The Homecoming

As the closing date of our yardstick intern at B.A.R.C approached, my friends and I made sure to visit the few remaining places in Mumbai, whose plans were gradually being washed away by heavy rains. The downpour was relentless, but we still managed to find our way through the gusty winds, to enjoy the beauty and mystique of the Siddhivinayak Temple, followed by the Mahalaxmi Temple and Haji Ali Durgah. Although photography was strictly prohibited in most of these places, I guess nothing compares to feeling their charm first hand!

We successfully completed our internship and collected our certificates, sparing a few moments to glance back at the nuclear reactors which had been our neighbors every day for a month and a half, before finally stepping out through the gates of the Bhabha Atomic Research Center. I looked for a last time at the massive arch built at the entrance of this famed institution, with gunmen positioned on either side, realizing that this might have been the very last reference to B.A.R.C both in my life and in this blog.

But who said this was the end? I still had four more weeks before my summer vacation got over, and I wasn't going to let it slip by me in an uneventful way! As soon as I got back home, I met up with my long standing school friends at Toons, discussing our spoils over a beer. This was followed by loads of fun and a shopping spree with my family, who were overjoyed to be reunited after exuding months of patience.

Among other things, I had the opportunity to buy the latest Lumia operated by Windows Phone 8, while my father bought an HD resolution five incher, sporting the upgraded Android Jelly Bean OS. Hoping to spend a few more weeks of leisure with friends and family, I've realized that it is these little moments of joy which one can share with their loved ones, that ultimately matter the most in life!...