'C' is for the Christ child born on Christmas Day. 'C' is also for all the cakes baked for Christmas Day. From watching my mother bakes varieties of cakes, to baking them myself, to now watching my daughter successfully try her hand at all sorts of cakes at Christmas; this is one festive tradition that … Continue reading The best cake of Christmas- my piece de resistance!
Visiting another country can be an enriching experience. Being visited by people from another country can be just as enriching. It compels you to look at things from an entirely different perspective. You are struck by the realisation that whatever is familiar to you is completely unfamiliar to your visitor. From the sights in the … Continue reading It’s not fair!
A visit to the magnificent Ellora caves was illuminating in several ways, most of which were unexpected. We did however, follow one sensible course of action- we decided not to venture into the caves by ourselves, but in the company of someone who could enlighten us about their history. We were privileged to have the … Continue reading A matter of perception
Facebook has this habit of throwing up memories in your face every morning- this day last year or five years back; whatever. Most of the times I dismiss them with a shrug but the one that popped up today was something truly special. It was on this day last year that I arrived in Paris … Continue reading The First Time is for ever.
Travel is not just about going to new places or revisiting an old favourite one. It's also about the people that one meets along the way. It's not about forming lasting friendships but about ships that pass, bump into one another; nod, chat a while or simply move on. One thing I've noticed is that … Continue reading People and Places
The world heritage site of UNESCO informs us that "Hampi’s spectacular setting is dominated by river Tungabhadra, craggy hill ranges and open plains, with widespread physical remains. The sophistication of the varied urban, royal and sacred systems is evident from the more than 1600 surviving remains that include forts, riverside features, royal and sacred complexes, … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi- carved in stone
My stern in-house critic has commented disparagingly on the brevity of my blog posts. My protests that I wanted the focus to be the pictures not words, were dismissed with a shrug. So, this post will have more of words, though not all will be mine; I've used some by Sarojini Naidu as well. As … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi- in the Bazaars of Vijaynagar
There's a lot to see in Hampi and much to marvel at, the monuments are a photographer's delight and the panorama of huge boulders among green trees, fields and lawns; dotted with ruins of the Vijaynagar empire, stretches as far as the eye can see. It's a visual treat. But what I really, really wanted … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi- Live life King (elephant) size!
Taking off on a trip is not as easy or as hassle-free as all those travel channels make it out to be. It requires meticulous planning and attention to detail. Unless of course, one is prepared to wing it, rough it and take things as they come. (Where I'm concerned; the 1st and 3rd, … Continue reading Oops and Wows
Monuments and their ruins are fascinating places. The grandeur and the stunning, intricate architecture is expected, but what fascinates me more is the unexpected. The little surprises tucked away in nooks and crannies, the play of light and shadow from certain angles, a tiny carving in a corner that has so many details but is … Continue reading Heritage of Hampi: some high-lights
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