In the lap of nature

I have either watched a movie or had had a dinner at a swanky restaurant or both, the previous day. Just the thought of getting up and going to office is killing me. Even as I reach office, I am already thinking about when to leave for home.
That's how Monday mornings typically start for me. And then I wonder, if the weekends are for taking a break and for rest, how come I am so badly exhausted at the start of a week.
How, instead of coming back fresh to work, I am even more tired?

But, this weekend was a refreshing change from the tiring(?) weekends I usually have. I got to spend 2 days in a wonderful, natural environment, away from our crowded city, the pollution, the traffic.

Have you ever spent two days without carrying a cell phone, a wallet, a watch with you? Try it. Trust me, you have no idea of the immense sense of freedom and lightness it brings. It’s like a huge load is off your shoulders. To have no obligation to answer the phone, to have no idea about what time of the day or night it is, is pure bliss.

Pick up any newspaper or watch any news channel. These days, they either talk of corruption, match fixing, accidents and some controversy or the other. Why should one fill his or her mind with all this trash? To have freedom from the grip of newspapers and televisions creates so much free space in your mind, it’s as if you have emptied the recycle bin 

We went trekking to a small fort nearby on Sunday morning and were greeted with a clouded sky, lots of fog and a sprinkling of intermittent rain. Along our way to the top, we had to cross a small river, which made the walk really exciting. The feel of the cold water touching the feet was so soothing.
Halfway to the top of this fort, we found a majestic waterfall. It was inviting us in its laps. It was time to get totally drenched in water. The water was so pure and clean, I bet no mineral water can be better. I just closed my eyes and heard the sound of water falling from the top. It was so rhythmic and calming.
Imagine my joy when a hot plate of upma was served to us, even as we are enjoying a swim in that water. It was a rare joy to be had in the lap of nature.

I would just love to go back and have this experience again!