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.
It’s a Woman’s World!
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!
A Tale of Two Kitties
They both met in the compound of an old house that hadn’t been inhabited for years. The walls were bare, and the windows, broken and sightless. The area around the house was badly secured by a broken-down wall and a rusted gate. Weeds grew there in profusion, undeterred by the garbage dumped on them by … Continue reading A Tale of Two Kitties
Carved in Stone- Doodle art
A little bit of history before we proceed to the doodles. Aihole- pronounced Eye-Ho-Lay, is a small nondescript looking town in the north of Karnataka. Nondescript only at first glance, because it is actually a major archeological site; with over a hundred and twenty stone and rock cut temples dating all the way back to … Continue reading Carved in Stone- Doodle art
What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar – part 2
"The size of the flower is smaller than the nail. The full bloom of the flower depends on the natural factors like rain, heat, humidity and it is constantly changing. Don't argue with the staff" This is what greets the visitor to the official online booking site for Kaas Pathar. The same is given first … Continue reading What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar – part 2
What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar? (Part 1)
A Chinese proverb advises "Don't listen to what they say, go see". The more I travel, the more I realise the truth of this. Yes, travel expands the horizons and broadens the mind but for me, it works more in reverse. I read up a little about a place before visiting it and on my … Continue reading What’s ‘khaas’ about Kaas Pathar? (Part 1)
Sara’S- a review
The films that are coming out of Bollywood fail to stir any interest in me. My favourite actors have either passed away (Irfan Khan) or are doing very few films. And on the other hand there's Amazon Prime that keeps throwing up suggestions at me on Instagram- Hindi, English, Regional; a regular stream of films … Continue reading Sara’S- a review
Into The Woods
Robert Frost may have spoken evocatively in his poems about lovely, dark and deep woods and trodden/untrodden paths; thereby inspiring numerous readers to set off exploring woody trails and unknown paths, but for me the inspiration has always been the writings of Enid Blyton. Her books may now be considered controversial, problematic and lacking in … Continue reading Into The Woods
Axone- A Review
IMDb calls this movie a 'comedy-drama', another review calls it a stirring satire and Rotten Tomatoes says it's a cultural renovation. I say it's a bit of all the above. But mainly it's a film that makes you question stereotypes and prejudices. Your own, that is. But let's start at the very beginning. Axone or … Continue reading Axone- A Review
The Changing Face of Summer Holidays
I remember a time, long, long ago, way back, when I had just entered the teaching profession: summer holidays used to be eagerly anticipated and each day relished to the fullest. So that, once school re-opened, we were re-energized and ready to take on the new academic year. Oh, and summer holidays used be for … Continue reading The Changing Face of Summer Holidays
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