And so we pulled something again out of the vaults. Something
that was never planned before. This thing came up while we were making our way
back from Dilli haat to stay place in Noida. On a super cold night when one should
spend almost an hour in the cab, such kind of fall-backs can be expected. And if
not anything it just gave me an excuse to write something and put it on here.
Even though the night was cold but we were still
travelling with the windows of our cab rolled down a bit. Yes, no doubt pollution is an issue here but
then where is it not.
It was the last evening before my friend from Mumbai were
leaving back. One must accept that the cold here makes you feel more tired than
you are. I have been staying here for almost 2 months now but looking at these
guys I can say this for sure. I am not sure about how the rest of the guys and
ladies who flew from Mumbai in felt but it was a very nice experience for me.
Going to IGI international airport is a whole lot of motivation
on its own. Perhaps when one has dreams they do manifest into reality. But the dreaming
is important. Although it was more of an obligation but more than that it was
willingness to do such a thing. For bigger goals requires bigger dreams and to
dream big one should have big motivation. The departure terminals of IGI
airport does make you look deep within your own self and asks you to make a
bigger commitment in life hence forth. And so, on one such cold and wintry
night all the flights landing and taking off late we made a promise. More than
making a promise it was like renewing it. Maybe we have forgotten it but then
it is something that is achievable.
Wandering alone in a busy place like Rajiv chowk metro
can still be a tough thing. Even though metro prices have been increased but it
didn’t reduce the crowd one bit. Perhaps it brings back so many things. But one
can be glad that the changes that have occurred are for good only.
5 years down the line so much has changed they say. That
is not the problem. The problem is with the things that have not.
For a change looking at the T3 and getting warm hugs
on cold night very good. But then walking out towards Ajmeri gate outside Airport
Express Metro was a bit tough. The flood of memories bombards you like
anything.
Rajpath, India gate, Chandni chowk. One feels a bit
tentative to venture into such places. But then the experience I had this time
was no match to previous occasion. The republic day parade and the opportunity
to meet this super NSG commando was by far the best experience up until now. Perhaps
a lot is being done to judge if a person is nationalist or not. but if at all
you want to experience and witness what is it to be a Indian come and see this
parade atleast once in your life. I agree getting inside is a task but the experience
is worth all the effort and pain. One may say the view in the TV is best but
the feeling you get here is unmatched. The guzzling sound and vibration a SU-30MKI
and the British Army 25-pounders
gives you can never be experience on TV.
Then there was this amazing experience at Akshardham
temple. Although we were not able to eat the famous tasty Dal Khichadi that we
had last time around but the experience was still the same.
I was expecting the laser and water show to be the
same as last time but they changed. The tree under which we sat and watched the
show was still there. But we choose a different place this time. Infact, the
story-line
of the previous show wherein they depicted human emotions was better than what we saw this time but yes experience this time was much better.
And then it was Dilli Haat. What a place. Felt like
buying a lot of things to gift but then.. kisko diya jaye yeh pata nai tha…. Hahahaha..
strange feeling it was I tell you. and so while we were returning the story
began.
You were missed at times but then it was just for a
few moments.
I felt like a Manjhi (Boatsman) during this entire
trip picking up my friends from and Airport to dropping them back again. But it
was one thing I liked to do. And perhaps I like it because I do it most of the
time.
This Manjhi experience has inspired me to write
something in detail on this topic as well. And it was in pipeline for some time
and since my in-hand project is done, I shall focus my attention towards it.
trust me I haven’t stopped writing but nowadays I am writing with more of a
purpose.
Because as they (ME) say….
Life
is too short to live with regrets.
Say
it now…. Do it now.
Thanks D3 family for coming.
Until we meet again.
Hum Hai Rahi Pyar ke Phir Milege Chalte Chalte….
