Traveling alone, is a myth....
Going by the name Richard Pearse, he was as instrumental in guiding me as was Richard Parker to Pi Patel! Mr. Pearse, a true blue Sydneysider, was my friend philosopher and guide all through the dense wallaby trail - wading through the bushes and shrubs and charting an unknown track all the way up to Flagstaff hill at Lovett's bay.
His enthusiasm did remind me of Carl Fredricksen from the movie Up, while I was as muddled as Russel. I was so much in awe with the beauty around me that I decided to share it with my wife and folks back home. Richard was so enamoured by the fact that you could afford to do so in today's world, that he affectionately joined us in the conversation and admired my wife's 'Bindi'!
The day ended with a free ride back to Church Point on another friendly localite's personal boat, a free ride on Mr. Pearse's Car back to Bayview - where a gentleman named Ian Chappell was his neighbour living right across the street!
And all this, while I was traveling ALONE? Not realy! Thank you, Mr. Pearse, I owe you a nice treat next time, Cheers!! :)
...'Coz just when you start feeling you're all by yourself, you actually begin interacting with a lot more than just people. You befriend a lot more than just a few known faces. You touch new souls, while you feel touched by the few you never knew!
My time in Sydney was all about meeting new people, meeting new souls, meeting new places and in the end, finding myself! My time in Kochi was no different. The grueling trek at the Blue Mountains was no different from the cloud walk at Thekkady! This just goes to strengthen my belief that its not the place alone that matters but what we decide to make of it.
I cannot think of a better soul to begin with than this 82 year old Gentleman!
I cannot think of a better soul to begin with than this 82 year old Gentleman!
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| Mr. Richard Pearse |
Born in 1932, he is as young as the harbour bridge of Sydney, and I was left equally flabbergasted by the strength and endurance of them both!
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| The Iconic Harbour Bridge, Sydney |
I was tired by the end of the climb - it wasn't an easy one, but to my astonishment, Mr. Pearse was neither puffing nor panting! I drank some water and offered him as well but he politely declined and wasting no time, set his tripod up, to capture the picturisque views of pittwater harbour!
He wanted to capture it the way it was done in a 40 year old picture that he had!
He wanted to capture it the way it was done in a 40 year old picture that he had!
His enthusiasm did remind me of Carl Fredricksen from the movie Up, while I was as muddled as Russel. I was so much in awe with the beauty around me that I decided to share it with my wife and folks back home. Richard was so enamoured by the fact that you could afford to do so in today's world, that he affectionately joined us in the conversation and admired my wife's 'Bindi'!
We somehow managed to wade our way downhill before it got dark and well in time for the last ferry - it was easier and faster than we'd expected.
The day ended with a free ride back to Church Point on another friendly localite's personal boat, a free ride on Mr. Pearse's Car back to Bayview - where a gentleman named Ian Chappell was his neighbour living right across the street!
If that wasn't enough of free stuff already, Mr. Pearse gave me free food as well - A Turkish bread and some fruits! Coming to think of it, free food has been something that is so engrained in me, thanks to Google!
And all this, while I was traveling ALONE? Not realy! Thank you, Mr. Pearse, I owe you a nice treat next time, Cheers!! :)
The only word to express this blog is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThnx a lot Mr Pearse for all the company guidance an free stuff u provided my brother
thanks Deepu! :)
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