Essay On A JOURNEY BY BOAT
Introduction
A journey by boat is not a common thing for me. I have sat on a boat once in my life. So it was full of interest for me.
Occasion
Once I had to go to Allahabad to join a ceremony. Many other relations had come. It was bathing day. So we decided to go for a bath in the Ganga. We decided to go on a boat from Baluaghat to Sangam. The idea was liked by all. So we started on foot to Baluaghat. We were 16 in number. Many boatmen requested us to sit in their boats. We chose a small boat painted in blue. The fares were settled and we sat in the boat. There were two boat-men. They asked us to sit properly on both the sides of the boat.
Scenes and sights
The boat sailed. It moved gently. We saw the buildings on the banks. It was a pleasant sight. We were going down the current. So the boatmen had not to work hard. We passed by the side of the famous fort of Allahabad. It was built by Akbar. In about an hour we reached the Sangam.
Experiences
We took off our clothes. Then we took bath in the water. The water was not very deep. There was a large number of tortoises. Children feared them. As soon as we had taken our bath, we got into the boat again. The evening was drawing near. We wanted to return home quickly.
Sight
The return journey was difficult. The boat was going against the current. The boatmen had to work hard at the oars. We saw the glorious sun-set. It was a beautiful sight. The sun’s rays made everything red. The weather was clear when we started.
Storm and accident
Now suddenly, the sky in the west became dim. The boatmen cried ‘A storm’. They seemed to be frightened. So we became more frightened. The storm was growing furious. We were in the middle of the river. The water rose high. It dashed against the boat. The boat shook from side to side. Some of us moved from their places. The balance was disturbed. The boatmen stopped They us still and repeat worked harder But it was now quite dark. We lost hope life.
Suddenly the boatmen cried bank’. had reached the bank. We got down quickly and our on the ground. We thanked God for saving us.
Conclusion
We paid twenty rupees the boatmen. was a singular experience. We told every thing other members. can never forget this journey.
Vocabulary
Proposed- offered, Fares- wages, मजदूरी। Oar- a tool for rowing boats, पतवार। Glorious- grand, सुन्दर Dashed- hit, Current- a flow water, Quickly- hastefully, Frightened- afraid, Suddenly- instantly, तुरन्त Singular- unique, अनोखा।
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