“Started the day as strangers, ended it as friends” - this subreddit has been a blessing

We had a successful moon-gazing event last month, and this time, it was a short ride to Menri Monastery near Solan. We left around ten in the morning, stopping for a quick tea/coffee break on the way. That’s when we got to know each other a little. Just casual conversations, but enough to feel a sense of familiarity. By 12:15, we reached the monastery, and the peace there was something else. Calm, quiet, almost surreal. We sat in silence, soaking it in, but more than that, we enjoyed each other’s company. Surprisingly, we all got along effortlessly, as if this wasn’t our first ride together. Maybe all bikers are just wired the same way, haha. Next stop : Bangalore Tiffins in Solan for some amazing South Indian food. If you haven’t tried their ghee podi idli yet, you’re seriously missing out. Lunch came with a side of banter. We had gotten comfortable enough to pull each other’s legs by then, and honestly, that just made the meal even better. And then, we headed back. Strangers in the morning. Friends by evening. A beautiful day, indeed.