A trip to R-Block

Have you ever woken up a beautiful morning and wanted to do something refreshing, something really different from your routine day. Then I've got an option for you - “Toddy with Mango” at R-Block in Kumarakam. I’ve tried it and its surprisingly really cool.

Abhilash, Edwin, Sajan and I headed out to Kumarakam one day. After a lot of travelling we finally reached Kodimatha Boat Station. @#@$@%$%$% :: LOL The first thing we saw was a drunk man shouting all sorts of filthy words to all travellers who sat in the boat. :D Ha-ha. It was a funny sight. Anyway we didn't care much. We got on the boat and we started our trip - destination “R-Block”.

Wow...As soon as the boat started from the port I felt the magic begin. I’m sure no one could ever sleep in this ride. Trees arranged in a perfect order, the blue sky, blue sea, swarm of ducks passing along side by side with the boat..all perfect. A Gorgeous View. With this ride we could see the conditions the locals live in but they were really happy to see visitors on the boats passing by. Kids laughing and waving hand, people swimming, some fishing. Most of us grabbed the cameras and started taking shots of all what we could get. What ever we take will never grab the true beauty of this place. Its true beauty can only be captured in our mind. The picturesque was magnificent.

Peoples only transport here

Dancing Ducks LOL

Speacial House boat for tourists

After 45 minutes of travel we stepped out of the boat. A green color painted home stood right in front of us. As we entered a huge grin came upon our faces. Its "Toddy" time :) . We started with a bottle 4 glasses and 4 Tapioca-fry,Fish curry(a great combination). As specialities we ordered the Great Dragon Prawn adn Pearl Spot Fish (Karemeen) all hot and spicy...just right!!! By the end of meals we realised we had finished three bottles of Toddy. LOL. Abhilash was singing and i think i remember Edwin laughing A LOT. LOL

Later we hung out at the bridge and started photoshoot...The master photographers being Abhilash and Sajan and the handsome models being Me and Edwin :D . I could feel the wind passing by me which had rthe aroma of freedom and peace. It was a really special moment for us all.

We knew by about 3:30pm theres another boat back to Kottayam, So we ordered another bottle of Toddy this time a new combination "Toddy with Mango". I'm sure only a very few people has tried it. When ever you come to R-Block try this out and let me know.. :)

By the end of that bottle we were stuffed. The boat arrived and it was time to bid bye to Prashanth. We boarded the boat back to Kottayam.

Wow!!! it was one great jolly weekend. Hoping to go there another day.

Blue birds circles Cochin on 24th March 2011 for Twestival

Twestival has been around for 4 years and major part of the society has begun to recognize that its not just a name but its "Twitter Festival" - a festival, one among which focuses on doing good (and by good I mean great) for social wellbeing.

Twestival brings people who interacts online closer through this offline "meet-up" and shed awareness among people on what social causes are to be taken care of.

On the date of March 24th 2011, Cochin Twestival is proud to announce that our team, organisers and supporters, aim in supporting Adarsh Charitable Trust, an institution for the habilitation of differently abled children which is based in Tripunithura. This institution has been caring and supporting these children from 1998and has proven that these kids got talent.

Its our turn to help these kids who live amonst us.
"A man is never as tall as when he kneels to help a child". Every small help we provide makes us all a bigger person. We invite everyone to this social event to share, enjoy and let these kids know that "They are not alone".

Cochin Twestival will be held on 24th March 2011 at the Cochin Gymkhana Club from 5:30PM to 10PM.

We've come across a lot White Whales but finally we've overcome with the help of Blue birds to get support and make this event happen.

We are greatful to our sponsers who supports this event namely - HOPE (Home of Perfect Education), ITnetInfoCom, Grand Palace Hotel - Qatar ,Centipair(contextual Ad sevice through social media) and Cabot Solutions (Sponsoring food and drinks for this Twestival).

Join us, Share the fun and experience and the let kids know..."The children are not alone", we're there for them.

Shattered Heart

Shattered Heart

As it turned from day to night
All have slept but me, i cant.
The thought that i lost you
tortured my mind.
You tore up my heart
when you left me behind.

You gave me hope, you gave me heart
I was sure that you'd never depart.
The days we spent were enchanting and golden,
Why would you leave me,
Without a chat or a reason.

Your memories haunt me every night and day
And my love for you, i cant push it away.
I'm tired of fighting, i'm tired of running,
My love for you will only keep growing.

And all alone in this moonless night,
I see nothing but you when i close my eyes.
The pain grows strong as days pass by,
Hoping you'd be here when i open my eyes.
- Rajesh Mohan