Hey guys! Am back to complete the story of my journey. I had reached the KYJ station (for details, plzz refer to previous posts). So lets start...
ICPC Amritapuri & Munnar
ICPC Amritapuri & Munnar
Somehow, after all the troubles, I reached the Amritapuri Univ.. At first glance, it looked like an ordinary college, definitely not better than mine, but it turned out that they had better service than we had (we seriously lack services!). Anyways, I called up Goofs & Diva, and when I reached the campus, I was greeted by my two budds. Following this, was my formal registration, a short meet with Basil and other Codechef Guy (I keep forgettin his name) and collection of ICPC & Codechef Goodies (AWESOME!!).
Now comes the beauty of the college. I was accompanied to our room by a University student. They treated us with such honor and respect(Man! I wouldn't have given that much of respect to any unknown person whom I had just seen), I was like Whoa!! Not only, he helped me with the luggage, he checked if everything was available in the room. Also brought a water bottle. Nobody , I mean Nobody on Earth, would have done this much, that too, selflessly(He wasn't getting anything from me!! :P). Seriously, hats-off !
OK, so everything here was awesome, we made new buddies (Finally I met some IIIT-H guys!), went on a beach, saw Google Women of the Year (Sorry bhokaal ! Couldn't do much!), and so on. Finally came the judgement day, in which we screwed up (as usual). Now here, during the result announcement, we had Mr.Bhavin Turakiya (CEO, Directi) as a special guest. This guy has some persona & attitude (Loved the way he talked, and danced while talking!!). Then, we all set for Munnar. Well nothing much to describe in here, the pics on my facebook profile are more than enough. After this, I set for Mumbai, Yeah!!
MUMBAI
I was going to Mumbai after a long time. The people in here are cool, in a sense that they don't indulge in others life at all, but are helpful as well. I liked their attitude and body language, the local trains, the rush. This city actually runs. I bet u wont recognize the road you saw 2 years ago. Well, I had 4 days & a lot of people to meet, so no fooling around in malls or parks. I met all of them, along with some fooling around. The best part was, I met my grand seniors, Ravi Sir & Akshay Sir, about whom I had heard so much. These guys were totally fun and awsome, the coolest guys I had ever met. We roamed around like 2-3 hours, on the streets of Hiranandani & not to forget PIZZA HUT, & there wasnt a single moment I didnt cherished (Thank You! Sirs').
I was going to Mumbai after a long time. The people in here are cool, in a sense that they don't indulge in others life at all, but are helpful as well. I liked their attitude and body language, the local trains, the rush. This city actually runs. I bet u wont recognize the road you saw 2 years ago. Well, I had 4 days & a lot of people to meet, so no fooling around in malls or parks. I met all of them, along with some fooling around. The best part was, I met my grand seniors, Ravi Sir & Akshay Sir, about whom I had heard so much. These guys were totally fun and awsome, the coolest guys I had ever met. We roamed around like 2-3 hours, on the streets of Hiranandani & not to forget PIZZA HUT, & there wasnt a single moment I didnt cherished (Thank You! Sirs').
Surat, Raipur and back to Home!
From here, I went to Surat, to my uncles. Not much to describe in here, but still my bros took me to some really cool places, & munch some really tasty food. Then, off I go to Raipur (Nanighar). I went to a church for the first time in here, and that too on a Christmas evening. Nicely decorated, it was similar to a temple, not much of a difference. Then usual gossiping with my bro n sis', chat with uncles & nani, just great. Now was the time to go home!!
From here, I went to Surat, to my uncles. Not much to describe in here, but still my bros took me to some really cool places, & munch some really tasty food. Then, off I go to Raipur (Nanighar). I went to a church for the first time in here, and that too on a Christmas evening. Nicely decorated, it was similar to a temple, not much of a difference. Then usual gossiping with my bro n sis', chat with uncles & nani, just great. Now was the time to go home!!
What I learned...
I learned that I can travel for 2 days, & that too alone!!
I learned that I am an average coder & need to improve!
I learned that I am an average coder & need to improve!
I learned that I am bad at talking to TT in trains.
I learned to talk to people who look completely strange and roam in completely unknown streets.
I learned to make new friends.
I learned a part of what life is...
still learning!!!
still learning!!!
-CA