The North East
Did you ever have your #heart fill to the brim with #experiences of #cultural abundance? The #northeastindia region is an #India far removed from our #idea of our country. Sure, the #people are the same kind #souls who guided us on a dark stormy night, took us in at short notice, and served hot food …
Now what’s so special about this set of keys?
Now what’s so special about this set of #keys? What are the chances that you are driving the expedition lead car, you stop for tea when you drop the car keys unknowingly on the main road in #ooty, leading to #conoor, then frantically look for them all over once you realise they are lost, get …
Lessons on the West Highland Way..
The night was almost upon us, leaving just about 40 min of light left to reach the next stop, Drover’s Inn near #Inverarnan. We were tired after #walking along #lochlomond all day, on the #westhighlandway. . Our companions had long gone ahead. It threatend to #rain to add to our woes and way marker or …
Twilight zone again..
Gazing upon interminable layers of clouds, there is a sense of deja vu. . You have seen this scene so many times… A setting sun, pink tipped haze, mountains becoming silhouettes… Everything merging into twilight. . One endless scape in time and space. . Till the sun rises again and the same cycle repeats like …
The mountains of Leh
The might of the #mountains always always amazes….. How long have they been standing tall… How long after we are gone will they be there… My #Leh trips are often full of #reminiscing and #twilight walks. It’s a region I’ve visited four times now and I can’t wait to get back. Yet, over these times …
Once upon a time..
Ancient #havelis and temples have their own charm even if we neglect their upkeep. As it goes, this one too comes with a #story. . Featured here is the haveli of one of the Sardars and confidantes of the Peshwe of Pune, who accompanied him on the journey north once the Brits took over the …
You hold hands..
You hold hands and you walk..A mile, a thousand miles..It does not matter…You hold hands and you walk…The scenes may be stunningThey may not..You hold hands and you walk…The weather may be pleasantIt may notYou hold hands and you walk…The roads may endBut you never let goYou hold hands and you walk.. .
The Great Maghreb
A cyclist watches the sunset from the deck of Anfa Llace in Casablanca, Morocco. When I chose to go to Morocco, I chose to land in Casablanca. It’s the country’s financial capital and therefore more modern than the rest of the country. Anfa Place a walking plaza and shopping boulevard lining the Atlantic ocean is …