A refreshing short trip to Satapada, Chilika
That was very much necessary to return to the state of calm and relaxation.
After so much chaos in this month, last week, we visited Satapada to explore the beauty of Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia, sprawling over an area of around 1100 square kilometers. This trip was on cards since last two years, as the Chef of our favorite restaurant always invited us to his resort that he has newly built. It's his home town and he has built a resort there, to provide livelihood to his people residing in the village, contributing to a greater cause.
After reaching Satapada, these local boats are the only means for people to go to their village, carrying everything. Satapada is famous for Irrawaddy dolphins at my place and there is a govt boating facility to provide ride to tourists, but that's a limited travel for a hour, with very high charges.
Over the last few years, we have developed a very close bonding with the Master Chef and he assured to be present personally and take us to places creating some unforgettable memories of life. He has his own private boat in which he came to pick up us.
After unloading all our luggage in his boat, I kept the car at a safe place where he has arrangements to keep for few days. In the mean time he picked snacks and drinks for us for the best water trip of our life.
It was a little more than a hour trip in his boat with loud music, that triggered my alpha brainwaves, instantly activating the parasympathetic nervous system, bringing me to the state of calm and relaxation. I was so tense with Dad's hospitalization and follow up, but by the time we reached the destination, my appearance changed.
We were lucky to see the Dolphins welcoming us in the trip - it was literally difficult to capture them on frame because unlike common dolphins, these Irrawaddy dolphins are shy in nature and do not engage in acrobatic spins.
You can probably feel why the sensory nature of this beautiful place helped me to melt away stress and reduce anxiety.
And they were really excited, enjoying every moment of the ride, while I was standing on the corner of the boat without any fear (even though I don't know swimming).
We asked the boy to go to the corner on his own, but he feared a lot, so the Chef gave him his hand and took there.
But once he crossed that barrier and sat there, he just loved and enjoyed the serenity of the place - everything lies on the other side of fear and travel like this helps a lot to boost their confidence.
It was as if he was sitting on this mini Titanic.
As we reached near his island, the color of the water was more natural, probably because of less movements.
And you can clearly see the effect on me - on arriving at his island resort, a very special welcome was done by his people - more to come soon.....
Shot with SONY α6400 with 18-135 mm Zoom Lens
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It looks like you had a pleasant boat trip. There's no need to worry as the water is calm. The dolphins are a bit shy, moving away from you.
Wow that's cool and a lovely environment to ease off stress, you have done well giving yourself break to relax
This is so beautiful, the snapshots show how relaxed and happy everyone was
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Very cool to see the dolphins, looks like a fun adventure!
My goodness! The atmosphere is so blissful. No doubt your son is catching a lot of fun.
oh you have been lucky indeed to spot dolphins, its nice to see them in the nature!
a lovely boat trip, relaxing for sure, looking forward the next post!
The atmosphere so relaxing. Is good you had a great time.
It is very necessary, my friend, to be able to get in touch with nature to relax after a few complicated days.
Dolphins in a saltwater lagoon, what an incredible friend, plus spending time with family is an excellent option to recharge your batteries.
yes. peace and love! (and joy too!)
the boy is looking good and strong. may u have good days!
It's good that you're able to unwind after the exhausting moments you had recently.
It's beautiful there. It's a recharge for you after your father's hospitalization.
It was nice that you went, the dolphin showed up. I'm pretty sure you enjoyed it, I also liked taking pictures on the mini titanic hehe
This must be a wonderful experience
I’d love to see dolphins as well
Wow! This trip brought you peace and happiness after such a stressful time with your dad’s hospitalization. Nature really gives us a chance to breathe, reset and find peace in the simplest moments.
This is FANTASTIC 😍
all of it ! what a blessing !
enjoy those moments fully 🙏🏻
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So happy you could find some calm and enjoy those dolphins, what a magical experience!
Wow, what a trip! Overcoming fear and seeing dolphins up close—priceless memories!”
I didn't know that nature gives us the opportunity to breathe, recharge, and find peace in the simplest moments. It's fantastic. The environment is lovely for releasing stress; it's so beautiful.
This looks sooo peaceful 😍 I can almost feel the calm through your pics. Kinda makes me wanna escape all the chaos of school and just chill by the water
It's refreshing in this place you visited. Someone can really enjoy if the view is the same like this.
How was the adventure. I stroked believe it must definitely have been fun
The best thing about travel is that it doesn't just change the place, but it changes your inner state and restores the peace you miss amidst the noise of life. Best regards to you.
I'm so happy that I saw this post which also gives me peace, a reminder that peacefulness still exists beyond the chaos. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing journey 🤗.
Just a little and have a great power to battle up again to real life chaos😂 youre so lucky you got to see a dolphine up close that means the dolphins also have a full support on you😀
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Wow! After a chaos when we get this type trip … it become amazing
TThank you for sharing. Very beautiful place. Great photos.hank you for sharing. Very beautiful place. Great photos.
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Awesome trip with the family friend and enj