It was all so spontaneous that even I was amazed. Working 5 days makes one tired, and induces a tendency to spend the weekend resting at home. And yet, when a plan to go to Ooty on bikes was casually proposed by Vipin and I, people agreed ! Well, it took a little bit of convincing, but it was much less than what I had been expecting.
The trip was great fun. We had an exciting adventure, thanks to the 180cc Pulsar of Vipin. The courage of Lakke and out of the way help from a complete stranger has made it a memorable 3 day trip. At one time we were stuck up in the middle of a forest at 1900 hrs, entry into which is closed for all vehicles after 2000 hrs, and a few anxious hours later we were excitedly chatting away our fears sipping tea.
Not to forget the first experience of negotiating hairpin bends, all 36 of them, and descending the steep slopes on the return journey. Ah, and yes, the joy of driving though a thick cover of fog and mist, when it felt as if we were riding through clouds.
The grandeur of the Mysore palace and the striking beauty of the Brindavan Gardens were like balms to our tired selves. Having driven for almost 650 kms already, a nap in the garden was enervating.
Buoyed by the success of the trip, and glad that we made it through to the end, I am really looking forward to many more such journeys. We have a lot of places marked that we would like to visit in the coming months. Its just about picking the right spot at the right time. 
And of course, I shall write more than one post detailing our awesomely adventurous trip. I just love my bike, and my friends too. Thanks everyone !
Here’s a map of our journey from Bangalore to Ooty.
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