Day 2 started with breakfast. there was workshop today, so i went alone. i went there, rushed to the hall A to find it was a recorded video workshop . totally disappointed. there are hundreds of yoube videos, why should i come so much distance to see recorded workshop. I did spot registration of rik and aheli for 25000 rupees. i came back and went along with whole family to rishikonda beach. we went to soak our feet in see but ended up in soaking upto our waist. anyways, like everytime this was an enjoyable experience. then we returned to hotel.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
vizag tour day 1 (a disappointment with Araku)
Today, our grand adventure in Vizag kicked off at the ungodly hour of 5 am. The master plan was to engage in a riveting workshop, but alas, the universe had other ideas. The collective genius of the group decided Araku Valley was the ultimate destination, ignoring my wise counsel that it's essentially a scenic snoozefest.
Our driver, clearly the voice of reason, frowned upon this decision, but democracy prevailed, and off we went. Pit stop at Borra Caves, where I attempted to break the world record for climbing 200+ steps. Spoiler alert: my heart threatened a protest.
Araku Botanical Garden turned out to be the horticultural highlight of nothing much. Unanimous agreement was reached – not worth the sweat (literally). Lunch at a roadside joint left our taste buds questioning life choices.
Back by 7 pm, we collectively resembled deflated balloons. A strategic rest was in order. At 9:30 pm, dinner became the main event, swiftly followed by a theatrical exit to dreamland. Ah, the glamorous life of a reluctant tourist!