TRIP TO SWAMP@tamalbosu

An exhilarating adventure that offers countless opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment is cruising. Whether you decide to visit a calm seashore, a picturesque lake, or a magnificent cascade, the cool breeze of the water or the soothing sound of flowing cascades can instantly lull you into a state of calm.
Whenever I get a chance to go somewhere I can't help myself and if it's a friendly office colleague. Even though I have a hundred tasks, my mind races. In one such afternoon, a sudden plan was made to visit the house of Mr. Azam, the senior of our office. I will share that happy journey with you today.

Plan:
We have started our journey at 6 pm from Square Masterbari, Bhaluka. As it was a long time journey and our plan was to enjoy ourselves, we hired a three wheeler scooter to reach Kishoreganj. And our team member was Mr. Moshiur, Mr. Nayeem, Mr. Azam himself, Me and Mr. Nazmul.

To reach Mr. Azam's world:
After about two hours auto rickshaw journey we reached Kishoreganj. The surrounding environment was really beautiful while passing through the paved road inside the village. I lost myself in those childhood days seeing paddy fields, thatched houses, bamboo plantations, small canal banks, children playing.
Before reaching Kishoreganj, Azam Sahib fixed the boat because to go to his house one has to cross a big bill which cannot be reached without a boat. That too is a matter of two hours. I was actually very worried about how we would travel by boat in the dark for two to three hours at night. But after the boat started, I realized that it was not a problem for the sailors. We all ate the food we had with us and started the boat trip. As the boat moves along with the cool breeze the small waves are almost reminiscent of a sea voyage. To pass the time, four or five people sat inside the chai and played cards. And I started enjoying the artificial sea.

After a four hour journey witnessing many things, we finally reached Mr. Azam house. At night, after eating and drinking, we all went to bed and waited for dawn.

The moment starts:
We woke up early in the morning and went out on a water trip. A place surrounded by water is so enjoyable that it's really hard to put into words. We all sang together on the boat trip. I sat on the side of the boat and cooled my whole body by soaking my feet in the water. At times, it seemed as if we were visiting a swamp forest, seeing small trees and small houses in the vast swamp.

After spending some time we decided to catch river fish and cook it. Whatever is said is what is done. Azam Saheb's childhood friend was with us and the task became easier. We all went down into the river and we started looking for the hidden "CHAR". Here "CHAR" means fishing net. Which is buried in the river from before. Stealthily avoiding everyone's eyes, we got five to six "CHAR" and got fish in them too. I quickly hid the fish inside our boat.

Then we planned to bathe in the river after seeing some good water. I started driving the boat again. After going some distance, our boat's engine broke down. After trying for half an hour with great difficulty we managed to get our boat going again. After some time we find some good water for bathing.

You can understand the joy we had going down to bathe in the water by looking at the pictures. It was actually a different feeling. Childhood memories came to mind again and again. Everyone got hungry while having fun and killing each other. I started again in search of a small hotel and found it in a short time. All of us satiated our hunger with what we got at the small hotel.

After much rejoicing we boarded the boat again to return to Azam Saheb's house. Returned home again took a bath with good water and freshened up and prepared for lunch. Meanwhile the rest of the house appeared before us cooking our freshly caught fish. After that, the full meal started. I will never forget the hospitality of the people of Azam Saheb's house till death. I have never enjoyed so much food and so much care in my life. Fish, meat, different types of pies, puddings, oh that's a goddamn thing. So many arrangements, it's like a wedding ceremony at home.

Finally it was time to say goodbye. In fact, leaving such a beautiful place, such a beautiful environment and such good people, to return to that mechanical life, water came to the corner of the eye unknowingly. Still, I said goodbye to everyone and left for that mechanical life.
The scenery on the way back is more beautiful. The crimson sunset beats a real beach sunset. And when I saw a flock of ducks while walking through the village road, I felt as if I should go and get two. Finally, I came to our city with a lot of pain in my chest. And I started saying to myself that good people live well. Today we need these good people.