It's fun to stay at the y-m-c-a

They have everything for you men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys ...

So true. Well except for the part where they call us men, but we shall just let that slide, shall we?

As you read this, I'm in the outstation YMCA camp. Merrily living it up at a National Youth Camp for youth from the ages of 18 to 30 across India. I've quietly snuck off from work.

This will be my second YMCA camp in three years. The first one was in Yellagiri, a little hill station near Chennai and this one is near Pune.

I've been looking forward to this camp ever since I heard about it approximately four months ago. So please pray that I'm having a great time as I hope I am, with swimming, rock climbing, rappelling, rifle shooting, treasure hunts and campfires.

See you all on the other side.

Comments

Titaxy said…

have loads and loads of fun

16 October 2009 at 23:55

Homecooked said…

Have lots of fun :) I am sure you'll have a great time!

18 October 2009 at 13:33

SMM said…

Sounds like lots of fun :)

19 October 2009 at 13:47

Gentle Whispers said…

@ Titaxy, Homecooked & SMM: Thank you. I had a great time.

4 November 2009 at 22:03

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