A Sunday so memorable !!
By bodhisatya
@bodhisatya (2384)
India
September 29, 2009 1:21pm CST
This past week has been festival time here in India. It was a long weekend from Friday till Monday.
There were many and many things to do, but my best friend came up with an idea. He suggested that we visit "Waterkingdom" - A Water Theme Park, biggest in Asia, located about a 100 kms from our place. I had never been there before so was a bit hesitant. But the morning on Sunday we started on his bike. The early morning breeze was exhilarating, and being a Sunday the roads were free from traffic. We had to cross some small villages with lush paddy fields surrounding. The view was breathtaking before we finally reached the theme park.
We had a small accident before reaching there. we tumbled down from the bike due the dirt road. I was left with some bruises, but could it dampen our spirit? Naaahhh...
There was a miniature train that took us from the main gate till the park. And once we were there we were welcomed with a lake of water (artificial) with tides coming over. Me and my friend just ran and dived into it. All my fear and apprehensions were gone once I was 'in' there. Then came the turn of the giant slides.We were on each and every slide.It was simply thrilling to fall from 30 mts height or more into a gushing stream. We had decided we were not gonna miss a single slide out there.
Our lunch was Chineese food and again we were into the water. I never got drenched or stayed in the water so much before in my life. By the time I reached home I had to take a rigorous bath to scrub off the chlorine, but it was fun. I will remember this day for a long time to come. It was even more enjoyable because we two are great friends and enjoyed every moment of it.
I was on my bed that night and still felt as if I am floating.
Enough of me, what were you doing this Sunday? Was it a great weekend for you? Have you ever been to a water park? Do you enjoy staying and playing in the water. How was your weekend?
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
29 Sep 09
Ah Bodhi, you described it so well I could almost taste the chlorine in the water. I am so happy for you. It sounds a really memorable day.
Water does energize us and also gives a sense of wellness. I hope that you9u have many wonderful Sundays like this one. Blessings
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@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
30 Sep 09
Thank you so much Cynthia, yup, it was a great Sunday and I enjoyed very much. Wish that you too have a great time ahead.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
30 Sep 09
Hello friend,
So much you had this day my friend.I can feel about it,sleeping and feeling still floating in waters after a long time of swimming.
And,it's so relaxing to sleep after swimming too.
But this day,SUNDAY,here in my country,we are mourning after the storm put us into flood.The whole city of MANILA,Philippines,the country's capital city were all in waters.
Luckily,our place is one of the less damaged areas and no fatalities so far.
But,our neighboring cities were still under waters till now.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
30 Sep 09
Awww.. I am so sorry that Manila is under floods. I had been to the Philippines earlier this year, and I was in Cagayan De Oro. I had to change my plane at Manila.
I am so sorry to know the state of affairs there. I pray for your safety and speedy recovery of the city.
Bodhi
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
30 Sep 09
Be safe and take care dear friend. May your city come out of this as fast as it can! God Bless.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
30 Sep 09
thanks for your concern my friend,
It is the Manila itself,the city was submerged into waters,floods everywhere,i lived here in the city.
My place been flooded too,but thanks God waters doesn't reached my house,but so sad,many people were homeless now and some lost loved ones,properties and everything.
Thanks again for your warm console
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
30 Sep 09
hello bodhi,
long time no hear from you. am very glad to read this discussion. guess am getting nostalgic.
i have been to small pools with several slides and it is really fun. i usually go with my whole family on reunions. the last time we went to something like that was when my sister went home for a vacation from abroad, that was july this year. we went to the nearby island with newly opened resort with several various slides and pools. it was really fun.
ann
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@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
30 Sep 09
I missed you too Ann. Good to know that you love to be in the "water sports".
How is your place, is it also flood affected? Pray not. Is it only Manila hit by the floods or there are other places too?
Take care,
Bodhi
@melanie_abayle (66)
• Philippines
30 Sep 09
i think you did not forget it on your sunday its memorable, about my sunday i will visit to my family, go to the mall together with my husband, and go to the church! i will clean my house during weekend..
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