a walk to remember

July 5th, Sunday.

A week before leading to this sunday, a plan was made to venture out about 150 kms away and have a never before experience. Protaras, a small tourist place on the eastern tip of cyprus was the destination. And the never before experience we had was really a long drive worth it.

So about 10 in the morning, we left our home to head to this place. 4 in deva's car and other 4 in my. Driving at about 140-150 kmph we reached the destination in just over an hour. In between, the police on the highway had signalled me to slow down as I was way above the limit of 100. So in the last few mins or so, i did slow down not wanting to spoil the day or my mood by speed tickets and all.

After reaching there, we joined the other group of 4-5 cars who headed out with us. And then we played the game follow the leader. This guy who was leading the pack of cars under the pretext of knowing the route, took us around and around for 3-4 times. We were driving on the same road again and again and again. And then we got lost. So we stopped and asked for directions and finally reached the place. A small resort where we had planned the novel experience. A walk under water.

Yes, you read that right, a walk under water. We headed out to this boat in the sea not so far from the coast. There we were given our gears - swimsuit and shoes and helmets. And then a barrage of safety instructions. We had the helmet on and climbed down a ladder 3 meters below into the sea and on the sea bed. It was amazing. Below into the sea, walking on the sea floor. We saw fishes, marine plants, rocks and sand all around. Looking above we could see the boats and people on the surface.

The instructor gave us food to feed the fish. We held the bread in our hands and a large number of fish would just bite it off our hand with a tickling feeling. It was amazing. Then the instructor took videos of us walking below and feeding the fish.

After about 30 mins spending below water, we climbed up to the boat. It was a surreal experience I never imagined would happen.

Later on we headed to ayia napa and spent some relaxing time on the beautiful beaches there. And then back home.

It was indeed a walk to remember.