October, the monsoon seemed to be retreating and bright sunny days were cheering us up. Diwali was around the corner and holidays and extended weekends seemed to be queuing up. For us bikers, these happy combinations were irresistible and a ride was, I guess, inevitable.
So on Diwali eve, we decide to hit the highway, preferring the beat of our bike, the silence of the woods and the quiet sound of gurgling streams to the high decibel sounds of fire crackers and smoke to give our ageing eardrums and lungs a break!
It was a hasty plan hatched at the last moment, but then, when did a destination really matter to us? The ride was all that mattered.
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The Onward Route: Bangalore/Mysore/Hunsur/Gonikoppal/Iritty/Mattannur/Kuthuparamba/Thalassery/Mahe
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So on Diwali eve, we decide to hit the highway, preferring the beat of our bike, the silence of the woods and the quiet sound of gurgling streams to the high decibel sounds of fire crackers and smoke to give our ageing eardrums and lungs a break!
It was a hasty plan hatched at the last moment, but then, when did a destination really matter to us? The ride was all that mattered.
The Onward Route: Bangalore/Mysore/Hunsur/Gonikoppal/Iritty/Mattannur/Kuthuparamba/Thalassery/Mahe
