Its been almost an year i had that horrible experience on flight.
The impact was so deep that even now i chose it only if must. Only if that is the only way out.
Since then i had almost decided that i wouldnt board a flight again.
Then after a couple of months, thought it is foolish and just to kill my fear i decided to fly again. Felt satisfied about my bravery....and called it 'I faced my fear'
But after that there were a couple of occasions where i could have chosen flying but ended up going by bus. Though i convinced myself that bus was cheaper...deep down it was that fear which stopped me from chosing to fly. The fear had crept back again without my notice
Finally i decided this time take on my fear and booked for a to-fro flight to chennai. I had been wanting to visit chennai and clubbed it with to meet my college mates.
Saturday evening was fun, Friend took me to a couple of pubs and was taken by surprise. I had underestimated the social life of the region.
Sunday morning i got a chance to check out few upmarket bicycles.
Bianchi-Liquigas (priced at a lakh plus rupees), Cannondale.
The food was great....typical south indian hotels with unlimited rice served. Being a veggie and with available options, ate like pig.
On my way back i was more prepared to fly....constantly convincing its better than dying everyday.
Niramish mangsho a.k.a Vegetarian Mutton curry
7 years ago