Kalaiagaran’s
First Solo Journey by Jazz!
Kalaiagaran, II MA English, has done an awesome vlog, documenting his first solo motorcycle trip on his Honda SP 125.
He not only explores historical sites but also presents some interesting glimpses into natural scenery in the process, along the coast near Chennai.
His solo-journey begins at 8:45 AM from Pulichur, on his bike that he has fondly named as “Jazz,” and then starts to share with his viewers, his excitement on his first solo expedition.
His first pitstop is at Sadras Fort aka Sadranga Pattinam, a Dutch fort that was a major trading hub for muslin, cotton, ghee, and pearls.
He takes us on a tour of the well-preserved granaries and a secret tunnel that historically led to the queen’s room by the sea for privacy. He then proceeds to visit the Dutch cemetery, which contains 14 graves with intricate, unique patterns on them.
While he is in awe of the architecture, he also expresses his deep sense of frustration at the graffiti and vandalism that are causing great damage to this great historical site.
His next pitstop is the Alamparai Fort, which was built by the Nawabs of Arcot between 1735 and 1740, and later gifted to the French before finally being destroyed by the British. Unlike Sadras Fort, this fort is almost in total ruins, with only the outer walls remaining, as a lone witness to such a great empire.
Back then, this site seems to have served as a mint for copper coins known as “Alumpari Vahan”.
En route to Alamparai, he stops at a scenic pine forest, and also gives a note of caution to solo travellers to be cautious of camouflaged snakes like the Russell’s Viper in dry leaves.
He also shares a quick tip for identifying Eucalyptus trees by crushing and smelling the leaves to distinguish them from similar-looking Pencil trees.
Kalai takes his viewers on his final stop – the scenic Kovalam Beach, where he enjoys the atmosphere and revisits childhood-style carnival games.
The highlight of this stop is trying “mole crabs” which he describes as a healthy, protein-rich snack.
Kalaiagaran concludes this engaging video by advising fellow riders to take frequent breaks to avoid back pain and to stay hydrated throughout the trip. After a rewarding day on wheels, he reaches home, by 6:51 PM, marking a successful end to his first solo vlog.
Kudos, dear Kalaiagaran!
You
may want to watch his YouTube Vlog HERE
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