Just got back from a crazy 8 day trip to nature’s wonderland, Meghalaya (literal meaning, Megh = clouds, Alay = House, Abode of clouds :)).
I have not gotten to much of writing in a while but this trip makes me want to write something, after a very long time. Lots of emotions, lot of bliss and a lot of gratitude. Have been trying to sum it up in words but mind has been running wild in all directions, brain seems to be pretty numb and the heart is full of nature’s wonders. The clear skies, the chill, the morning sun in its purest form and the vibe of beautiful people around, what’s not to love? People, bonds, connections are all real but also rare. These things are momentary and they take there own course of time to happen, if at all it happens, but the Meghalaya diaries mark this milestone.
Four school friends, their partners and the making of newer bonds of the younger generation - all in sync. Our talented bunch with a varied skillset - an instagrammer, a bar tender, a food ordering expert, an adventurous soul, a drinking monster, dancers, singers, an entertainer, a DJ, a trip planner and a women with an umbrella who is always ready for all weather conditions! I wonder what did we NOT do in this trip with so much talent around?
Literally cuddled and huddled together for 8 days (and nights), hardly staying in our own rooms! From the morning coffee to the last tequila shot of the day, we were in it together. Breath taking mountain views and these crazy folks, phew - a high in itself! We laughed, drank, rolled on the floor, danced on the bed, had deeper conversations, drove around in cars with loud music, floated through the river in silence, jumped in freezing cold water at drop of a hat, swung on the zip line closer to the sky, trekked through a valley of 8000 stairs closer to the earth, got emotional, had a stunning windy night by the riverside around the bonfire, played cards like gamblers, did bottle flips with kids, tried our skills at chess, pool, foosball, carom boards, uno, table tennis, jenga, cricket and badminton. We watched the crescent moon together with our own flavour of amateurish bad singing. We made reels, reels and reels, with and without the dancers in the group. Forget about the outcome, the practice sessions were to die for, hilarious and how !
While getting through these mesmerising, smoky, foggy 8 days, I haven’t checked my emails, I haven’t spoken to mum, I haven’t looked at my calendar, which is pretty unrealistic by my usual standards. The purpose is to let go, let be, soak yourself completely in the mood, vibe and the gang. I feel light, rejuvenated and extremely satisfied. I am carrying this peace with me in 2023, toasting to this amazing bunch, cheers mate(s)!
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