Re: in the elements

[Prasanna Vynatheya]

Sanjaay,

  First of all I presume the photos are from Sharavathy backwaters.

  Honnemaradu is an amazing place on earth(if I may say without exaggeration) .

  I am taking the liberty of CCing this to a few friends that you know too.

BTW: We have planned a trip from 14th to 16th of next month, you are most welcome but boys only.

Cheers

On Thu, Oct 16, 2014 at 12:09 PM, Sanjay M <msan...@gmail.com> wrote:

Stayed on the bank of Kabini river recently for a couple of days. It was a lot of fun in general esp for kids and esp kayaking. I'd learnt different kinds of boating including kayaking in Honnemaradu earlier  ( http://notes.msanjay.in/entry/adventurers-in-honnemaradu)

Last time I'd tried this then was 2004 ... 10 years ago... Still it felt like I'd done it yesterday :)  All alone in the vast expanse of water it was really peaceful beyond words.


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I made several trips over long distances. At one time it also rained heavily - truly in the elements, water above, below, and everywhere around!


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We're speculating going to Honnemaradu again from Oct 22nd to Oct 25th night arriving in Blr on 26th i.e. Sunday morning (idea is to travel by night train - which is currently WaitListed in all categories,hence only a speculation)

If you're want to consider joining, do let me know.

If the response is sufficient I'll get back to you - if you don't hear back from me you can assume that it isn't happening! ;)  That's fine but if you like we can maybe plan something more in advance in future.

Cheers,
Sanjay

Note 1: Somebody's photos of Honnemaradu over here...
http://www.dreamroutes.org/dreams/nithin_honnemardu.html

(not mine, I seem to have lost my own pics, but well better to see the real one! :) I had captured among other clicks a spectacular red sunrise trekking on top of a hill before dawn, and later posted it in HP internal newsgroup. It had led to a tremendous response, which resulted in a photography group. Did it play a role or not I don't know but definitely highlighted Sudhir Shivaram's capabilities, who later on became a mainstream photographer http://sudhirshivaram.com  )

Note 2:

The Adventurers – A Wilderness School is a non profit organisation promoting outdoor
learning, environmental conservation and social development for over two and half
decades now. Working in cohesion with the Government, like-minded public and the
indigenous population of the Western Ghats, the organisation is directly involved in the
conservation and development of Natural areas. With the ultimate goal to restore the
natural harmony in the Western Ghats region, the organisation seeks to raise public
awareness about environmental issues. Leading people through adventure activities
such as trekking, rock climbing, aqua sports the aim is to inspire people to question their
attitudes towards nature and catalyses them to be more environmentally friendly.


Tentative program Schedule

Day 1

• Arrival
• Campus Orientation
• Life Jacket Drill
• Paddling strokes
• Coracling
• Lunch
• Island camping (weather permitting)
• Campfire

Day 2

• Return to the Mainland
• Breakfast
• Trek to Bheemana Hejje
• Lunch
• Canoeing activity
• Activities will be subject to change depending on all situations.
• Facilities on the trek
• Sleeping accommodation is basic. Foam mats will be provided
• Drinking water is from the well and the streams of the Western Ghats
• No electricity on the trek
• Will be staying in the villages
• emphasis of all activity is out doors

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Prasanna
Nature enshrines contemplation.

[Prasanna Vynatheya]

What about Bus Sanjay?

Our plan is to go to Kabini and stay in a Village tribal's home. Sleep on a Jaggli on our own mats and sleeping bag.

This route is the same one that carries on to Mananthvady and borders Nagarahole forest. We are in the midst of the forest but do not have permission to go into the forest, but knowing the region I know that there is still a lot of things all around.

Prasanna

On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 1:49 PM, Sanjay M <msan...@gmail.com> wrote:

Btw any suggestions: I am wondering how I can make it to Honnemaradu next week as train has waitlisting for different classes:
FC - WL15, 3AC GNWL44/WL24, SL WL 293/218
and buses are full!

On 17 October 2014 13:47, Sanjay M <msan...@gmail.com> wrote:

Those pics are from Kabini river but Honnemaradu is even better :) I'll most probably come for Nov 14th - can you forward me more details, by when should I confirm to make any arrangements?

Cheers,
Sanjay

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Cheers,
Sanjay
Software Designer
http://msanjay.in

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Cheers,
Sanjay
Software Designer
http://msanjay.in