Kerala is a land of pleasures. There is not just one thing which engages your faculties. There are the hills, the backwaters, the wildlife, the religion, the beaches, the art, the history, the habitations...and the list continues. I started my trip from Kochi, which indeed is the best gateway to the intriguing and magnificent Kerala for the first time visitors, but those who have experienced Kerala will have their favorites. Some may want to relax at beaches forever, others may want to experience art and history in the cities, yet others may want to row in the backwaters. Some may want to ride their bikes on the hills, others may want to explore wildlife, yet others may want to pilgrimage. I found my solace in the hills: indeed Munnar has emerged as my favorite; so, I have presented her the first in this book. She was the favorite, but the backwaters, the beaches, the art, and the history were not far behind. I wanted to explore wildlife but couldn't, and that has left a void. I have no interest in religion, but who can remain disengaged from "God" in "God's own Country"; so, I did encounter him time-to-time in and around churches, temples, mosques, and wherever else, but I certainly didn't make any special efforts to engage with him. But for the knowledge of Malayalam, I would have explored the habitations. But given the kind of love the people exuded in Kerala, the attraction was overwhelming. For now, they remain unexplored, but who knows what may happen tomorrow.
I had to return. There was no option otherwise. Could have it been any different? Why can’t I become a traveler forever? Why can’t I grow a money tree, which would fund all my travel expenses? Or can I try a career in travel? Why do I have to be in Delhi to attend courts? Why can’t there be mobile courts, who would be global travelers too? Why can’t everybody be just a traveler? Why do we need permanent addresses?
I don’t know the answers to the above questions, but I am adamant to make my world beautiful, which obviously can’t happen if I remain stuck in Delhi. Of course, I will travel soon, and when I do that, I will write some more. Will you read that too? You will! Right! For now, please rate/review this book: it gives lots of motivation. Thanks for your time! Hope to catch up soon!