Journeys to new destinations are always fun. And since they don’t happen as often as I would wish them to, I love to make the most of them.
During every trip, I would typically pull out my big fat Lonely Planet guide and diligently stick to all the tourist spots suggested in there. At the end of it, if I made it all and unconsciously discovered something more, my journey was made.
This Christmas was different. My newly found love for photography (much to the frustration of my accompanying family!) led me to the beach of Fort Cochin.
During every trip, I would typically pull out my big fat Lonely Planet guide and diligently stick to all the tourist spots suggested in there. At the end of it, if I made it all and unconsciously discovered something more, my journey was made.
This Christmas was different. My newly found love for photography (much to the frustration of my accompanying family!) led me to the beach of Fort Cochin.
As I walked past the narrow promenade on the beach, I caught a glimpse of this evening sun peeping through the branches of the trees.
It seemed like a good idea to hang in there, at the famous Vasco Da Gama square and watch the sunset that evening.
Here is a confession. I do not remember the last time I saw a sunset. Well, there have been beach vacations. But catching a sunset wasn’t part of my travel itinerary. Maybe I have been there at the Marina beach (in my hometown, Chennai) at the time of sunset, but I’am sure I haven’t actually sat there and watched it. I may even have turned my back towards it unconsciously or looked elsewhere, enjoying the waves or probably snacking on peanuts (which is more likely!).
Little did I realize, that this day in Cochin, I was about to experience a truly magical sight over a short duration of 20 to 30 minutes.
All through the beach, people were enjoying their evening – kids playing and relishing an ice-cream, tourists catching the evening sea breeze and yes, everyone was looking towards the sky as it changed color by the minute.
It seemed like a good idea to hang in there, at the famous Vasco Da Gama square and watch the sunset that evening.
Here is a confession. I do not remember the last time I saw a sunset. Well, there have been beach vacations. But catching a sunset wasn’t part of my travel itinerary. Maybe I have been there at the Marina beach (in my hometown, Chennai) at the time of sunset, but I’am sure I haven’t actually sat there and watched it. I may even have turned my back towards it unconsciously or looked elsewhere, enjoying the waves or probably snacking on peanuts (which is more likely!).
Little did I realize, that this day in Cochin, I was about to experience a truly magical sight over a short duration of 20 to 30 minutes.
All through the beach, people were enjoying their evening – kids playing and relishing an ice-cream, tourists catching the evening sea breeze and yes, everyone was looking towards the sky as it changed color by the minute.
This couple was engaged in a friendly banter with a dog, their hair reflecting the golden rays of the sun.
After catching all the action by the shore, I planned to walk towards this distant point where quite a few people were gathered. That was the place where I could watch the sun at seemingly close proximity.
With bated breath I sat there watching this mightly golden ball of fire descend slowly into the waiting arms of his beloved ocean to be dissolved into one. It seemed to me like a celestial wedding, with the ocean decked in all her finery, to welcome her groom – the Sun.
Minutes went by…
And suddenly, when everyone was expecting the sun to finally descend into the ocean, a thick shroud of clouds enveloped him.
The bridegroom instantly vanished and was nowhere to be seen!
Indeed, most of us watching this were a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, I must say (and I’am sure you agree!) that this romance was great while it lasted :)
