La familia 29 May, 2017 The summer of 2017 was a remarkable. La familia took a road trip to the lush, cooler climes of Uttarakhand from Gurugram, where the summer heat was refusing to beat a retreat. One of our pit stops was my birth place; the stunningly, verdant Pantnagar University, before we headed … Continue reading La Familia: #WordlessWednesday
“I saw my life branching out before me like the green fig tree in the story. From the tip of every branch, like a fat purple fig, a wonderful future beckoned and winked." - Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar The Mighty Fig Tree On our arrival at Balur Estate, Chikamaglur this August, the … Continue reading The Mighty Fig Tree: #ThursdayTreeLove
walk with the ellies October 3, 2015 We had taken a wondrous weekend trip to Wildlife SOS Agra, with a bunch of dear friends. Wildlife SOS encourages its visitors to volunteer for its rescued elephants and Indian bears. We spent two very memorable days bathing the elephants, feeding them, watching them engage in their daily … Continue reading Walk with The Ellies: #WordlessWednesday
August is my birthday month and I look forward to it with much anticipation. In my head I believe that August must turn out perfect. But the August of 2018 proved to be a mixed bag of surprises. Some great, and some not so great. There were challenges galore, but the month was also dotted … Continue reading Gratitude for August 2018: #GratitudeCircle
Photo Credits: Gah Learner moon boonThe Airbnb accommodation is way beyond their expectations. A pristine view, overlooking the stunning Mt. Edna and a radiant moon glistening in all its glory. The fine sheers, and the ornate furniture exude love and warmth. Kaveri lies sprawled on the floral chaise, devouring the new Khaled Hosseini novel. Trisha … Continue reading Moon Boon: #FridayFictioneers
Couple Goals 26th June, 2016 Chanced upon this couple from Rajasthan, on our trek from McLeod Ganj to Bhagsunag falls. I have no idea what the fascinating instrument that the man played is called. The rendition was a piece of pure bliss, that resonated synchronously with the crisp mountain air. This picture opened the … Continue reading Couple Goals: #WordlessWednesday
A Journey of memorable smiles April 11, 2016 Sorry folks, but this is not a high quality shot, but the memories around it are truly treasured and precious. It was taken on an iPhone, like most of my pictures are. I was using an older version of iPhone, with a not very high-grade camera. … Continue reading A Journey of Memorable Smiles: #WordlessWednesday
Scarlette 'O Hara I was mesmerised by the stunning beauty of this flower that I rechristened Scarlette 'O Hara, as I have no clue whatsoever of its real name. I spotted this bundle of gorgeousness at Balur Estate, the coffee plantation in Chikmaglur, South India. If any of you know this beauty's real name do … Continue reading Scarlette ‘O Hara: #WordlessWednesday
"Life is a journey of new findings and profound discoveries" - NatashaMusing giant figs So, here's my back story. I discovered these giant figs in Balur Estate, the stunning coffee plantation at Chikmagalur. And to my utter surprise I discovered that figs actually grow out of the bark of a tree. I … Continue reading Giant Figs: #WordlessWednesday
placid River This picture was shot on my iPhone camera, at the Dandeli sanctuary, Karnataka, India. The serene, River Kaali enveloped us in a surreal calm. All our worries, from our city life just vanished into the thin, fresh air. We sat there spell-bound, soaking in the bliss and silence of the "River Placid". I've … Continue reading Placid River: #WordlessWednesday