How long is the route?
Will there be any thorns?
Are there any wild animals?
Is it tar road or mud?
Will I get chips?
Can we have a picnic there?
Who will carry the mat?
Can you wake me up on time?
Should I set the alarm in my watch?
....... So on and so forth came the ceaseless questions from Abi when we asked him if he would like to join us for a trek!
Last Saturday we decided to go for a short trek of about 4 km. Since it was not a very difficult route we thought of taking Abi with us. He was very excited when his mother broke this news to him. But then, true to his nature, he couldn't simply simply say yes to the offer. He wanted to be thoroughly sure before venturing into this new adventure. Hence all those questions! But once he made up his mind to join us, he simply couldn't wait for the D-day to come.
Day of the trek arrived after what seemed like an eternity (for Abi)! He was up even before I could wake him up. Unbelievably, he got ready in no time without making a fuss about anything (what dress, shoes and cap to be worn, snacks to be packed, which water bottle to be carried, who will carry what etc etc phew.... hope I've not left out any questions!) since these extremely important issues were decided the previous night itself.
Armed with everything he wanted, we embarked on Abi's first trek. His enthusiasm caught on others as well. It was a beautiful day.. It had rained the previous night. Nature was at its most beautiful. Abi saw the mighty Aravali range, learned the names of some wild flowers, saw purple mushrooms popping out early in the morning. We reached our destination without any difficulties and surprisingly, he wasn't tired at all! Though we did not have a proper picnic there, with a mat and a food basket, we did spend some time playing near a lake and munched some peanuts and biscuits.
I can't believe that my little baby whom we used to carry in our lap so protectively has grown up now and raring to go and explore the big wide world out there....
Pray God to give you strong wings to fly high baby.
