It was vacation time again, and we the cousins were all brooding over the places to visit.
From Hampi to Bijapura, from YaaNa to Dandeli, from Yercaud to Waynad we took a virtual tour [:D] and were not able to materialize on any one place mainly because the interest, the energy level, and the vacation time varied from individual to individual!!!
Least did I know that this discussion would conspire in achieving my long-time aspiration to drive through the hill station, until one among my cousins mentioned OOTY while the other mooted the topic of driving to Ooty!!!
Within a flash of a second we all had unanimously agreed upon this destination. And how could I ever say NO to a place where I could drive past the hairpin curves, capture some wonderful picturesque, and spend some time in nature!!!!
It was probably after this discussion, I could empathize Paul Coehlo's quote "When you really want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it!!!" ;) :D
The black beauty was all set to walk on the ramp of the blue hills, and I was mentally preparing myself for a happy and safe drive!
The D-day arrived and I was all fascinated about the 36 hair pin curves!!! We passed through the Bandipur forest area and reached Masinagudi, the foot hill of the Nilgiris.
While we were enjoying the climate, the lush greenery, the chirping of birds, and the classic songs being played in the background, there came the first hair pin curve. With all the hooting and cheering, the black beauty took off its first curve! :)
Driving through each hair pin curve was enthralling and enticing. At the end of the 36th curve, my mind was mulling over the next ghat-section that I must drive! :p ;)
I must say, this was one of the most memorable drive!!! By the time we entered the ooty-city, I was on cloud nine and elated! ;)
After fulfilling my desire to drive in altitude, it would definitely be a wrong attitude if I do not express my gratitude to: [;)]
- Amma, who reluctantly granted me the permission to drive to the hill station![...and spent sleepless nights until we returned!!!]
- My brother-in-law for convincing my mother!
- All my clan who accompanied me; and for having immense faith in me and my driving skills!
PS: After coming back from Ooty, the black beauty is no more apprehensive about the traffic jam on the city flyovers!!! ;) :D