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A Day's Escape to Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls, with a Visit to CSI Rural Mission Hospital, Mangala

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  A Day's Escape to Gaganachukki and Barachukki Falls, with a Visit to CSI Rural Mission Hospital, Mangala Chapter 1: The Break After a hiatus of nearly 10 months from bike riding, following my new job as a professor at a physiotherapy college in Bangalore, I finally decided to embark on a one-day ride to Gaganachukki and Barachukki, near Mysuru. I also planned to visit the rural CSI Mission Hospital in Mangala village, Chamarajanagar. Chapter 2: The Early Morning Departure The alarm rang at 4 AM, and I was already geared up, ready to start...

Ride to Nadanur, Jawadhi hills and visit to NMSI mission fields

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A Scenic Ride to Nadanur: Faith, Friendship, and Off-Roading Last Sunday, four of us – Binu, Boaz, Joseph, and myself – embarked on a thrilling motorcycle adventure to the NMSI mission field in Nadanur, nestled amidst the Jawadhi Hills. Laden with 100 sweet buns, we set off from Waves Vellore at 5:30 AM, eager to connect with the local community. The ride itself was a scenic delight. We cruised along at a leisurely pace, enjoying the winding roads and breathtaking views as the sun painted the sky with hues of orange and pink. Reaching Nadanur at 8 AM, we were disappointed to find the church empty. With no cell service, we left a note and headed towards Jamaunamarathur for breakfast. Luckily, we found a signal near Veerapanur and contacted Mr. Daniel, the NMSI missionary coordinator. He informed us that breakfast was ready and invited us back to Nadanur. Brother Vinoth Kumar, the local missionary, graciously hosted us and served us a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, Joseph shared a...