I have been to Vizag many times and except the beach once in a while hardly went out. Suresh is with me this time and I think after several visits earlier, this is the first time that I have explored the city thoroughly. The ever beautiful beach is always there and went there in the evening. Early in the morning drove to the hill top to see Mary Martha Church at Ross Hill. It was amazing to see how Christianity has blended with the local culture here. This is a beautiful church overlooking the Vizag town. The people leave their slippers at the entrance before they enter the church. There was Muggu decoration at the entrance. A big Banyan tree was dominant in the centre of the church and this was next to a water body. Even a huge cross and Mother Mary were kept in a cave like structure. All the statues were garladed with Marigold flowers of bright orange and yellow colour. Except for the statues it felt the same as visiting a temple. There is a Balaji temple and a Mosque also nearby. Then we went to get a feel of the fish market and really understood the term fish market for the first time. Our teachers in school often scolded us when they were late for class that our class was like a fish market.This had a life of its own, the hustle, bustle, the noises, the smell which I am sure to them was Aroma, and the different shapes, sizes, quantity and colours of the fish It was such a pleasant feeling to see that the sea fed so many people with the varites of fish that it provides and was a source of livelihood to so many. I only hope that we learn to respect our natural resources for the abundance of booty that they provide to humans and that to free of cost. It is another issue that we have commercialised this booty for our own selfish gains.
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