A Journey Better than Daydreams- Frengina’s Andaman Trip with Thrillophilia
2024 had been a special year for Frengina and her partner because they finally fulfilled one of their long-time travel dreams: visiting the Andamans.
During the flight, she kept asking her partner about all the water sports they could try. He eventually put on his headphones because she would not stop talking. She then decided to stay quiet and let her imagination take over.
Thoughts Vs Reality
Frengina had always wanted to go scuba diving and once imagined that she might see mermaids and sea creatures straight out of stories. It sounded childish, but she enjoyed the thought of dreaming freely, especially while travelling to a place she had only seen in pictures.
When they reached Havelock by ferry, the real experience surprised her more than she expected. The ferry engine started and the large boat moved ahead slowly. People around them were holding cameras, taking photos, or eating snacks. She and her partner leaned against the railing and chose to simply enjoy the view.
They looked at the wide blue ocean stretching until it met the blue sky. The October breeze felt cool. The mangroves on the shoreline added to the calm surroundings. She felt overwhelmed because the moment was better than anything she had daydreamed about.
After reaching the island, she felt tempted to jump straight into the water, but she knew it was not safe. When she shared this thought with her partner, he laughed, and she later found the idea funny too.
They took a car to the scuba diving point and completed an hour of instructions and practice. When she finally entered the water, she felt weightless. It was a new world filled with fish and corals. Everything looked bright and peaceful. She and her partner posed underwater for a picture that they still consider one of their best.
For her, the real experience was far better than her imagination.
The sounds of sorrow
Later, they visited the Cellular Jail in Port Blair- their first stop with their Andaman tour package itinerary. They were sitting on a rock near the sea when the waves crashed against it. Her eyes were still teary. Her partner sat in silence. The sound of the waves felt like an echo of the tough stories linked to the place.
The guide explained the history of the jail and what the freedom fighters had gone through. The more they learned, the more difficult it became to imagine how people survived such conditions.
They attended the Light and Sound Show in the evening. It made them feel even more emotional. Still, they understood that learning about history was important. The experience stayed with her and gave her goosebumps.
To lighten the mood, they later went to a bar.
The Charm and Spectacle
Their time at Neil Island became one of the highlights of the trip. In the evening, they were walking on the beach and found a long stretch filled with conch shells. Some of the shells felt alive when they touched them. She began picking them up and placing them back into the water. She had once read that conch shells support marine life and believed this small action could help.
They also heard stories about the Jarawa tribe and other communities living deep inside the forests. Their guide spoke about villages where people lived without exposure to modern life. The stories felt interesting and also a little unsettling. She did not want to meet them but was curious to know about their way of living.
Scuba diving made her think more seriously about the condition of the oceans. The instructor told them about the decrease in coral life and how changes in water levels and pollution were damaging the ecosystem. She felt the need to take care of the environment and believed that change starts at home.
Corbyn Cove Beach also left a good impression on them. They spent time talking and relaxing there. But the most enjoyable activity for them was kayaking at Neil Island. They had never tried it before, and moving slowly across the water felt refreshing. The tall palm trees, bright sun, and steady wind made the moment memorable. They remained careful to avoid speed boats but enjoyed the activity fully.
They even tried a speed boat ride. It felt fast and exciting. She never expected it to be so relaxing. Movies often showed it as risky, but in reality, it felt manageable and fun.
Throughout the trip, Thrillophilia had arranged everything smoothly. They did not face any issues with the plan or the arrangements. With complete satisfaction, she ended her review with a 5 star rating and hoped to travel again with Thrillophilia soon.
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