After so many years of driving in India, this is the first time I did a solo long journey. Last Saturday I drove from Bangalore to Coimbatore on my own, non-stop for a total of 6 hours averaging at 70kmph.
I was a little apprehensive about it when I had planned it , because I haven’t done something like that before and I wasn’t sure how to handle any problems in my car, if that happens. But then I did not find an alternative option to leave my car with my sister, now that I ain’t using it anymore.
I started at around 8.45 am after a couple of eggs as breakfast. I decided to stop somewhere if I felt hungry. But then I just kept driving on and on and when I felt hunger I was close to my home town. So decided to just get there and have my lunch.
I have always enjoyed driving. But driving on my own with just me and my thoughts and my songs, and sometimes the lack of it, it’s like a meditative process. I loved it. I had a good old playlist which has always helped me with my driving and I used it this time too. I thought that after a non stop drive like that I would be sore. Thankfully a couple of stretches helped me with my stiffness. Now that I have done that I am a little bit more confident about my driving. And my good old car supported me like a champ that it is.
You’re a brave soul KG. I would be terrified to drive in India.( It’s bad enough here in Canada)
Leslie
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Thank you, Leslie ☺. There was some fear in me but I guess that drove me to be safe while driving.
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There’s always the possibility of a break down while on the road.
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And the more I kept seeing, the more worried i was. But thankfully I managed to get through without a hitch.
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Safer to travel in pairs.
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One item checked off from your list. Good to know about it. It’s not easy driving in India. How was the road from Blore to Coimbatore? I hope the infrastructure wise it must be great if you are averaging 70kmph .
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Thanks, Suyash ☺ It has improved tremendously over the years. I could have done 80/90 easily but didn’t want to risk it when I am on my own. Lot of tolls but good roads.
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Good to know this
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