Cycle Rickshaw !

Days have gone into months, months to years, season’s change from cold to hot to monsoon!!! Memories fade, new ones erupt and Life goes on …..
50 days into a new life in Gurgaon. Taking one day at a time, it has been a great revelation ! Life seems to be full of surprises, with unexpected round abouts, sharp turns and at times even a “ U” turn. No wonder most people panic and it is the desolate who live in a world of “ Maya “ be the first to give up !!!
From the luxury of a Chauffer driven car, travelling @ 80 KMPH, to a great leveler, to travel in a chauffer driven Cycle rickshaw@3KMPH!!! Both driven by Humans, carrying the same cargo – Humans !! At different speeds !! Everyday its half hour by this transport to office and back. Each day is a surprise, depending on the chauffer, so, I classified them into, Superfast “ F 1” , Express and Passenger !!
The first is Mittu,A carefree youth who pedals away to glory, singing away in Bengali, and has a great feel for speed.!! The road is his Grand Dad’s property, Traffic Signals are like Xmas lights !!Cars and Trucks may zoom by, but Mittu hits the road like Schumi on fire at Silverston ! God save the soul, who sits at the back !!
Nayan, is express !!Oh yes, he is fast, but cautious and obey’s traffic rules and lights !!Puts in the extra effort to be on a roll through out our journey, including the Million Speed Breakers we have to overcome !!The first time with Nayan, was indeed a bone shattering experience. One evening, got myself a roasted corn and Nimbus for the journey. We were cruising at normal speed and our friend went over a hump at the same speed !! Boom went the Corn, Splash went the Nimbus and my Laptop fell on to the road, narrowly missed by a speeding Honda City ! Aha ! welcome to the world of Cycle Rickshaw !
From the past experiences, I have become pretty good at this mode of Travel. For all those who intend to Travel by a “ Rick “ a few guidelines for a safe journey ! Press your feet against the drivers’s seat, remember to push your back to the rest as much as possible, It should feel as if you are being held in a vice like grip !! Laptop, strapped across you chest like an AK – 47, one hand holding the roof bar …. And you are ready to start a dream run in a Rick !! The balance one hand is free, for you to say “ Bye “ !!
Mr Prasad, is the “Passenger Driver” He is soft spoken, well mannered and wears a cap, even at night ! Drives his limo at a constant speed and gets over a Hump – as if it was Mount Everest ! His specialty – Pot Holes !!He loves to go into them and out, like Rambo on a roll ! It gives you that feeling of living off the edge !! After many days, I realized his calm and serene face, smooth ride, no rush hour speed, was the result of a constant High on the local hooch !
Weel, that’s that, and its very interesting to slow down the pace of life, lots of time to ponder over thoughts, whilst keeping yourself in one piece in a Rick , with cars whizzing by ,trucks honking to glory and of course the Eternal stoppage when the “Chain” comes off the sprocket ! Take a ride today and save the environment – Its Eco friendly !!