before u rule away our holiday plans, let me assure u that though the husband had the same apprehensions too, it wasnt all that bad, infact i wud say that it was a super-duper holiday!!!
well, we went to this beach resort on the konkan coast- "sai vishram". It was picture perfect. Beautiful beaches, lovely food, great service etc. Sai vishram is 160 kms north of mangalore. there are lots of buses that can take u directly there from bangalore. We got there on the evening of 1st may. It was pretty late to get a good view of our lodgings, but, mmmmm........ we felt the breeze As well as heard the waves. Our lodgings were actually "tents" on the coast. Literally speaking the beach was 50 feet from our tents. The tents, itself, was a quite large and well tailored, with windows that had the mesh sewn on them. It was simply beautiful, the sound of the waves lulls one to sleep instantaneously!!
The next day i was up at dawn to savour the moment and the scenery too. i wasnt disappointed. the view that i had was breathtaking. the lawn in front of our tents was fresh green carpet grass covered with flowers. there was a burst of colours and greens. as far as the eye cud see it was green, green n green. all kinds of trees, bushes, shrubs and grass. coming from a concrete jungle it was indeed breathtaking. i took a huge breath, wondering in all that beauty and serenity. it felt exhilarating at the same time a little sad that these sights were so rare.
we take our lives so seriously that we do not take time to enjoy all these small things that can actually bring so much joy!!!
