Journey Jotter

  A Hilarious Day at Waterfalls With no pressing financial obligations and the luxury to spend my cash as I pleased, I was all set for a spontaneous adventure. My cousin and I brainstormed potential destinations and quickly decided on Moonilavu, a place that was completely new to me. Nothing beats the thrill of discovering hidden gems close to home. We loaded up my cousin's car and set off, accompanied by two more of his friends. The journey itself was a comedy of errors; the narrow, winding roads were like something out of an action movie. Each turn revealed a dizzying drop that made me question all my life choices. Google Maps, ever the trickster, decided to play a cruel joke on us. Instead of guiding us to the waterfall, it led us straight to someone's front yard. Great job, Google! If I wanted to visit a random house, I’d have just stayed home. After consulting with some local auto drivers—who probably had a good laugh at our expense—we finally got back on track. They...

  Madurai I decided to go to Madurai on a whim, without much planning. I had heard a lot about Adiyogi in Coimbatore. It’s said to be beautiful, with bustling crowds and vibrant scenes. I learned about it from a friend of mine. Then, I decided to visit Adiyogi, like a pilgrimage, and make some money somehow. Finally, it was my mom who gave me the money for the trip. Okay, money is set. Now for a detailed plan. (First plan) Spend the night at my friend’s house in Palakkad. Visit Adiyogi in the morning and return the same night. What a plan. I am proud of myself. Now, let’s call my friend. Ring ring. I explained my plan. His response made me wish Mullaperiyar Dam would break and only his house would get flooded. So, I corrected the plan date. He had to go see his girlfriend in Ernakulam. Even though Mullaperiyar didn’t break, heavy rains disrupted his travel. So, Coimbatore was canceled. Now, another place. While watching YouTube, I came across a short video. A master chef was maki...