Picnic with family is among the most relaxing getaways to enjoy during weekends or vacations. Be it in a park or a camp near the water body, a farm or a mountain slope, picnicking is always fun with family as you get to spend quality time with them. Apart from being a leisure activity, picnics also serve the purpose of strengthening bonds between family members. A picnic could mend broken hearts and repair what is lost in the hustle-bustle of city life.
Long and Short Essay on a Picnic with Family
Essay 1 (250 words)
Introduction
In the strain of the workload and juggling between multiple chores, having a family picnic was like an alienated topic to me. All I wanted to have was a relaxing getaway with my family at someplace off the beaten path where the city commotions will not be deafening and the air will be pure. Finding such a place was not much of a problem as living in the countryside comes up with many pristine places that are yet to be explored.
The Long-Awaited Picnic
It was during the weekend of Christmas and we decided to utilize the vacation fully on the outskirts at a nature park. As most people generally gathered in the urban areas to take the full essence of Christmas, the nature park was less crowded and it gave us the opportunity to reserve a campsite to stay overnight and have a picnic.
Surrounded by towering Pine grove, the picnic area was serene with only the chirping of the birds penetrating the silence. The murmuring cascade nearby added to the charm of the forest and we made sure to take a dip into the pool formed beneath the waterfall. The hike to the falls was easy for all the members of the family and especially my little nephew was overwhelmed.
Appetite soon hit us after taking a refreshing swim and thanks to my mother, we filled our tummies with delicious sandwiches. Meanwhile, my brother was busy barbecuing the chicken with his wife and with it, our lunch was sumptuous.
In the evening, we had a bonfire at the picnic site and under the starlit sky, the picnic concluded as we entered our respective camps.
Conclusion
Far from the city crowd, a picnic with family was something all of us longed to explore the other side of life. A small rustic campsite with grille and picnic facility made our time enjoyable and the added bonanza was the refreshing plunge into the pool.
Essay 2 (400 words)
Introduction
While sunny days are the most convenient for outing, monsoon showers have their own charm and enjoying the rain on a family outing has long been on my bucket list. Being an avid hiker and photographer, the passion for exploring new places run through my genes, just as my father and mother. My sister who lives in another city had come to our place for her vacations and it was a perfect setup to plan an outing that would rejuvenate our mind and let us enjoy the magic of rains to the fullest.
An outing on the Blue Mountains
The Neelakurinji flower that blooms after a cycle of twelve years was the main attraction behind choosing the Blue Mountains of the Western Ghats for the family outing. A long drive along the winding paths of Kodaikanal was a treat in itself and all the members of the family enjoyed watching the rain-soaked tender green plantation along the road.
The carpet of the purple Neelakurinji along the hill slopes flashed in front of our eyes as we reached the picnic spot. After freshening up at the restroom of the picnic area, we set out to explore the forests passing through which we would reach the slopes of the Neelakurinji flower meadows. The rain had subdued by then and a magical mist emerged from the top of the mountains.
The soil was wet but there was no clogging of water, which made hiking through the grassland easy for us. The number of flowers gradually increased and finally, we were standing in a purple flower-laden meadow where soil could not be seen beneath.
We spent quality time taking pictures of this rare flower before hiking back to the picnic area. The caretaker of the picnic spot greeted us with fuming coffee sourced from the nearby coffee plantation along with crunchy vegetable chops. The lunch comprised of Fried Rice, Chilly Chicken and fried vegetables which are grown at the farm nearby.
We spent some more hours watching the rain in the mountains while having the fruit custard prepared by the caretaker’s wife. The couple also talked with us regarding his farms and the picnic spot which gets filled with tourists during public holidays. Biding adieu and promising to return someday, we were homebound.
Conclusion
A break from the monotony of life not only infused a sense of tranquility in our mind but also helped each of us spend quality time with each other, something we do not get the scope of in the routine schedules. The Western Ghat outing was a lifetime experience with the Neelakurinjis.
Essay 3 (600 words)
Introduction
It was during the scorching summer months of the year and summer vacations were going on. With daily office, school, and college, neither my father nor I and my sister could plan for a family picnic. The temperature was increasing day by day and my mother suggested that we all should go for a family picnic in the city waterpark. Nothing could be more refreshing than splashing water for the whole day and relaxing on hammocks under shades of trees.
The Picnic Spot
To avoid the weekend crowds, my father planned the picnic on a weekday. The waterpark had lazy rivers, swimming pools, water slides, and splash pads. It also had an amusement center where thrill rides enchanted me. The highlight was a separate picnic area tucked in the garden where mango, banyan, palm and eucalyptus trees provided ample shade. We reserved a poolside cabana and the picnic gazebo overlooking the lazy river right under the shade of the mango tree.
How We Spent the Day
While my mother, my sister and I arranged spare clothes and towels along with some dry food, father finalized the route and pick up time with the car driver. We set out at 8 am and reached the waterpark at 9.30 am. My father took the tickets while I bought the refreshments before entering.
After entering, we put our belongings in the lockers and freshened up at the restroom while my mother made sure we have the stomach-full of breakfast with Bread and Butter, Noodles and Egg Benedicts. Afterward, we decided to check out the play area where kids were riding slides and rocking on swings. Swans were roaming about whom we fed bread crumbs. We then explored the garden area where many annual, perennial and ornamental plants were planted in separate areas. Mother, being an avid gardening enthusiast, was thoroughly delighted to see the rose beds and cactus at the greenhouse.
The temperature was increasing and so we decided to take a dip into the large pool area. Being a weekday, there was not much crowd and we had so much fun splashing water onto each other and jumping at the splash pad area. My parents were a bit hesitant in entering the pool, but we dragged them anyway. As father rented tubes for me and my sister, we decided to take a leisurely float on tubes on the lazy river before having large pepperoni pizzas and fried chicken for lunch from the picnic gazebo.
The main attraction, however, was the water slides and tunnels which dropped at the main pool. As they were costly, we opted for only one and it was worth it. After some more soaking in the pool, we entered the cabana and change into new clothes. The cold beverages served here were very refreshing. Next, we visited the amusement park to ride the Roller Coaster and Sky Wheel which made our hearts beat faster in delight. I and mother had ice creams while my sister took the candy floss and father took the roasted groundnuts from the concession carousel.
It was late afternoon by then and the sun was not so scorching. As we were tired after so much action, we decided to sit back at the cabana and enjoy watching others in the pools. We were served cold coffee before we started for home at 5 pm.
Conclusion
With a perfect combination of greenery, water slides, pools and amusement rides, our picnic at the city waterpark was full of fun even when the sun beat down upon us mercilessly. The cool water of the pool area was soothing in the sweltering heat and we had the best picnic experience under the mango grove.
