The trip to Hampi was exciting. Having heard the mythological narratives surrounding this historical town declared as a World Heritage site it was imperative that one went there. On an all womens trip organized by WOW 18 women mostly strangers to each other met at Hubli airport. From Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, we were an eclectic mix of women. Mostly professionals. A small compact airport. Well equipped despite its size.

We trooped into two buses and made our way to Hospet. The dusty roads were being widened indicating that the traffic volume due to expanding business or tourism perhaps necessitated it. There were green paddy fields, profusion of sunflowers, banana plantations and the landscape was dotted with windmills.