Sailing the still waters

Earlier two posts were about cricket. It was tough to understand for outsiders who have never seen it even on idiot box. But, sadly, that’s the only thing I wanted to write about. Admittedly, I am crazy about the game or is it maniacal? May be, I guess. So this time I’m going to write something related to Athens. Yes, Athens you’re right!

Before that, for a moment imagine a world without McDonalds, Pizza Huts, Chipotles and Sex and the City and no football or baseball grounds! What a wild thought. The nearest thing you can imagine is a fish out of water, right?

I feel the same way sometimes, so are the most Indians on the OU campus. There is no biryani to lull the tingling sensation by taste buds. The nearest movie theater that screens any Indian movie is either in Cincinnati or Detroit. And the worst part, the weather and the wide outfields with a good six-inch grass are never conducive for any form cricket, even if you’re maniacal about the game!

Most of the time you find people glued to laptops or in the sack, except a few sweating out in the Ping Center for a six-pack figure! For me surveying the brick-roads of Athens has become a habit of late (I’m not working with Athens administration).

But the arrival of much awaited spring has changed all that. Now, the hot destination for Indians is Dow Lake on Strouds Run Road. Canoeing is high on everybody’s agenda.

It’s the best scenic beauty I have ever seen in Greater Athens Area. If you are stressed out in life, of course you are, it’s the end of quarter, and it’s a nice place to find some respite from the hustle and bustle of college life.

Besides canoeing there are many attractions like hiking, fishing, beach-volleyball and hunting. If you are fond of walking through woods I bet it’s the best place, straight out of ABC’s Lost. There are two trails worth trying, Broken Rock Trial and Indian Mound Trail both are pretty long around 15 miles each. But be sure to check for hunting zones and wary of losing path. We called it quits after a two-mile arduous walk for two reasons—for the fear of losing track and the trail was boggy for the most part, it was tough getting our steps right!

And our next attempt was canoeing. It’s fun. Canoes are available pretty cheap starting at $6/ an hour and three dollar for every extra hour. It was easy sailing the still waters, even for novices. If you have any long-term plans check Craigslist.

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Finally, if you are looking for a romantic hangout I bet it’s the best (without making your wallet lighter). If not, take your doggy out for an evening stroll, either way it’s worth it!


Correction: The Indian Mound trail is only 0.6 miles, Sorry!