01/02/2025
I woke up at 5 AM, ready for the big day, drank two glasses of lukewarm water, and exercised for half an hour. After my stomach cleared, I got ready by 7:30. By 8:00, I joined Aman & Anukul on the ground, later joined by Pranta. We took a cab to the girl’s hostel with Anjali, Achanya, Jigyasa, and Bhawna. Muskan and Aayushi joined us outside at the gate. There we took an auto to Panchanpur, and the group had a hearty breakfast as I just shared a bit of Kachori with Anukul, following which we finally left.
The auto ride was fine because Anukul & I were on the front seat, hanging on while the ladies were in the back, stuffed together playing music. I enjoyed it for a while before losing interest, waiting for us to finally reach the place so that we could get on with everything. Arriving at our destination, we went for the mountain hike first. I had practice, having done this the previous month at Virupaksha Caves in Tiruvannamalai. There were stairs, which were well-made. Anukul and I walked together, with the others in tow. We climbed, clicked pics, and moved on. We visited the Hanuman Temple. I bought a small Shivaling for 50 rs. The climb down was much easier. Then, at the questionably clean place we had chosen, we took 3-4 hours to cook the food. Chicken and Rice. Anukul and I were the last of the people who ate.
Then by 5 pm, we left for campus. I had a potential side quest of getting a birthday cake for Shria’s friend from Panditjis. But it was out of the question. I was tired, and there was no way I could do it. We reached Panchanpur at 7 and finally, the campus in 15 mins. I decided to skip dinner & slept. It was honestly a fine trip. The first half was better, after which I got sick of everything. Either I’m not living well, or I’m done living. It seems well enough for now. It was a good use of a Saturday.
