Mahe Trip...

First and foremost, I can undoubtedly say that our mentorship group was the best in IIMK. Fortunate that I was one among the mentees under KV and Kajal. Two highly respected people and talented in their own ways, they had a big role in my smooth transition towards a B-school life. My other co-mentees were Naren, Jimmy, Bhatia, Khanna saab, Ritchie, Puneet, Bhargav & Indirah. We went for 4-5 outings and every outing was only full of fun, fun n fun!! Being the last outing before graduating, KV and Kajal proposed for a half-day outing at Mahe, approximately 90Kms from the campus. Finally 6 of us (KV, Kajal, Bhargav, Indirah, Khanna n myself) started for the journey on our bikes to Mahe. 

For the starters, Mahe is a former french colony under the Union territory of Puducherry. Located at a distance of 22Kms from Kannur district, it's famous for the golden sand beaches. The natural growth of palm tress around the fringes, gives a spectacular view and also an added element of beauty during the ride. Lucky to study in the God's own country!! Thanks to IIM Kozhikode.

We initially halted at Mahe, near the St. Theresa Cathedral and after a short break we directly proceeded towards the beach. Approx., the last 3Kms is through a jungle of palm trees and offers a spectacular view of the beach on one side and the palm trees on the other side of the road. Probably one of the very few beaches where vehicles could be driven on the beach. 

Immediately we switched into shorts and made a dash towards the beach. It was awesome for the rest of the 2hrs in the sea. Though only two of us knew swimming, we took the risk of venturing farther and it was awesome fun splashing around and Khanna saab made us play ring-a-ring-a-roses...lol..lol. The pic on the left explains the beauty of this beach, and the serene climate is apt for an outing.

It was an exciting day with everyone in great spirits and enjoying as if that's the last day to live. Almost close to sunset and we were a bunch of mavericks who forgot about the world around them and only immersed in having fun to the most possible extent. Though the sea water causes burning sensation, it did not deter us from trying to swim. Khanna frequently said "Agar koi doobne vaala hain tho, sabse pehle Ved hi hoga". My attempts to learn swimming were some of the most funniest moments  of the tour. Credit for the above pics goes to Kajal.

After some funny attempts of photography, we started to Kozhikode at 7:30PM. Asli maza ab aaya..Khanna's bike doesn't have shock absorbers and they are very important during a bike journey. Not surprisingly my back n bottom were in serious pain after this journey. By the time I reached campus, the pain was too difficult to subsidize and it was so funny when Khanna and I started walking after getting down from the bike.

Finally, once again thanks to KV and Kajal and the rest of the mentees for the wonderful time and making my stay in 'K' a memorable one. 

With the last two weeks immersed with numerous quizzes, case studies and assignments and project work, this trip gave me the perfect break which I absolutely needed. Hmm... next week the mids are gonna start and I need to start my preparation. (L->R: Kajal, Me, KV, Indirah, Khanna)

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