Ahmad and me had a pretty lazy weekend. While Raj and Jay went to the temple, we slacked the day away, heading to MacDonalds for lunch, and later having dinner at 5-star. But on Sunday, the four of us headed out to Gangapur.
We didn't have much planned out except that Gangapur is the place where most of our colleagues stay, and SHOULD be a happening place. In the end, we never did manage to find out where on Earth that place was, but we did find Gangapur Lake.
Gangapur Lake (according to Google Earth is North East of our place, approximately 15km away from our house. It is rather small actually, and is puny if compared to other great lakes like Seletar Reservoir and MacRitchie Reservoir. =P
MrWiseGuy looking good na.
India Manhunt Finalist 2010.
Kicking.
I see the light.
Clambering up the slope.
The lake is kinda small. But beautiful nevertheless.
The water has always been an essential part of nature in my opinion. Just look at how beautiful the beach is, waterfalls, river rapids, etc etc. Without water, it will just be sand, a pile of rocks, or in this case, a very empty basin. Just looking at the lake gives me a sense of security, telling me that there is enough water here, in dry Nashik. heh.
Road that runs parallel to the shore.
Serenity.
MrWiseGuy and friends.
Thriller!
Nashik Boys.
"Look Raj, the rocks are so pweeeety!"
My balls got caught in thorns after taking this shot.
Quite a pretty shot considering I was pricked just 5 seconds earlier.
On the way down, a guy wielding a parang shouted at us in some foreign language. 2 months of being in India has taught us that they we do not necessary have to follow what is being told to us, and of course, we were saved by our local interpreter, Mr B.Anuraj, who conversed a bit, and we walked off safe and sound. heh.
On a more serious note, it is true that we should not do things as told. Most of the time, we can choose to ignore people. Like for example, "Hey! No photography! Delete those photos and show me your camera!" In this situation, one should just say sorry, and walk off. No need to answer to that person.
In India, EVERYTHING can be negotiated. For real. I've seen Auto ride prices slashed by more than 75%, dinner bills slashed by 25%, and you really need to give a fight to get things done your way. And that's some life lesson I picked up here in India. Things need not get physical. Just use the power of negotiation.
Now you know why Indians make good lawyers. heh.
We didn't have much planned out except that Gangapur is the place where most of our colleagues stay, and SHOULD be a happening place. In the end, we never did manage to find out where on Earth that place was, but we did find Gangapur Lake.
Gangapur Lake (according to Google Earth is North East of our place, approximately 15km away from our house. It is rather small actually, and is puny if compared to other great lakes like Seletar Reservoir and MacRitchie Reservoir. =P
MrWiseGuy looking good na.
India Manhunt Finalist 2010.
Kicking.
I see the light.
Clambering up the slope.
The lake is kinda small. But beautiful nevertheless.
The water has always been an essential part of nature in my opinion. Just look at how beautiful the beach is, waterfalls, river rapids, etc etc. Without water, it will just be sand, a pile of rocks, or in this case, a very empty basin. Just looking at the lake gives me a sense of security, telling me that there is enough water here, in dry Nashik. heh.
Road that runs parallel to the shore.
Serenity.
MrWiseGuy and friends.
Thriller!
Nashik Boys.
"Look Raj, the rocks are so pweeeety!"
My balls got caught in thorns after taking this shot.
Quite a pretty shot considering I was pricked just 5 seconds earlier.
On the way down, a guy wielding a parang shouted at us in some foreign language. 2 months of being in India has taught us that they we do not necessary have to follow what is being told to us, and of course, we were saved by our local interpreter, Mr B.Anuraj, who conversed a bit, and we walked off safe and sound. heh.
On a more serious note, it is true that we should not do things as told. Most of the time, we can choose to ignore people. Like for example, "Hey! No photography! Delete those photos and show me your camera!" In this situation, one should just say sorry, and walk off. No need to answer to that person.
In India, EVERYTHING can be negotiated. For real. I've seen Auto ride prices slashed by more than 75%, dinner bills slashed by 25%, and you really need to give a fight to get things done your way. And that's some life lesson I picked up here in India. Things need not get physical. Just use the power of negotiation.
Now you know why Indians make good lawyers. heh.
1 comment:
love the photos, especially Thriller! why the man shouting at you all? the place is prohibited?
hahaha...dont be loyar burok when you return home hah...
mamadee...
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