I am once again falling back on my Everest Base Camp Trek pictures for the Skywatch. This was a little later after sunrise. The sun became strong within no time! In the region the sun rises over all the lofty mountains like the Everest, Ama Dablam, Nuptse etc. And in the evening when the light…
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Silver Pheasant and Mandarin Duck, KL Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I have posted pictures from the KL Bird Park before. I actually like to identify the birds before I post them so two more exotic ones got left out initially. They are the Silver Pheasant and Mandarin Duck. At that point of time I was clicking pictures for making a stop motion video. How I wish I…
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
I had a few spare days in Kathmandu when I trekked to the Everest Base Camp in May 2012. While going to the trek I refused to venture out anywhere as I was just too tired and I wanted to complete the trek first. But on the return I was persuaded by Puru (the owner of…
Two Mentions for Travel Tales from India and Me!
I wanted to share with you two mentions that happened on Sunday and today for Travel Tales from India and me. The first one appeared in Times of India which I have seen online. It was about tea house treks and homestays. Some of my friends and family called me to say they read the…
Kaleidoscopic Skies
There were some plans to travel this weekend but I in the end cancelled my tickets today. Maybe next week, maybe not but will travel soon.
High on Malaysia!
I did a brief trip to Malaysia in May 2012 and I have to say the country completely amazed me! It was a stop on a short notice so I had very little idea as to what to expect. I came back completely awed. The infrastructure was sound, the city clean and the people friendly….
Travel Round Up till August
It is September already, how fast the time went! Travel wise it has been a good year for me so far. You might ask why am I doing a round up now? It is not December after all. Well, I don’t like to make new year resolutions or sum up when almost every one is…
A Fabulous Lunch at The Oriental Blossom, Optus Sarovar Premiere, Gurgaon
When I got an invitation to dine out at The Oriental Blossom at Optus Sarovar Premiere, Gurgaon I was happy for two reasons. First is that I love Chinese food and second this place was in Gurgaon and I could drive there myself. And for a change I arrived at the destination without getting lost….
Making a Splash
When it rained yesterday my daughter ran out and had a gala time getting wet. I stayed at the door and clicked pictures of the water drops making a splash! I first tried the kit lens but I was not happy with the close up of the water drops I was getting. Then I tried…
Fifty Things I Love About Traveling
1. It sets me free- from my routine. 2. I don’t have to commute on those days. 3. I can click a lot of pictures. 4. I love those long walks. 5. Eating roadside food. 6. Interacting with people who have a different worldview. 7. That lovely window seat from where I can see the…