A Painful Illusion

I choke as you smother me.

I weep at the pain you inflict on me.

I can feel a lump building in my throat,

Breath seems to elude me.

Why are you so elusive? Why do you trouble me?

I have waited for you for so long,

I have longed for you forever.

Now you turn around and walk away

Why are you so elusive? Why do you trouble me?

I don't know if I should stay afloat or

Drown in the tide of my sorrow.

Once a joyous person, now a down-trodden loser

Whatever I do I will make sure, you will never trouble me.

Trip To LEH - Biking Gear And More.....

I am often asked by my fellow bikers about the things that need to be carried for the bike trip to Leh. Hence I have made an exhaustive list for the benefit of everyone. These are the mandatory items that need to be carried if you are planning for the bike trip to LEH.

·         Carry your own helmets

·         1 pair of gum boots

·         2 pairs of biking gloves and 1 pair of thermal gloves (you will need it in snowy conditions)

·         Scarf to cover your mouth

·         1 ear plug

·         Sun glasses

·         Tablets - DIAMOX, METROGYL, DOLO650. You need to consume Diamox only when you feel dizzy.

·         1 glucose packet, biscuit packets and dry fruits to support you for at least 3 days.

·         Rain coat and umbrella

·         1 Thermal wear

·         Water proof bags or polythene to cover your bags in case it rains.

·         5 pairs of socks

·         Toiletries

Most of the above items are available in Manali. However it is better to buy the items before hand to avoid any last minute surprises.

More than anything else you will need to have an attitude of  " darr ke aage jeet hai " :)
Have a safe journey :)