Day 22
3.11.2022 ( Thursday )
Me When I met Dinesh bro yesterday, He told me about the ISRO museum where you have to register yourself to see the museum. So I registered on the spot and was planning to go today. So today's plan was to visit the museum and also I found a store in Kochin were they were selling the butane gas cylinder cans. So in the morning I directly went to the Camper store and the owners were very friendly it was around 12pm and Planned to have lunch nearby. A Tamil Nadu style briyani shop Saranya Mess. Also one thing I have noticed is that the Kerala buses are much taller than Tami Nadu buses.
So went to ISRO museum after having lunch in Saranya mess. You have drop every electronic items in the checking center. So I am unable to take any pictures. There was a staff who explained neatly about all the mission of ISRO. When I asked about the SpaceX reusable rocket, she said there is no comments. Hehe. Well I got to know Vijay Kamley from All India Radio from Goa who is also visited the museum. Will probably meet him when I am Goa. So after visiting the museum went to Lulu supermarket and buy few things and also had my monthly cheat meal in KFC. I think I will be doing this for every month where I do not worry about budgets and just eat. :) So Tomorrow will be going to Kochin and then the next day is the Polygon event.
Day 23
4.11.2022 ( Friday )
Got everything packed up and went to the parking slot to take my bike. That is when I noticed the scratch marks in the tank due to the Tank Bag magnet. So when riding few dust particles tend to enter below the tank magnets which then make scratch marks in the bike. Well it was expected when I bought the tank bag I had to compromise. :) So started from Trivandrum and met Muhammed bro who I met through Couchsurfing for morning as Tea as I wasn't able to meet him during the two days stay. Also tried to vlog my travels with the Insta360 and I am sure it will come pretty good.
After 4 hours of drive, I reached Kochin. I went directly to Decathlon because there was rain in Allepey and wasn't able to cover the bag which I have in the pillion seat with the Tarpaulin sheet. So after purchasing it went directly to the Youth hostel. Only after going that they mention that the rooms have been booked and there are no rooms. I did call them yesterday and ask them if I should book online and they suggested that I can directly come and book the place. Well this incident was a blessing in disguise and also a hell, which I will tell why. So after that the guy in the reception suggested an another dormitory room in Gulf Plaza. So I went there and booked a dormitory. When I asked If I can see the room, the receptionist said that it is just 6 beds. So I paid there and little did I know that I have to climb four floors to reach the room taking all of my stuff. Never going to do this mistake again. There were already 5 guys in the room and they were vacating today, So I was having the room by myself. I went out and had Briyani in the nearby restaurant which was little different with some resins and was good.
Day 24
5.11.2022 ( Saturday )
So I got an another room mate around midnight but the hell started from there. Too many mosquitos! I last had this scenario when I was in hostel in Madras University. Well, had to wake up in the middle of night due to the bites. Smashed some of them to pulp and slept. I was able to sleep as I have been in situations like this with mosquitoes, bed bugs, etc... I can adjust and just sleep but no way I enjoy them. Haha. So after that start preparing for the event and that is when the next thing happened while Putting on my belt, the belt buckle broke. Perfect timing! So had to wear riding pants to the event. Hehe. Why not! I removed the level 2 armours from the pant and wore it. While prepping to go to the event, two fellows saw my bike and enquired. It seems they were going to the Polygon Roadshow as well.
Went to the Polygon road show and it was great to see a lot of people. To be honest, met Aju. I have had few interactions before on twitter. It was him who introduced me to other guys in the event. He reminded me of NFTTamizhan.eth :) Hope you are doing good bro. Also Aju asked If I had accommodation and invited me. I took his invitation and went to his home. The youth hostel room booking became a blessing because I was able to meet Aju bro.
Day 25
6.11.2022 ( Sunday )
Took rest in Aju bro's home! Aju has a nice house, a nice view and also we can hear the planes taking off and landing. Around Afternoon we went to pick Bella. While travelling we talked a lot about Web3 and my project, etc... So it was chill day. Planned to meet Tilak anna from Sevai Karangal who is in Kochin for some event but had to skip it as It was going to be late. Took and some rest. Also Aju showed me a nest made by a bird which is has been there like around 10+ years. These are like small mud based nest where the bird uses their saliva with mud when placing it and once it hardens, it becomes a nest. Totally wonderful to see. I haven't seen that before so it was mind blowing how birds are great builders.
Day 26
7.11.2022 ( Monday )
So I already phoned my classmate Shruthi to stay in her house which is near Munnar. So got myself ready in Aju bro's home and started my trip. Had to say bubyee to Bella as well, the most attention seeking lab I have seen. Visited a puncture shop as my tyre pressure felt getting down within a day or two. After checking there was no punctures, probably have to check it again when I give to service in a Royal Enfield Showroom. So left Kochin, the ride was great. It was a pleasant road. Reached Shruthi's home in the afternoon, had some good meals and then it clicked. I had a great time in the polygon roadshow and met amazing people like Aju. Maybe I should see if I will be able to attend all the other roadshows as well. Once I saw the schedule, I decided to do that then. This is kind of like a detour but still, the whole point was to meet Web3 people all around India. I had to take the chance.
So I mapped out everything and it is going to cover around ~6500km under 20 Days. It is going to be fun, exciting and scary too. I am not biker in any sense, It was just I had a bike so it made sense to travel in bike for the most part. As it is most convenient in most of the cases.
Day 27
8.11.2022 ( Tuesday )
A great morning! Cleaning my chains and applying lube to it while Franko checking me always! You can also see Enzo and Arlo in the back in their cage. Did some website work and tested the video edits. Also will be going to Emi home for a dinner. Also talked to Shruthi's dad while having Breakfast. Then evening arrived and started my ride to Emi home, Should have recorded in video but forgot to record it. Also forgot to bring the minerals to Emi's home too which I was planning to. Well there will be next time! I reached Emi home and the whole family was waiting for me! We had dinner! I should have informed earlier and I must plan to visit during the Weekends so that Emi is free. Had nice food! Then said Bye Bye! and went to Shruthi's home. Also I forgot to bring my gloves, I should have brought it. I will be leaving to Hosur tomorrow! So have to sleep early and slept early! :) Shruthi told me to wake her up in the morning but I am not gonna do! I know how hard it is to wake up when you have worked fully in the night!
Day 28
9.11.2022 ( Wednesday )
While starting my ride in the morning, that is when I noticed that my riding pant was torn in the back. Shit! I don't know where I was wearing and how many of them saw me with that! Not to worry was wearing my shorts inside! Anyway planned to call Motowear and send them when I am passing Salem today! Apart from this! I really enjoyed the ride from Shruthi's home to Bodi Medu! Loved it! Caught a glimpse of it in video as well! Will be sharing that later in the youtube Channel! But enjoy the pictures! Nice Chill Climate with amazing views and fully fog!
So I was in salem and my dad insisted to come home! I was planning to just eat in some hotel and head to hosur to meet my friend deepak and stay there! As I was planning to go to Anantapur! After going there had a change of heart and skipped hosur! Will be spending the night in Salem in home itself. So again did some sticker work to add QR code to the Top Box Pannier.
