A Trek to Vasota..

Adding one more name in the list of forts which I have visited. This time it is Vasota – situated near Bamnoli Village, in Satara District, Maharashtra.
It is one of the best treks because everything was club together here. This fort is far from Bamnoli village and to reach there you have to go by launch ride in the backwater. Also, this fort is surrounded by the Koyna Sanctuary. So, it’s like adding many adventures together in the single trip – launch ride in the back water, wild life sanctuary visit and Vasota fort visit. The jungle was very dense that even sunlight was not reaching to us during the afternoon. The fort was diminished by the Britishers a long ago; however we could easily spot some of the monuments and wall structure of the forts.

On the journey towards the top of Vasota, we spotted some of the animals and wildlife creatures like– python, scorpion, crabs, common crow butterfly, many other butterflies and many types of wild flowers. We all have experienced adventure and fun/fear due to leeches and while removing them from our legs. They are such a smart creature that you don’t even feel while they are sucking blood from your body and even their presence on your body. You have to put some salt on them to remove them from your skin.
- Leeches gave us a signature/an autograph in the form of a small bite to almost all trekkers, so that you can keep a remembrance of Vasota Fort visit. :) :) :)

Evening Picture - while returning back. More photos are available here.

A Free WILL concept..!!

It is easy to distinguish between a human and an animal. An animal who always works on instincts basis whereas humans have power to think and they gifted with the free Will. Humans take decisions by using their free will power. Actually, the will power has no shape. We give it a shape of either positiveness or negativeness. Humans can either set examples by using this gift in the right direction or can join the group of animals though they are gifted. But this human animal continue to stay with the humans only. Thank GOD..!!!

Independence & Individualism

Independence and Individualism are always in a pair. If you are seeking Individualism then you need a true independence. So that you can come out as Individual rather being an instance of already existing living objects. On the other side, true independence can achieved by being an Individual. Achieving independence is difficult because we all are inter-dependent on each other some or the other way. However, being in inter-dependence state, you can still achieve Individualism and those who can reach that level are actually a true Individual.

Independence for most of us is to have freedom to make our own choices. True Independence includes a "freedom of not to choose" as well. Many times it happens that we don’t have choice of not to choose and we are going with tide. And we still feel that we are independent and made our own choice.

Worry..!!!

"As soon as we get something bigger to worry, then only we leave the existing one..."

Change is inevitable..!!

Someone has truly said,

God grant me

the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference....

Random thoughts....

My observation says

"Running will help to enhance our patience level"

Today, my friend got stitches ….!!

Today is very dark day for me, because one of my close friends got a big injury. The cut is very big, so the stitches must require. He is crying and shouting because of the pain due to stitches.

/// Flash back ////

Few years back, I met this friend first time in some store. Very interactive and talkative. I was very happy to meet a friend like him. He is very caring, always be in lighter mood to give a feeling of comfort. In almost all outdoor activities he was with me. He was with me on trekking adventure, camping and jungle adventure and saved me from many obstacles. He helped me to keep the grip while walking on smooth surface and wouldn’t allow me to fall down in any of the trekking. However, I was always missing him in formal occasions because he doesn’t like such occasion. Also, I haven’t forced him to join such kind of occasion.

Few days back we both have registered for the Mumbai marathon and he promised me that we will definitely complete the marathon. But everything is not in our hand. During the last week’s trekking, he got a big injury and I have brought him here for the stitches. He is a wonderful friend and I am offering a prayer to GOD about his better health and quick relief. Who wants to loose such a friend…!!!

///come back ///

Today, my mate is sitting in the laps and shouting due to pain. Now, He is no more in a condition to either walk or run, though after lots of attempt he was saved by cobbler.

While returning home, I am extremely upset about my sport shoe’s health and his life.