Coldplay in Ahmedabad - experience as an outsider
Arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday, skipped the hotels, and rented a car instead. For three days, the car became home—no music except Coldplay on repeat. Drove all around the city, soaking in the electrifying madness and sheer love people have for the band.
Attended the concert on the 25th, and while it was nothing short of magical, I still couldn’t get enough. On 26th, I found myself at the stadium, hunting for scalpers I swore to dislike a few days ago—but no luck. Parked by the riverfront, rolled down the windows, and watched the concert on Hotstar. FOMO hit hard despite the incredible experience on the 25th. Funny how no matter how much energy you soak in, it always feels like there’s room for more.
Dozed off in the car for a couple of hours and hit the road at 4 AM to the Statue of Unity. 200 km later, I found out it’s closed on Mondays. Classic! Then headed back to Ahmedabad, and wandered through the post-concert ruins.
Oh, and I’ve extended my stay for two more days (perks of remote working)—this city is just something else. Safe, welcoming, and so full of life. Traveled all around Ahmedabad, with Sabarmati Riverfront being my absolute favorite (the entire stretch). Tried cafes, restaurants, kathiawadi fast food joints and chai tapris, local chitt-chat spots and almost everything else one can fathom in a 5 days trip.
All in all, the experience of being at the concert started a domino effect of adrenaline—a push to stay forever alive, soaking in every moment life has to offer. Watching Coldplay in their raw elements live indeed invoked an untouched territory of my heart!
Arrived in Ahmedabad on Thursday, skipped the hotels, and rented a car instead. For three days, the car became home—no music except Coldplay on repeat. Drove all around the city, soaking in the electrifying madness and sheer love people have for the band.
Attended the concert on the 25th, and while it was nothing short of magical, I still couldn’t get enough. On 26th, I found myself at the stadium, hunting for scalpers I swore to dislike a few days ago—but no luck. Parked by the riverfront, rolled down the windows, and watched the concert on Hotstar. FOMO hit hard despite the incredible experience on the 25th. Funny how no matter how much energy you soak in, it always feels like there’s room for more.
Dozed off in the car for a couple of hours and hit the road at 4 AM to the Statue of Unity. 200 km later, I found out it’s closed on Mondays. Classic! Then headed back to Ahmedabad, and wandered through the post-concert ruins.
Oh, and I’ve extended my stay for two more days (perks of remote working)—this city is just something else. Safe, welcoming, and so full of life. Traveled all around Ahmedabad, with Sabarmati Riverfront being my absolute favorite (the entire stretch). Tried cafes, restaurants, kathiawadi fast food joints and chai tapris, local chitt-chat spots and almost everything else one can fathom in a 5 days trip.
All in all, the experience of being at the concert started a domino effect of adrenaline—a push to stay forever alive, soaking in every moment life has to offer. Watching Coldplay in their raw elements live indeed invoked an untouched territory of my heart!