A PICTURE-PERFECT CAMPING
After a rugged and fearful roller coaster ride, we landed in the dark and nowhere terrain. Our guiding light was a waning gibbous moon, and its bone-chilling cold and gushing water was my lullaby. On the following day, early morning, I could still hear the gushing water, which made me wake. The slight drizzle and dim, […]
IT’S A SMALL WORLD – LADYBIRD BEETLE
I met a young lady with a dome-shaped body with six short legs. She was so beautiful, her scarlet red Hubsch Gown with black patterns on its gave a Hollywood celebrity feel. I watched her closely and noticed that she opted for minimal make-up to show off her natural beauty. She might be so busy, […]
A WALK IN THE WOODS – HIMALAYAN TREK SERIES 2
A brief stop at the pristine Chitrey Monastery on the Indo Nepal border, and what followed was a gradual ascent and level walks through an undulating meadow. The wind was strong and the wind chill was creeping into my bones. I gazed down the valley as the fog briefly cleared and large bird sad […]
A WALK IN THE WOODS – HIMALAYAN TREK SERIES
“In order to see the birds, it is necessary to become a part of the silence” – Robert Lynd We had set off early morning from Chennai, South India and reached Bagdogra close to the afternoon. A slow drizzle began, and we had to hurry on, for a long 5-6 hour drive to Maneybhajang. […]
LOVE BITES IN COORG – VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL
I was on a nature trail and bird-watching tour to one of the romantic getaways in India. It is situated in the lap of the Jade mountain ranges and the gorgeous valleys. Coorg is covered with coffee plantation carrying the tag of the Great Scotland of India. Coorg is one of the most beautiful, […]
THE MAJESTIC LOTEN
It was a misty day as I walked towards the church’s grotto garden. I heard the starlings jingle which emptied my mind of all worry, bringing a fresh day. As I passed the garden, there was a conspicuous Pink Butterfly tree in all its glorious full bloom and it’s sweet fragrance was scented the […]
ENTER THE GARDEN – SHORT TRAIL IN LALBAGH, BANGALORE
A giant choco lava cake tempted me to plunge into its sweetness. I ran towards it and then stopped and wondered what it was doing in the middle of Lalbagh Garden. Then, I realized that it was a Peninsular Genesis Rock which was probably over 3,000 million years old. I had heard of the Rock […]
THE BLUETIFUL BLOOMS
I visited a princess crowned by misty hills. She is none other than Kodaikanal, the Princess of Hill Stations. She was wearing a brooch of rare blue Kurinji blooms that chose to adorn her only once in 12 years. What a glorious sight they were! A bee settled upon them and drunk their nectar to […]
A SELFIE WITH LORY IN JURONG, SINGAPORE
I felt like The Bird of Paradise, because I was in paradise! There’s no other word to describe the wonderland that made my heart grow wings and soar. I was at the world-famous Jurong Bird Park, Singapore. My legs were on autopilot, leading me to the Pool Amphitheatre, where I perched at a vantage point. […]
TWENTY WINGED VISITORS IN CHENNAI
There are fairies on earth. They flutter around flowers and tempt you to touch their vibrant wings. Butterflies are magical little creatures make your heart go pitter-patter. I looked forward to meeting hundreds of these beauties at a butterfly walk. Armed with my Canon SX 60 HS, I stepped through a giant butterfly. Sounds like […]
