Pondicherry - Waves of fun :)

                       It is weird and wonderful, to plan a trip during weekdays, places will be less crowded (Less people is sometimes disadvantageous , when it comes to beach). Going across a state, facing challenges with new language and culture. We successfully pulled Nag to the gang making it "classic Pandava gang with missing Droupati". Thanks to "carzoneent" :) Night cold filled with "pure veg comedy", stories, Sonu Nigam melodies, garma garam chai followed by early morning "my(i)sterious paths"" - a well defined ride.  

                     After having Idli vada, we decided to hit the beach. Dress change from full jeans to 3/4th is not a problem for boys, as one towel can serve the purpose :p ). Coconut trees welcomed us to "Auro beach", which was a typical beach theme . Stones inside the beach, make a special presence, as they stand like a warrior against the force of waves. 

Auro beach

                    Every time life hits us with waves of trouble, we learn and eventually, you reach the state of warrior, where you can face against those waves. It was really inspiring and timing photos against waves dancing across stones was really challenging. Love gestures, sand drawings and waves constantly trying to erase those words - let me tell you, beach is a surprise package.

Inside water

                     After dipping ourselves in salty water and covered by sand all over the body, we headed towards "Auroville", a spiritual place followed by "Matrimandir- golden structure". A spiritual video display and walk towards that mandir was quite peaceful, though there were some beautiful distractions :P . A Korean girl doing yoga gestures in front of golden temple took our breath away(with beauty and talent). After a lot of struggle, we finally found a veg hotel.

Matri mandir

                     Evening sunshine reflecting on paradise beach water, justified the name "paradise". Boats on sea shore, a lonely tree, sand and coconut leaves, gave an artistic view to a creative eye. We walked in sunshine with cold breeze touching our soul and waves kissing our feet. Very few people (4-5 couples and few foreigners) made us more happy as we were like Devatas in Paraise (With exception of Rambha, Urvashi etc). We immersed ourselves in water, holding hands, we traveled against waves, like soldiers in war .

 

Boat ride on sand :P

                     Booking a room wasn't that difficult. We went on to explore Rock beach and French colony. Butter scotch cone, walk on rock beach street. Bombay Mitai taking us back to childhood days, french colony architecture - a perfectly framed night. Well ride continued further in Hotel room ( don't be confused, ride to dream land ). Although everyone slept, me and nag, debated about selfishness under moonlight ( how crazy isn't it).

Facing against waves

                     Next day morning started with same paradise beach, but giving a new dimension to the fun. We climbed "Pancharangi pov pov" bent coconut tree, and took some insane photos. Titanic level poses on boat, collecting sea shells and finally into the water in sunshine. As we moved further facing the waves, sun started moving towards middle of the sky. Height and force combined with unpredictability of arrival makes journey more thrilling and scary.

 

Pancharangi tree :p

                     Sometimes scary is beautiful. Dolfins dancing in the sea was something unexpected and amazing, but sad to say camera was not nearby. Starfish, cold, foreigners, couples, sun, waves, friendship, photos, sand, salt water, blue sky, shadows, swimming - A combo gifted by nature. Well, even though artificial things give temporary happiness, it's the nature which can give ultimate happiness. We even thought to extend the trip just to stay inside water. I gotta tell you, Black and white artistic photography is something to explore in calm places like this. 

Black and white

                    We started return journey hoping to reach before 12 midnight, but a traffic incident delayed us. But on the way back, we had dinner at a new canteen, near Chennai. Theme, food, serving and menthya chutni gave a beautiful and stomach full ending ending to the trip. We kept facing the waves for two more days, but only in dreams ;)