Memories of Kerala

:-)

ACM ICPC Regional at Amritapuri site was held during 5th December - 7th December at Amrita University, Amritapuri Campus, Kerala, India. I got the opportunity participate in this fabulous event for the 1st and last time in my life.
The event was well organized (Compared to the Kanpur regional for which I fortunately did not participated), Hospitality, Acomodation, Food and other facilities were superb. It was a great experience participating in this contest and I wish I'll have another chance in future to participate as a coach as well (Of cource then it becomes all about having fun without the burden of the contest ;-) )

December 4 - Day1

We reached at Amrita University, settled down and had a brief visit around the campus village.

Amrita Vishwa Vidya Peetham

Let's play some TT

December 5 - Day2
Official commencement of the On site regional and Practice Sessions and Visit to 'Asram'.

A Heartiest Welcome!

Practice Session - What?! 1 is prime in India?!!

On the way to the Asram

A Snooker round. Aim it and Pocket the Glory B-)

December 6 - Day 3

The big Day. Battle of Brains, Cultural Program

The Big Battle.

All relaxed after the hefty battle. Well We also scored a balloon B-)

Awards Ceremony

Cultural program. - The legend of Rama.

Cultural program. - Rock'n Roll Sonia. ;-)

All's Well. Ends Well.

December 7 - Day 4
Visit to Tenmala.

On the way to Tenmala.

Shoot 'em Up! - Bang! Bang!!. B-) :-P

Let's have a ride.

December 8 - Day 5
Back to motherland.

Glad to see the motherland again. :-)

Links:
ACM ICPC 2008 Amrita Regional
http://icpc.amrita.ac.in
ACM ICPC Amrita 2008 Blog (Photos)
http://amritaicpc.wordpress.com/icpc-2008-regionals-photo/
Onsite Problem Set.
http://acmicpc-live-archive.uva.es/nuevoportal/region.php?r=as10&year=2008