In Thurday Hops #4, I present this sweet hillside temple. This Monday was a holiday due to Raksha Bandhan. We took advantage of the holiday to go for a short hike. That’s when we came across this colourful Shiv temple in an equally attractive setting. Sadly, it was closed, probably due to Covid restrictions. SmallContinue reading “Thursday Hops #4”
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Coffee at Anglesea
Angelsea is a small, picturesque town in Victoria, Australia. Located on the Great Ocean Road, it is usually the first stop for those on the Grand Ocean Road bus tour. As Anglesea is about 1.5-hour’s drive from Melbourne, it comes up at just about the right time for you to get out of the bus,Continue reading “Coffee at Anglesea”
Thursday Hops #3
For Thursday Hops #3, I bring to you this beautiful just-before-sunset picture of Bhimtal Hills. Look at the wisps of clouds floating by! The clouds formed such interesting patterns. And just minutes after we took this picture, the misty clouds covered the hills from our view. Doesn’t it look lovely? Links to other Thursday HopsContinue reading “Thursday Hops #3”
A Memorial for a Memorial?
I have seen a lot of memorials. In Delhi, it is difficult to walk a kilometre without stumbling upon a memorial or two. But a memorial for a memorial? Overkill, isn’t it? But when you get to know the circumstances, it seems quite justified. The Great Ocean Road, a 234-kilometre long road along the south-eastern coastContinue reading “A Memorial for a Memorial?”
Thursday Hops #2
So for the second Thursday Hops post, I have this pic of Bhimtal hills. Oops, the hills are barely visible through the monsoon clouds. Yes, monsoon is here! It’s raining every day. We may be running out of dry clothes, but we sure are enjoying the weather along with hot cups of tea/coffee and assortedContinue reading “Thursday Hops #2”
Announcing Thursday Hops!
Starting today, I’ll be posting a single travel photo every Thursday. Hopefully, clicked in the same week. As travel options are currently limited due to the Covid pandemic, get ready to see many, many shots of Bhimtal from different angles in the coming weeks. (Don’t worry if you see the same shot of Bhimtal lakeContinue reading “Announcing Thursday Hops!”
The Fish That Refused Treats: A true tale from Renuka Lake
A frequent pastime whenever we visited any lake or river was feeding the fish. We would get some bread or aate ki golis from nearby shops and get a good half an hour’s worth of entertainment by the lake. So when we visited Renuka Lake in Himachal Pradesh with our friends, it wasn’t long beforeContinue reading “The Fish That Refused Treats: A true tale from Renuka Lake”
The Tragic Tale of the Loch Ard Gorge in Victoria, Australia
The Loch Ard Gorge near the magnificent Twelve Apostles in the Port Campbell National Park in Victoria, Australia seems straight out of a picture postcard. While it may look like the perfect romantic setting, there is a tragedy behind its name. The gorge is named after the clipper ship Loch Ard, which was wrecked hereContinue reading “The Tragic Tale of the Loch Ard Gorge in Victoria, Australia”
Umbrellas Out in Munnar
Building on Debbie Smyth’s One Word Sunday post, Umbrella, for this Sunday. One of my favorite pics of our trip to Munnar, Kerala in South India.
The Penguin Parade at Philip Island, Australia
While planning my trip to Australia, I noticed that one of the most recommended ‘Things To See around Melbourne was the Penguin Parade. To be honest, when I booked our tickets for the parade, I just had a vague idea that it was about little penguins, which I assumed was a quaint way of referringContinue reading “The Penguin Parade at Philip Island, Australia”
