Travelling is my favourite avocation and I often explore many locations with my friends. I usually travel by train or a flight, but I like going on a long car journey with friends which I enjoy to the fullest. Last month, we had a few holidays lined up and decided to go on a vacation with my college friends. I travelled from Mysore to Chikamagalur with my friends Mary and Bobby.
Chikamagalur is a hill station in Karnataka, located about 200 kilometres away from Mysore. Since we wanted to catch a glimpse of sunrise, we started our journey at the early hours of the day. We packed all necessary luggage an evening prior and loaded it into the car. We began our journey excitedly as the weather seemed pleasant and there was little traffic on the roads and had a few rest stops in between for refreshments.
We visited a lake and a monastery where we meditated for some time and felt rejuvenated. Later, we hiked the famous mountain Mullayanagiri. We had local food at a restaurant called Ashoka specials which had amazing service and delicious food. We stayed in a resort for the night which had comfortable room facilities and bonfire space for us to sit around and have fun.
We rented a car for two days as the area has a lot of places with eye pleasing sceneries, worth visiting and travelling by local transport is quite difficult. In addition, car journey is comfortable while travelling long distances and is a lot of fun with friends which enables us to sing and laugh without causing disturbance to any others. It was the first time I travelled so far by car that left me with a memorable odyssey.
Vocabulary:
- Avocation – a hobby
- Glimpse – a momentary view
- Rejuvenated – revitalized
- Odyssey – an eventful journey
Part 3 Follow Up - Questions & Answers
1. What will cars be like in the future?
We would probably have flying cars in the future. With the speed at which technology is developing, it is only a matter of time until we see an unbelievable innovation in car manufacturing. However, this could all be just a dream as we do not know what future has in store. We can only wait and watch or try to contribute to such development if possible.
2. What’s the difference between men’s and women’s preference on cars?
Preferences based on gender is gradually disappearing in recent times. We see both men and women driving supercars which need superior driving skills. Some prefer small cars that give better mileage and comfort than fancy cars. This is more of a choice and a preference of an individual.
3. What are the differences between bicycles and private cars?
The basic difference is bicycle runs mechanically and cars need fuel to be driven. Bicycles are cheaper, economical and environment friendly which also act as a form of exercise making people do physical activity. Although cars are expensive, they provide more comfort and a group of four or five can travel using the same vehicle.
4. Why do people like to have private cars?
Personal cars enable people to have their means of transportation which they can use at any given day and time as they please. Besides, it also acts a symbol of high social status. They also give a comfortable experience even when travelling for long hours while carrying more than two people.
5. Is it a good thing that everyone has his/her own cars?
While cars are convenient to have, they possess an inherent risk to the environment as they are fuel powered and emit dangerous gases into the atmosphere contributing to air pollution. Having more cars also increases traffic problems and demand for fuel. So, it is better to limit owning cars to one or two per family to control the adverse effects of having them.
