Vimal Geethanandan, Volunteer

Spiti – I never thought I’ll fall in love with you. When I reached you, I thought I’ll return back probably in a week. But that week became two, then a whole month. Why? Because you are a treasure that holds beautiful souls. How can I forget that hug by little Kunsell whenever she sees me! How can I forget the way Desell runs to me with a big wide smile, calling me sirrrr! How can I forget that walk with Choddon when she never left my hand for the whole way! How can I forget the way when little Nomu, probably three years of age, looking at me and saying you look beautiful! How can I forget the way little DJ takes charge when I immediately ask him to do something by saying, Yes sir! Every single child there gave me something to cherish, some moment I cannot forget, some story I would love to carry on and share. Is it only the kids? No! Portia – the magical founder of Planet Spiti. The way she cared for me, the way she got excited for my birthday even when she knew I don’t celebrate birthdays, the way she understood so many things without me mentioning, the way she showered love on me genuinely, I’ll always cherish that. For a person, who is never into destinations, who is more into conversations, perspectives, learnings, and unlearnings, Planet Spiti gave me everything I wanted, and on top of that, this is a beautiful place. What else anyone wants! Thank you so much PSF for having me, for making me learn and unlearn.