So today was the last day of Sir Bonington’s visit to our campus and the agenda was the most special for me. He was giving away professional development certificates to faculty members and I was one of the recipients.
![With Sir Chris Bonington](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/With-Sir-Chris-Bonington1.jpg)
So here I am grinning from ear to ear with Sir Chris Bonington while receiving my certificate. And there was still to come.
![Giving a Short Speech while Sir Bonington was in the Audience](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Giving-a-Short-Speech.jpg)
I was giving a short speech on our experiences during the course and as soon as I said, “Chancellor Sir Chris Bonington”, he turned my way and I think remained that way till the end of the 4-5 minutes! It has been after ages that while giving a speech my hands were shaking but my colleagues say I did fine, probably a bit nervous in the beginning but then all OK.
![Talking to Sir Chris Bonington](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Talking-to-Sir-Chris-Bonington.jpg)
And finally during the photo shoot I got an opportunity to talk to the Chancellor. And guess what did he mention? The gentleman that he is, he said, “It was a good speech.” And I think this picture is clicked at the time I am telling him that I actually got nervous because he was in the audience!
What an incredible day it has been and I still can’t wipe that grin off my face!
Mridula Mam,
Heartiest Congratulations!!!
Hi Mridula,
I am overwhelmed to see you doing exceedingly well in career and life. You deserve every bit of success in your life. It’s so nice to see you with Sir Chris Bonington, delivering a speech amidst the intelligentsia and esteemed guests.
Congratulations for your great achievements and keep it up. You happen to make places in life!
My best wishes and luck,
Vandana
faulty or faculty?? Spell check in first para… 🙂
Congrats to you !
Thanks Rohit.
Vandana thank you so much for your warm wishes and kind words.
Thanks Prashanth, that stands corrected now.
Thanks Shrinidhi.
Fantastic, Mridula!! congrats!!
Thanks Anu.