858 Wet Ramp!

Idhu varaikkum, enna nadandhudhunnaaaa....... Part 3: A Monumental Experience
Part 2: Night Riders, Part 1: 1000 Days and Still Tripping

This day began slowly as we continued Mumbai Express from previous night, with some overlap, since I dozed off while watching some of it and others might have dozed off at other times (a la Thavasi). My impression of the movie and perhaps that of some of the others, changed drastically in the morning from overnight! It was a 360 degree turn! I really enjoyed the comedy and think that Kamal is really the best in terms of comic timing! His previous hits like Panchatantiram, MMKR, Avvai Shanmugi are all a testament to this! Certainly not his best movie, but was a very good entertainer. More in my review, coming soon.

It was a long deliberation on what to do for the rest of the day. Sowmiya's mom and Subha got frustrated at the delay in making the decision, the onus of which, fell on me, since I rejected the apple plantations in Julian. In the end, after going through Tripadvisor and several other Google searches, and voting, we shortlisted it to three places: Wild Animal Park, Soak City or Home Sweet Home. Although there were a couple of votes for the home option and one strongly against the Soak City (yours truly), we decided to go to Soak City, since Wild Animal Park was due to close in one hour!

We headed down I-805 to Chula Vista, being slightly slowed down by traffic around I-8, but we got there at around 3:30pm and availed of the discounted entry tickets. It was a sight since this must have been the first time where two women entered the park in Salwars, with an intent to go on all rides! Two was reduced to one, as Subha decided to change!

I was slowly feeling the nerves ( I am scared of water, which I usually pretend as if I am allergic or irritated by water being poured over my head when I am all clothed). Even in previous trips, I have voiced my opposition to Water activities! But this time, I was caught; my wife on one side daring me and my friends on the other, totally amused. I decided to face it like a Ram, which I precisely did! I can ride the scariest coasters, but being drenched in a pool which is 3ft deep, can freak me out. I think the thrill factor took away some of my fear.

Subha was perhaps the one who enjoyed the experience the most. But all of us, including me, had a great time going through all the rides. It was especially enjoyable to ride together. We did have some starting trouble one some rides due to improper posture, but we figured it out and had a wonderful time! The funnel ride was especially thrilling and so also the Coronado Express. With the luxury of the water tube, despite falling off into the water at Sunset River, I daringly explored the depths of the wave pool.

To this day, I cannot believe that it was really me, who went into this park and the water rides, but I am happy I did! This does not mean that I am going to hunt down all the water parks or activities in the near future ;-) I have to commend aunty for her spirit, I think this is far more commendable than anything else I may have mentioned. She tried out almost all the rides including some of the scary ones and enjoyed with all of us. We felt a touch disappointed that Sowmiya could not ride with the rest of us, but I am sure she has a lot of fun in store with baby!

After this, we headed back home for a quick refresh tea break before heading out to dinner and Coronado.

Thodarum..... Part 5: Monsoon Waiting