Dholavira is the site of a Harappan city which was part of the Indus Valley Civilisation- 5000 years ago. More than 1000 sites have been discovered till now and Dholavira ranks as the 6th largest among them. The other well-known ones are Harappa and Mohenjedaro (which we read about briefly in our history books, what … Continue reading Dholavira- An Ancient City
There's something new and interesting just waiting to be discovered on every trip. The trip to Kutch was a revelation in so many ways that to dwell upon each would require several blog posts. But speaking of dwelling- one of the most fascinating aspects of Kutch is the 'bhunga' A bhunga is a unique, traditional … Continue reading The ‘Bhungas’ of Kutch
I have just begun to read a very interesting book titled 'Indian Christmas' which is a compilation of different accounts about how Christmas was and is celebrated across India. The foreword itself triggered off so many memories for me that after a point I couldn't tell if I was reading what another person had written … Continue reading Christmases of Yesteryear…
As an intrepid armchair traveller and an enthusiastic real time traveller, I have certain confessions: I follow travel writers, bloggers and influencers on Instagram. Mostly to satisfy my cravings by travelling vicariously. And also to look out for likely, do-able destinations for myself. I enjoy discovering new (to me) places but I also love revisiting … Continue reading The Eye of the Beholder
Q: What do you call a teacher who's happy on a Monday? A: Retired. The board on my last day and with my last class. It's a Monday and Teacher's Day and a special Teacher's day for me. Special because it's the first time I'll be spending this day as a teacher who's not actively … Continue reading Happy 1st Teacher’s Day to me!
A short trip (just 24 hours) to a nearby location (just 30 kms away) left me with so many memories that the holiday hangover it caused was hard to shake off. We (my friends and I) didn't gaze in awe at any sweeping, magnificent landscapes or sample exotic, unusual local dishes or even shop around … Continue reading Choti-Choti Baatein
Disclaimer: No, this is not one of those posts that list out generic bits of advice on how empty nesters can get on with their lives. I view with disfavor any attempts from random, unknown people who know nothing about me, dishing out suggestions and telling me what I can and must not do. Also, … Continue reading Lessons from an Empty Nest
A houseful of memories This is the house in which I spent the first 23 years of my life. When we left the place in 1986 (when this picture was taken), the house too was just a year or so older than I was at that time. This is because my parents were the first … Continue reading Yesterday Once More but not quite….
Most holidays follow a set pattern: Planning: Pick out a destinationLook for a place to stay.Arrange how to get there and back.Make a tentative itinerary On arrival: Freshen up/EatSet out for Destination # 1, # 2 # 3 and so on. Return to the hotel/resort by evening.Dinner and crash into bed.Next morning repeat from Point … Continue reading An ‘Experiential’ Experience.
When my friend and I began travelling together; way back in 2017, the people we'd meet during our trips were the usual- couples, families or mixed groups of students. We never, ever came across another odd pair like us. We didn't really stick out like sore thumbs since we were firmly middle-aged, self- sufficient and … Continue reading It’s a Woman’s World!
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