I clicked this picture in Jayanagar in Bangalore two years back. In India banana leaves are used in may festivals and I found it quite interesting that the traffic police booth was decorated with it on Ayudh Pooja. I have not seen anything like this in the North India, where I have lived for most…
Just Flowers
Flowers and Only Flowers There is so much happening around, complete turmoil in the global markets, very little travel and lots of work that is only partially getting done. So flowers without any reason.
Sea Buckthorn Drink- Spiti Magic, Spiti
Last year when we were trekking in Spiti we were introduced to this refreshing drink called Spiti Magic. When asked what is it made of, pat came the reply- Sea-Buckthorn! Now what was that? We were totally clueless but not for long. We were patiently explained that it is made of the same thing that Leh…
Maggi Omelet in a Trek, Cooked on Wood!
One of our Group Members Cooking Omelet and Maggi on Har Ki Doon Trek, as the Canteen Owners Look and Pose for Pictures I have to admit I am quite fond of Maggi even on an ordinary day (packaged noodles sold in India by Nestle. And as soon as you take the name of any…
Lazy Sunday Photo- Forbidden Berries and Fall Colors Oxford, UK
A Lovely Tree in Oxford As my last trip has been to Oxford, UK I keep thinking about it. The tree in the picture was full of red berries and this is from my October-November stay. I loved the fall colors. And I was given strict instructions not to eat the berries!
The Book Tag
Since I ran away from the last tag, I thought I would pick up a tag by Emma that I could not complete and it was months ago. And this time it is about books. The list of the books is long and I have read much less than what I would ideally like to…
Running Scared of the Bare your Soul Tag
Emma tagged me with the ‘Bare your Soul’ tag questions. Hmm, I am running for cover. Here is why! 1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be? 6. Which is more blessed – loving someone or being loved by someone? 9. If you would like to act with someone who will it…
Crib, Crib and Crib
Fall sick for one week and you end up working so hard for the next two weeks. One week is over but I can see I am going to be extremely busy the next week too. So very little time for new blog posts. And 2008 has been a lean year travel wise and it…
Remembering the Cold Weather in Oxford
Bus Stop, Harcourt Hill, Oxford Last year at the end of October, I was waiting for a bus at a stop in Oxford. It was damn cold even during the day but the saving grace is that almost everything is heated and you really do not need heavy woolens indoors. I had gone to the…
Lazy Sunday Photo- Another Bird’s Nest in the Backyard
Dove’s eggs in a Nest I was picking up basil leaves to add to my tea when suddenly a dove fluttered and flew away. A little investigation (without disturbing any leaves or branches) revealed these two eggs in the nest. This is the second time I found a bird’s nest in my backyard.