We are just a bunch of very normal people doing very normal jobs and currently sworn to corporate slavery. Bored out of our wits most of the time, we were bitten by the travel bug early in life! For us travel does not mean exotic locations with a lot of luxury (Such dreams have been parked for the future when our bank accounts and us will be more in sync!) but more so to explore the lands around u
s in this beautiful country we call our home. What started as a weekend getaway to escape the hype of the city and tensions of life, rather hung in as a habit. Months would go by in planning and waiting but every single time the wait would be worth it. So, here is what you need to know about us -
Besant Varghees, the "Planner"
He can very well be called the backbone of this group. He is the man behind all the brilliant planning, reservations, coaxing lazy people to get out of their comfort zones for a trek, the morning wake-up alarm, the leader and the list really goes on. Basically, he is the captain of our team! Quality - Kickass planning, the practical one and an amazingly patient and calm soul. Creates wonders with his small camera too! Thoshy Felix, also called "Ranger Toshy"
Sir Toshy is our commander-in-chief. He bridges the line between the actual plan and the random adventure that pops up during the trip. Always up for a challenge, this guy can push you to climb the highest mountain convincing you that it’s as easy as crossing a road! An avid sleeper, he misses most of our awesome game sessions thanks to his mysterious doze-off-after-dinner efficiency. Quality - Right hand to Besant, a diehard Chennai vaasi, has a future career as a trustworthy driver and 99% Leech resistant! Jeswin Augustine, the "Food Finisher"
If Besant and Toshy need a partner, it has to be the boy-next-door Jeswin. Not that he is that kind, he is just always around the corner - literally. He is addicted to selfies, nonsensical jokes and food. Don’t go by the image, it’s still a mystery as to where all that food really goes! Quality – The geek in the team, he manages our websites and all those techy-geeky stuff (in need of some nerdy glasses). The definition of "chilled out", he is an amazing company to be around. Viswanath Kartha, the “Real Tripper”
Mr. Kartha jumps roles between being the driver, DJ and camera person (he does underwater shooting too). In line to be named “the kind of good times” for all the good reasons, he truly enjoys a “vacation”. He plays a very important role in driving-routes and geography discussions and has amazing stories to share all the time. If not tripping or working, he loves to spend his time with his lady love – his Classic 500. Quality – Victim to the “Beard craze”, he is always up for an adventure and if you are in his good books he will make it his life’s mission to keep you happy! Jithin Jose, the “Observer”
He is the silent one of the lot but when he speaks, man can he make you laugh or what! He has a little bit of all the above in him and is always supportive of anything us whackos come up with. A gamer by choice, he has dedicated his life to the four walled DOTA world. Quality – Up for any trips, he is usually the man calling “shotgun”. Always the peacemaker, he has a joke on everything and everybody! Sandeepa Ruby, the “Story teller”
Sandy is the baby of our team, she always has the longest and sleep inducing stories to tell but she is a big help keeping the mojo up in the team. All together a thin frame, this lady hogs like Jeswin (yep, using him as a reference), jumps like a kangaroo and can finish a trek in record time. Quality – HR by profession, she helps in posing for the camera and getting the group going! Bibin Dharmaraj, the “Camera-man”
He denies it almost all the time, but photography is his side profession. This guy never fails to capture beauty (with us in it most of the time!) and make us all look pretty. He completes this boy gang and is always up for anything that spells F-U-N! Quality – Photography (major source of our Camera related wiki), another Chennai vaasi! Anju Kuruvilla,
Well that is me and I don’t really believe in self-praise! We have two onshore resources that are an integral part of this venture: Say hello to Paul Alapatt & Freddy Joy Joseph! These two brought all of us together but then in search of new adventures, they travelled to the far lands of USA! But, that did not stop them from being involved. Every trip/meeting/memory has to by default have them (rule!), we terribly miss them. Apart from this, we are blessed with A LOT of friends who join us for our trips occasionally and help us make memories and motivate us to help others go for such amazing journeys. A big shout out to all you amazing people!
