I arrived at Durban really tired and crumpled. And by the time I could even vaguely take stock it started raining. And it rained for more than a day almost continuously. And then today morning when I very reluctantly opened my eyes this was the view that greeted me right out of my hotel window! I hope…
Category: Photography
Faces of INDABA2013 Come Meet South Africa!
If you have visited this blog before you know I mostly don’t post pictures of people. But at INDABA 2013 there are so many people and so many people with camera that I too tried my luck at clicking people. So come see some faces at INDABA 2013 on Day 1, come meet South Africa….
Travelling Solo Vs Travelling with a Chatter Box
I recently went to Sri Lanka with my younger nephew who is also known as Brat 2. Of course there is a Brat 1, his elder brother, and there are two more, Brats 3 and 4. Brat 3 is my niece and 4 my daughter. The numbering is according to the age, Brat 1 being…
A Lady in Jainsem at Cherrpunji, Meghalaya
I am becoming brave these days! I saw this lady at a hotel in Cherrapunji and asked her if I could click her picture. She came out of the front desk and posed for me in her pretty Jaisem, the traditional dress of Meghalaya! Jainsem- Traditonal Dress of Meghalaya for Women We also asked front…
Mawsmai Cave, Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
I had heard of Mawsmai Cave even before I headed to Shillong. Last year another colleague had done this trip and was singing praises of it. So I was looking forward to our day off and our trip to Cherrapunji. The route was scenic and I have discovered a new thing. I can survive on…
Elephant Waterfalls- Shillong, Meghalaya
On my recent trip to Shillong and Guwahati we had one off day, Sunday. And all four of us were rearing to go. So we hired a cab and off we went. The itinerary was almost completely decided my our well behaved and patient driver. He first took us to the Shillong View Point (where…
From Sri Lanka to Shillong- Some Days I Feel Tired
I cannot believe that a few months before I was talking about cancelled trips! I have traveled a lot since then. I went to Gulmarg, then we first went to Jagatsukh, then to Sri Lanka and finally I traveled for work to Guwahati and Shillong. And I never thought I would say it but I…
Barapani or Umiam Lake in Shillong, Meghalaya
Barapani or Umiam Lake in Shillong is a beautiful place. I got only a glimpse of Umiam Lake or which is also known as Barapani. Our taxi driver from Guwahati to Shillong told us that he would stop by it for a few minutes if we wanted to. We wanted to stop as soon as…
Wild Flowers at Shillong
It was not a lazy Sunday really. I am currently visiting Guwahati and Shillong but for work. Today was the day off so we went up to Cherrapunji (now known as Sohra). On the way we visited Shillong View Point but it was a overcast day. I did click a few pictures of the city…
Dress Code for Women in Sri Lanka- In Pictures
I often think of what to wear when I visit a new country. Being from India I would admit I am not very adventurous when it comes to dressing and in many places of the world I will pass off easily as moderately dressed. I did not bother too much before visiting Sri Lanka as I thought…