It was a fine sunny day. In the east, the sun was shining clearly. In the, there were some dark clouds.

As a girl, we did not pay any attention, since it was a holiday for us, I thought of going for a picnic with some of my friends.

As arranged we started going to the Gampaha Botanical garden on our bikes. When we were passing the Gampaha railway station. winds began to blow.

Suddenly clouds gathered above our heads and started thundering fiercely. It was like the roar of the pack of lions

Both sides of the road were paddy fields. Not a single house appeared within our eyesight. Drops of water began to fall. Lightning appeared from all directions. Within a few seconds, rain began to pour cats and dogs. We were completely soaked in the rain. So was our food.

We were all unhappy. I thought we must not curse nature but, must try to face the circumstances and enjoy it. According to my suggestion and friend agreed to start bathing, playing and dancing in the rain. While people were running for shelter and we enjoyed the time. We jumped to the uncultivated fields and played football while some played 'chakgudu'.we saw umbrellas were flying in the winds and their owners were running after them. We hooted at them while playing. That was the most memorable but unexpected picnic in my life .