The summer road trip

The summer road trip

The bright alluring sun had set itself high in the sky. The shimmering rays had filled the atmosphere with a fresh aroma of early summer. I could feel the summer breeze flow past my window which spread the scent of happiness and joy. I and my family were at the dining table ready for breakfast, when grandfather announced in his loud and clear voice, “we are going on a road trip!” everyone’s eyes lit up and with an amazing zeal we cried out, “ROAD TRIP! “

My mother and all my aunts packed some light snacks and other necessities...father and all my uncles got the mechanical things fixed and the car ready...I and my cousins packed some games and ball...

My grandparents, three cousins, two aunts and uncles, mother, father and I...were all set for the trip!

As we drove by, I gazed at the trees alongside. The trees looked green and golden, some were yellow too. The vast mountains were covered with dense dark green and huge trees... we sang songs, shared jokes, played ludo, ate pancakes and then rested for a while. After resting grandfather and grandmother sang together their favourite song, it was a delight to hear them!

We all were soon on the top of a small hill. We stopped just for a while to admire the place... The sky seemed like an endless patch of light blue velvet spread all over. This part of the green ground, especially the hill... it was covered with huge trees. The trees were short but, large. Each tree possessed many interconnecting branches at the top, which gave it an effect of a web. They all had a pastel green shade, some were sea-green too. The sun cast its pale yellow light from between the trees, which poured in like a rain of needles. We could not feel the actual heat. Instead, light breezes blew across. They carried the scent of soil, dampness, forest and earth.

We got back in the car. We descended the hill down. On our way we crossed the countryside, it was quiet pleasant as always!

After an hour or so, we were back to town. The same tall buildings, railways, markets, crowded streets and noise.... we reached home with rather sweet and everlasting memories! The day had been ecstatic! Quality time with family is the best time.... in this time we can share stuff, have fun, learn things and enhance relations with better communication!

At night all I could smell was smoke, mist, petrol, the city smell! I compared the scent to the countryside and the hill which was, damp, forest, fresh and pleasant... so much NATURE like!

-Gauri Kadam