On the road
Greetings! Friends, fellow bloggers and Idiots! Greetings from Folsom :).
With the expectation of finding a dry, tree-less land, we entered California on the fifth day of our road-trip. I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a few mountains with lush green cover. Now, that you have a picture of where I am, it might be a good idea to get over with the post. It has been a good break from research. Some might argue that it has been quite a while, since I have done anything in that direction. And, I, for once, would agree. I should probably say that it has been a guiltless break for the gult from the east of the west. Long drives are decent chances for deep contemplation. Provided you are capable of contemplating deep. We discussed a wide range of topics: from girls to universe and black holes. Shiva and I have something in common, we are lazy. No planning. Only jamit can give us a run for the money. Any situation that turns up needs to be fixed on the fly, only on the fly. No cameras, no accommodation, no nothings. The pacific coast is going to turn up in a short while, and it is famous for its beautiful pacific coast highway.
On the way, we passed through Las Vegas. Even as we entered Nevada, the first thing we saw a line of casinos. Rest of the states boast of one stupid thing or other. Nevada had a in-your-face welcome. Soon, we reached LV and the first sight was an absolute stunner. The road approaches through two hills, winding down to up. As you approach the road-top, the valley opens up expansively within the two hills window. Ordinarily, you would have many such expanding plains enclosed within mountains. Our own state college is such a happy valley. However, in case of LV, it was spectacularly different. We reached LV sometime in the late hours of the day (sometimes called the night). And, right there, was a valley with millions and millions of lights. I was so glad I didn’t have a camera. With cameras, you miss out on the actual thing happening, right now. You always want memories for later. Stupid cameras.
I have a few insightful discussions to post.May be on the weekend. You guys keep it real.
With the expectation of finding a dry, tree-less land, we entered California on the fifth day of our road-trip. I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a few mountains with lush green cover. Now, that you have a picture of where I am, it might be a good idea to get over with the post. It has been a good break from research. Some might argue that it has been quite a while, since I have done anything in that direction. And, I, for once, would agree. I should probably say that it has been a guiltless break for the gult from the east of the west. Long drives are decent chances for deep contemplation. Provided you are capable of contemplating deep. We discussed a wide range of topics: from girls to universe and black holes. Shiva and I have something in common, we are lazy. No planning. Only jamit can give us a run for the money. Any situation that turns up needs to be fixed on the fly, only on the fly. No cameras, no accommodation, no nothings. The pacific coast is going to turn up in a short while, and it is famous for its beautiful pacific coast highway.
On the way, we passed through Las Vegas. Even as we entered Nevada, the first thing we saw a line of casinos. Rest of the states boast of one stupid thing or other. Nevada had a in-your-face welcome. Soon, we reached LV and the first sight was an absolute stunner. The road approaches through two hills, winding down to up. As you approach the road-top, the valley opens up expansively within the two hills window. Ordinarily, you would have many such expanding plains enclosed within mountains. Our own state college is such a happy valley. However, in case of LV, it was spectacularly different. We reached LV sometime in the late hours of the day (sometimes called the night). And, right there, was a valley with millions and millions of lights. I was so glad I didn’t have a camera. With cameras, you miss out on the actual thing happening, right now. You always want memories for later. Stupid cameras.
I have a few insightful discussions to post.May be on the weekend. You guys keep it real.
7 Comments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLWcJvjox1o&search=chapelle%20keepin%20it%20real
when you are there, say hi to the kaleefornia guvnor as well!!
hope ur journey has made u realise the difference between Mountains of the West and hills of the East....altitude matters !!
Hmm u and Shiva in one car, that like a run out waiting to happen albeit on the road :)
Here's why u sudnt keep it real btw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY8YnoJcn_M&search=chapelle%20real
hope u met Eric on the way... amidst of the rockies:-p
Awww... you went all the way to California to visit Pointy. Awwww.
Nice description btw, and I do agree about cameras making one lose the real now. But still, I am guilty of it. Often.
@anon - finally i can guess who this is :)
@eric - i played leather ball cricket for first time.My off-spin has got me into a team here (or rather the 200$ entry fee :) )
@pointy - say anything and you wouldnt get your dud back :))
@rohan - we almost had one..i told you that righ?
@sus - met SP cows ...;)
@casa - believe it or not, i knew you would agree with me on that :)
@ps - i am sitting on a couple of posts.Too much work these days.Ask rohan if you don't believe me :)
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