Every team outing would begin with long discussion on the location and the logistics to reach the place. Not everyone would concur on the location(mostly a restaurant) and the number of people is always more than what can be accommodated in the transport available. Once we reach the place, we eat in same set of groups and head home.
But yesterday was totally a different scenario. When someone suggested Go Karting and then food at a place called Beijing Bites(or Bytes ;)) no one disagreed. We squeezed ourselves into the vehicles available and reached the place(oops i forgot the name). Initially I was wondering whether I should jump in and drive or be a mute spectator. In a spur of the moment, I got tickets and I have no regrets in doing that.
But yesterday was totally a different scenario. When someone suggested Go Karting and then food at a place called Beijing Bites(or Bytes ;)) no one disagreed. We squeezed ourselves into the vehicles available and reached the place(oops i forgot the name). Initially I was wondering whether I should jump in and drive or be a mute spectator. In a spur of the moment, I got tickets and I have no regrets in doing that.
We went over the rules, Dos and Donts. We had to sign a paper stating the drive can be dangerous, in spite of all the precautions taken and the owners are not responsible in the event of any mishap. All these only spiced up the event.
We drove in groups of 4 and I headed to drive in the first round. The helper was little apprehensive in handing over his prized possession to me. He went over to say, how I should not press the brakes and the accelerator simultaneously, couple of times. He went down to the extent that he offered to send one of the helpers along. That was all I could take and was ready to retort. Seeing the expression in my face he backed off, saying oh so you now how to drive huh?? But I was stuck not knowing how to start the engine? The helper started the engine and I was all set.
Each of us had 4-5 laps to complete. First few laps, I was driving really slow at say 20KM/hr then went up to 40KM/hr without a single crash into the tyres. Gawd that was great feeling. Initially I dint raise the accelerator fearing the vehicle would topple. It took sometime to realize, despite the size of the vehicle, it was sturdy and wouldn't topple at the speeds that I was driving.
Once on the diaz, we started cheering other groups. Some drove really clumsy and others did a good job. They drove at 60KM/hr and still had control. They started racing and crashing into the tyres or into each other which was awesome. When people suggested second round, I was tempted but I really doubted whether I would have the control. I feared I would go overboard and start driving really crazy. So another round happened and at the end of it, my throat was soar.
We finally left to this place called Beijing bytes. I have never been to a full fledged Chinese restaurant. This was a good place to start. Not knowing what to order, I gave the menu card to someone who had a good taste. I always ordered hakka noodles but something called dragon noodles was even better. After having a sumptuous dinner, caught the bus to Chennai, off on a vacation for three days.
Can the day be any better??
We drove in groups of 4 and I headed to drive in the first round. The helper was little apprehensive in handing over his prized possession to me. He went over to say, how I should not press the brakes and the accelerator simultaneously, couple of times. He went down to the extent that he offered to send one of the helpers along. That was all I could take and was ready to retort. Seeing the expression in my face he backed off, saying oh so you now how to drive huh?? But I was stuck not knowing how to start the engine? The helper started the engine and I was all set.
Each of us had 4-5 laps to complete. First few laps, I was driving really slow at say 20KM/hr then went up to 40KM/hr without a single crash into the tyres. Gawd that was great feeling. Initially I dint raise the accelerator fearing the vehicle would topple. It took sometime to realize, despite the size of the vehicle, it was sturdy and wouldn't topple at the speeds that I was driving.
Once on the diaz, we started cheering other groups. Some drove really clumsy and others did a good job. They drove at 60KM/hr and still had control. They started racing and crashing into the tyres or into each other which was awesome. When people suggested second round, I was tempted but I really doubted whether I would have the control. I feared I would go overboard and start driving really crazy. So another round happened and at the end of it, my throat was soar.
We finally left to this place called Beijing bytes. I have never been to a full fledged Chinese restaurant. This was a good place to start. Not knowing what to order, I gave the menu card to someone who had a good taste. I always ordered hakka noodles but something called dragon noodles was even better. After having a sumptuous dinner, caught the bus to Chennai, off on a vacation for three days.
Can the day be any better??
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