My Great Dosa Escape
During the last summer holidays, after wrapping up a hectic exam period, I felt completely drained. I instantly declared, “I need a vacation!” Soon after, I packed my bags and travelled to my uncle’s place in Bengaluru. The very next day, my mom returned to Mysuru, and my adventure with my uncle and aunt officially began.
I explored all sorts of places: Rameshwaram Café, Dakshina Café, Meenakshi Mall, Vega City Mall, and the ever-amazing Phoenix Market City. And the shopping! I went from store to store, trying on clothes and clicking enough selfies to last till next summer.
Then came the food highlight — a café called ‘99 Variety Dosa’. There were endless dosa options: noodles dosa, pizza dosa, and the legendary Mysore Masala Cheese Dosa. I was basically living inside a food fantasy!
After 8–10 days, my uncle and aunt got busy with work, and boredom started creeping in. “Time for my next mission!” I thought. I decided to visit my cousin on my own.
I booked a cab to JP Nagar Metro Station, got my ticket, and boarded Bangalore’s Namma Metro. I switched from the Green Line to the Purple Line at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station without getting lost — yes, I impressed myself!
Finally, I reached my cousin’s house. When I rang the bell, they were shocked. “You made it by yourself!?” I tried to look cool while hiding my sweaty panic.
We had a blast! We played games, laughed non-stop, and yes — ate more food. We went to UB City Mall, Phoenix Market City Whitefield, and other fun spots. Basically, I was living the Bangalore dream.
After 3–4 days, it was time to return to Mysuru. I boarded the train at Krishna Raja Puram Railway Station, waved goodbye, and began my solo journey back.
When I reached home, my family was surprised and thrilled — not just because I returned safely, but because I had traveled across one of India’s busiest cities, switched metro lines, and found my way almost entirely on my own (Google Maps was my hero!).
I was proud.
I was free.
I was fearless.
Now I know — I can travel alone. (As long as there’s Wi-Fi and Google Maps, of course!) . This trip taught me something important: stepping out of your comfort zone and trying things on your own can be scary, but it also makes you brave, confident, and ready for anything. Sometimes, the best adventures begin when you take the first step.
