After 17 hours on the train, we finally reached Mangalore. From here, we took a taxi to Manipal. It was already past midnight when we reached my sister’s apartment. Anyway, I’m glad she has reached the campus safely. Manipal is not a tourist destination. This is where my sister and few hundred other Malaysians study. I stayed there for 3 days, preparing for my solo journey and getting to know the surrounding area including a visit to the most bizarre museum. She also carried me around on her beat-up scooter which only she dare to ride. I also enjoyed myself during lunches and dinners with her housemates and some of her friends. I had so much fun it made me reluctant to bid her farewell when it was time for me proceed to my next destination; Panaji in Goa.
Depart from: Trichy
Arrive at: Mangalore
Transportation: Train (class 2A)
Departure time: 5.00am
Arrival time: 10.05pm
Travel time: 17 hours 5 minutes
Distance: 647km
Transport cost: Rs. 991
Accomodation: Sister’s apartment
Room cost per night: Free
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I have a good pair of legs to climb up mountains, a good pair of eyes to see unfamiliar sceneries, a good pair of lungs to dive deep into the ocean, a good pair of ears to listen to musics of faraway land, a good stomach to get adventurous with foreign foods, a good pair of arms to hug those who meant a lot to me and a good back to carry my backpack across countries...
glad u enjoyed it. *big smile* btw, my scooter has become more beaten-up den ever! *sweat*
Just be careful with your scooter. Don’t ride too far and too fast with it.
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