The impromptu trip :)

Seated on a platform, with water gushing down my body…head held high..staring at the brilliant blue sky above…I lay there….making every breath count!! What a way to spend an evening!! 

For a mind that was cluttered by all sorts of disturbing thoughts, the chance outing to the Balmuri waterfalls, proved to be a wonderful blessing in disguise. Unsure of where I was heading to and when I’d be back, I packed my tiny bag and left Bangalore by the 10.30 train to Mysore. A small train journey was all that I needed .. or so I felt…and if dear mood stayed right, I would call up the cousins at Mysore and visit their place. That was decided. As luck would have it, the journey which usually lasts a max of 3 hours stretched upto 5 hrs, leaving me with little chances of travelling back home on the same day. And so, I headed out to meet the people out there. 

Then came the plan to visit Balmuri, which was a 20 min drive from home. Given that its summer at its peak, and there have not been any rains last year, it was indeed quite surprising to find the beautiful waterfall in all its glory…better than anyone had ever anticipated. Meandering her way across the rough platform, the serene Cauvery seemed to be flowing down with a mighty force. Although just a few feet in height, it gives one the advantage of sitting right beneath it, thus exposing you completely to the gurgling water.  The falling water leaves you completely one with nature, awakening your senses, giving you a massage that you won’t forget in a while. Just sit back silently and watch the waves of water pave their way down your body.  And not to forget the voices of nature! Ah! An amazing experience!! 

What was supposed to have been an impromptu trip, was turning out to be a truly memorable one! The people there, lest they be forgotten, as loving and as caring as ever, made sure I left Mysore with a broad smile on my face and happiness in my heart! :) Nice way to spend 33 hours of your life I’d say!!