A Nautical Adventure : Training Travel And Adventure In The Navy

<p>When I joined the Academy as a Naval Cadet at age 16 I knew I was in for an exciting future and maybe get to see the world; and I thought I would suffer less from the burden of books. Was I right? Action aplenty travel: yes! But to become a Marine Engineer I had to graduate in Engineering and further attend Post-Graduate Courses. The Armed Forces have some of the best training institutes in the country. And it was great fun and a privilege passing through their portals.</p><p>I did get my taste of travel and adventure firstly visiting every corner of India. Later visiting Australia and exotic SE Asia and beyond. I also experienced the wealth of the oil-rich Arab countries and their fancy cities. During these goodwill visits the host countries showed us around played football volleyball and basketball matches with us and entertained us well.</p><p>My contribution was like a small cog in the wheel during the war effort in supporting our warships in the 1971 clash with Pakistan.</p><p>Married in 1971 we merged happily into the naval community. Now my family and I miss that wonderful life. We made friends during every posting and many of them continue to be in touch.</p>