Reflecting on a treasured family outing

By Aryaman Mishra

Last spring our whole family decided to go to a nearby park for a fun outing and a picnic at the same time. We had been planning on doing so for quite some time, however, we just never had the time for such fun and that is why the day before the picnic we could no longer hold our excitement. We spent the entire day planning what we would do and what we would eat. Thinking about all the fun we were going to have made my heart flutter. 

The next day after we had finished packing our things, we left our home at 8 am. The picnic spot was about 2 hours away from our home. We had packed a lot of delicious food prepared by my mother. On our way to the picnic spot, we played “Antakshari” and other games such as chess, snake and ladder and carrom in the car. I just could not wait to reach the spot.

Finally, at 10.30 AM, we reached the picnic spot. It was a beautiful land on the banks of a river. There was a large area of a green field with a lot of bushes and trees scattered here and there. The river and sky met at the horizon. There was a continuous flow of chill breeze blowing from the river to the banks. We could see the river flow down the slopes into tiny yet gorgeous rivulets. It was truly a mesmerising sight to behold.

Me and my siblings started playing games with the adults including my mother, father, uncle, and aunt. We played “guli-danda”, cricket and hide and seek. Soon the adults got tired so me and my siblings started racing across the fields.

Finally, we were too tired to play anymore. Then it was the time for the most amazing part of the picnic, the food. We had brought a lot of tasty home-cooked meals from our homes. We unpacked our food and divided it among ourselves. After so many activities my hunger had increased. The food tasted tastier than usual, maybe it was because of the company of the whole family, or maybe it was because I was very hungry. After completing our lunch all of us went for a boat ride. It was my first time riding a boat. At first, I was very scared but then slowly I overcame my fear and even started enjoying the ride. We could see many types of animals such as squirrels, goats, sheep, and many more. Then at around 5 PM, we left for our home.

The memories I gathered at the family picnic are some moments I will cherish all through my life. The picnic not only provided a break from the everyday mundane life but also made me happy and allowed me to spend some quality time with my family. Picnics are a great way to spend time with our loved ones. We have the opportunity to spend meaningful time with them. A close-knit family is the source of strength for each family member. A family is something that helps each a person achieve their accomplishments and difficulties by being together through good and bad times. Picnics are a great way to stay connected and close to your friends and family. I hope we can plan more picnics in the future.