The three days in Bangalore were really satisfying even during the pandemic and the city was vibrant and lively especially at night. And that is why I chose to go for walks at night after dinner rather than returning to the hotel. I used to do that when I studied there. Night Walk after Dinner with some music. And I never did any of it in my hometown at the moment as I have been ordering through the food apps rather than eating out. Probably because there weren't any restaurants nearby and you had to walk further more to spot one. It was more lively in a row in Bangalore and here it is only part by part. 

Friday was about going to college to get my work done and also getting the bags from my best friend. Saturday was about chilling  with my best friend for one last time in the city i.e. the Finale. Along with that having the meals outside and strolling around. 

So Sunday was the last day of my weekend trip and it was also the first day of a new month. Apparently, the last time I left the Garden City was on the first day of a month (March). I went to church on Sunday and then went to see my cousin who has been there for long and we did meet the last time I left and because I returned, we decided to meet again but in a different place other than the mall we usually met. 

We met at a cafe near Church Street for a light lunch and that was far from the place I stayed but that was the most lively and vibrant places of all in Bangalore and it felt really nice. We chilled for a while and I told her that it felt really good to be back and walking around the city especially at night that I don't get to do it that often in my hometown. To which, my cousin put out a perspective saying that the people in my hometown are more aware than the people in Bangalore as they are out all the time. Maybe that is true and I enjoyed that in the short trip. 

It was during this meeting I was informed by the bus travels that I have to take a covid test as it the state has made it mandatory especially returning to my hometown. I was initially worried as I didn't want to get stuck here and luckily we got a place and got the Antigen test done as the other would take time and also took a print out for the copies. That was sorted!

I returned to the hotel room with the copies and also packed my stuff. The journey would be smooth now but was I ready to go? My mind was filled with mixed emotions and I didn't know what I was feeling. I knew that it didn't feel good. While on a video call with my family, my mother asked me if I was feeling sad on leaving Bangalore as my face was evident. 

Yes! I was feeling very sad. Maybe I wanted to stay. But what would I do then? Only I knew that I had few hours and that I should relish those remaining hours. Now that the packing was done, I stepped out for dinner and then walked around for a while enjoying the lively and vibrant city one last time. That didn't make me feel good and I thought I was going to cry because in an hour or two, I was in the bus. I did enjoy walking through those quiet and still vibrant lanes all by myself and passing my people, shops and restaurants. I enjoyed walking around and feeling the vibes which I didn't get to feel any of it in my hometown probably because nobody wanted to step out. 

The stop was close to my hotel and so it was fine if I didn't leave too early but after walking around for quite a while, I vacated the room and took an auto to carry all my bags to the stop and I boarded the bus. It was all fine then. I was fine then. There was no mixed feelings which I underwent few hours ago. I was almost distraught from the time I printed the papers till the time I returned to vacate but after boarding the bus, I was fine. 

I know I can go anytime I wanted but it didn't be possible at the moment because of my classes and other travel restrictions that have been imposed lately. Thank God, I planned the trip much earlier and managed to return before it turned out to be inconvenient. Now that I am back home and to my daily routine, I am trying to focus on that at the moment and I am glad that I got to fulfil this major goal which has been bothering me for a while and now that clear, I can focus here.

Bangalore, I know that I have missed you when I returned but when things are smoother, I will surely come back.