The speaker describes their journey to Goa, India, on a bike, where they had initially planned to meet their father, but ended up traveling alone. Along the way, they encounter various problems, including a wrong turn, a blocked route, and a dead phone battery, which lead to unexpected adventures and interactions with locals. The speaker reflects on the importance of being open to new experiences and seeking help from others when needed. They also share their observations about the beauty of the landscape, the kindness of strangers, and the value of learning from life experiences.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator landed at Goa airport.
2. The narrator's father, referred to as Papa, did not travel with the narrator due to some reason.
3. Papa called the narrator from BITS Pilani Goa campus.
4. BITS Pilani Goa campus has a speedometer that should be checked for seasonal speed.
5. The narrator and their family were riding bikes.
6. The narrator's family was having fun growing up in a village.
7. India gained independence in 1947.
8. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a key figure in integrating princely states into India.
9. Goa, Sikkim, and Daman and Diu were not part of India at the time of independence.
10. The narrator's mother, Premvati, is mentioned.
11. The narrator crossed the first toll of their life.
12. The narrator visited Sanskriti Resort.
13. The narrator took a wrong turn and got lost.
14. The narrator used Google Maps to navigate.
15. The narrator was unable to call anyone due to a lack of phone signal.
16. The narrator met someone named Yadav's brother.
17. The narrator visited Amar Hospital Road.
18. The narrator met someone named Suraj Shrestha at Sanskriti Resort.
19. The narrator attended a meeting with someone named Lokayukta.
20. The narrator experienced rough roads and rain during their journey.