Vidya Vikas Academy organised a monsoon hike on Friday, 15th July 2011. The buses were loaded with excited kids from classes 6 to 10, who were singing all the way to Padi, Canacona. There were around 20 teachers who accompanied the students.
The students and teachers together, walked over hillocks, on muddy roads, gushing water and pouring rain. Midway students took a breather to gulp down some snacks and then continued on the journey that concluded at the top of a hill with clear water flowing from a stream.
All we could see around was lush green mountains covered with mist and happy faces of excited children playing in the sparkling water. We boarded our buses wet and tired but having thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The heavy rains were a fitting end to this most enjoyable hike.