A Glimpse in the 31st day of our trip "VR1" a multidimensional family road trip of Gujarat on two wheels, promoting concepts like "Lets Live Life" (#ols.vll) with one social message "We are One"(#ols_vr1)
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Recently we had been on an outing called "Vr1": A multidimensional family road trip of Gujarat on two wheels.
Our objective during this trip was to learn how to live life to the fullest by the medium of experiences gained during outdoor adventure and nature education activities.
By sharing our experiences with public we wish to promote the idea of spending quality time together in nature with our loved ones. Such opportunities can be arranged by frequent outdoor trips and could be of short or long durations. By taking regular outdoor trips no matter how busy or stressed our routine may be, we can greatly enhance the quality of our relationships and personal effectiveness.
Herewith, we are sharing a glimpse of few moments spent outdoors during "VR1". So..."Lets Live Life to the fullest and appreciate the beauty of God's creation...
"31st Day of "VR1"" :
On our 31st day of trip we were about to cross 5000 km as we parked the fully loaded motorcycle at the entry gate of Narara Marine National Park - Gujarat.
Our wildlife cheklist in a few minutes at Narara National Park had crossed millions ( so to say) as we were looking for the diversified marine life most of which were tiny and microscopic. Our entry was welcomed by a "V" shaped file of demoiselle cranes flying in the clear blue morning sky whistling their unique melody. As we walked towards the ocean we could see the aerial roots of mangroves sticking out of the wavy mudy shore, which soon gave way to clear sandy beach. We could see various tiny holes in the ground and shells of various sizes and patterns discarded by molluscan sea creatures.
Narara marine National Park and sanctuary has diversified ecosystems for marine wildlife and is in proximity of Jamnagar. The place is known to be home for more than 37 species of hard and soft corals, 30+ species of crabs, arround 200 species each of molluscs and birds, cephalopods including Octopus, few species of starfish and fishes including pufer fish. We also heard verbal records of rare sightings of sea mamals like dolphins and dugong and seasonal visits of marine turtles. Narara is popular for witnessing natural live coral colonies off the shore, without diving.
A stark contrast to the neighboring industrial area, Narara is rich and rewarding for nature study since spotting marine wildlife on shore is mostly easy, soothing and safe for kids. We had a great time here as our son Aarish (8 years) had discovered various marine creatures in a short span and he loves playing in shallow ocean water.
It was amazing to see the tiny crabs taking over empty molluscan shells and moving faster than the much slower original shell holders which unlike crabs would leave a single line trail on the wet sand bed.
Almost under every porous black rock and piece of coral we could see a rainbow of life forms like crabs, snails, tiny aquatic insects, sponges, algae and other marine life forms of various shapes and colors. The most interesting we found was a small starfish so sucessfully camouflaged under one of the coral piece that it was almost difficult to spot it from the very identical coral surface.
The interdependence, coexistence, symbiosis, food chain, camouflage and other processes or phenomenon of nature were understandably and easily revealed by the rainbow of diversified life forms appearing with every step. Learning life skills through nature and adventure had been one of our important objectives for "Vr1".
Like a seemless pleasant slide show with the background view of turquoise ocean, blue clear sky and instrumental oceanic music, we kept on observing a multitude of marine wildlife which were abundant yet captivating. We thoroughly enjoyed our scenic nature walk and kept on strolling in shallow waters occasionally absorbing the surrounding view, feeling the warm clear transparent water and enjoying the gentle mist filled breeze untill we realized that it was time for hightide. The increasing level of incoming water with floating sea weeds gently escorted us back towards the sandy shore and away from the coral reef.
On the way back we could see the holes in muddy shore we had noticed earlier were now highly busy. Tiny white crabs living inside them were now popping out of them in thousands, preparing for the high tide waves. They were hurridely clearing mudd from the holes and bringing them out as small balls. When the water waves would eventually come, they will pop out to catch food and again disappear in the holes with receding water to avoid becoming food themselves!
Far away a few flamingoes were busy in shallow patches of shore flappng wings as if greeting us good bye, reminding us of a popular poem by Sir Robert frost :
"The woods are lovely dark and deep
but I have promises to keep,
and miles to go before i sleep !!!
Truly we had to continue our journey - "Vr1" and unfold another interesting page ahead.
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OLS International's "VR1" Roadtrips promoting "Let's Live Life" and other environmental, financial, social and human causes:We Organize and Participate in a series of multidimensional family road trips called "VR1" (We are One) across various countries taking over 20 years (still ongoing). Special achievements :
Uganda : 3 times by 4×4 vehicle, vertical, horizontal and circular.
Rwanda: 1 time horizontal cross country by car.
Zanzibar: Circular route.
Kenya: Massai Mara National Park by off-road.
Tanzania: Ruaha National Park by air and off-road.
South Africa: Semi circle by road and half by air.
United states of America: Cross country/Cross Continent from East to West Coast by road.
India: Completed Gujarat state (all districts) on two wheeler, Goa state- Circular route, 3 union territories including Diu, Daman and Dadra nagar Haveli and some parts of Maharashtra.
More info searchable online. (#ols, #VR1 #olsinternational, #letslivelife, #LLL ,etc
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Our names are Aarish (8 years) Karishma (39 yrs) and Ashif Dadwani and we represent a group of like minded good hearted friends called "OLS International" who work towards enhancing quality of life in general through Experiential Learning, Adventure activities, Narture Education and spiritual deeper learning....
We are searchable on google as OLS International, OLS Adventure Club, OLS Spiritual Club, OLS Nature Club, etc
Our webpage:
Blogs (mostly of East Africa):
Our Instagram: (#olsinternational #ols.lll #ols_vr1)
Our YouTube channel:
Our Facebook pages: (OLS International, OLS Adventure Club, OLS Spiritual Club, OLS Nature Club, etc)
Twitter :
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*** Please note (copyright vs humanrights) :-}
Most of our content is left on social media for inspiring others and can be used for good of all, however...
Some content/images/ideas/videos/ posts on our pages involving other NGOs/individuals may have their own copyrights on content donated by us.....
(Karuna for Animals -Mumbai
Karmayog-Mumbai
Sharing Nature Worldwide- USA
Nature Club Surat-Gujarat
Centre for Environment Education-India
Ghumakkari Dil se- UK-India
Orionz Learning Systems- East Africa, etc
to name a few.....
or eg...The pics/images of smiliar trips on FB page (OLS Adventure Club)and the learning of these experiences have been donated/ shared in books called "Deep Nature Play", "Sharing Nature with children" "The Earth and the Sky touched me" and others from Sir Joseph Cornell - published by Sharing Nature Worldwide -USA (released Across 120 countries and translated in 28 languages)
Some content/images/ideas/videos/ posts on our pages involving other NGOs/individuals may have their own copyrights on content donated by us.....
(Karuna for Animals -Mumbai
Karmayog-Mumbai
Sharing Nature Worldwide- USA
Nature Club Surat-Gujarat
Centre for Environment Education-India
Ghumakkari Dil se- UK-India
Orionz Learning Systems- East Africa, etc
to name a few.....
or eg...The pics/images of smiliar trips on FB page (OLS Adventure Club)and the learning of these experiences have been donated/ shared in books called "Deep Nature Play", "Sharing Nature with children" "The Earth and the Sky touched me" and others from Sir Joseph Cornell - published by Sharing Nature Worldwide -USA (released Across 120 countries and translated in 28 languages)
