I’m back in the city! And so for Thursday Hops #7, here’s a view of the city at night. A Thousand Lights I know, it does remind you of the iconic song Little Boxes by Malvina Reynolds, made popular by Pete Seeger. If you haven’t heard it before, do check it out below. https://youtu.be/XUwUp-D_VV0 LittleContinueContinue reading “Thursday Hops #7”
Category Archives: Travel Tales
Traveling to UP in Unlock 3.0
I’d been in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand for the entire Covid-19 lock-down period and then some. There were several reasons for staying there beyond the lockdown period but the main thing that stopped us was transport. We had our dog with us so trains were not an option, even if they had been running. We needed toContinueContinue reading “Traveling to UP in Unlock 3.0”
Thursday Hops #6
In Thursday Hops #6, a monkey peeping in from our kitchen window….as if to ask “Is breakfast ready?” Is breakfast ready? Monkeys are a common sight in Bhimtal. As number of houses increase and forest covers decrease, more and more monkeys are moving into residential areas in search of food. Some people feed them, perhapsContinueContinue reading “Thursday Hops #6”
A Picnic Lunch at Apollo Bay
Previous – Kennet River Apollo Bay is a picturesque seafood village along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Tranquil beaches with great surfing options are the highlights of this coastal town. Main Shopping Strip at Apollo Bay Though quieter and smaller than nearby Lorne, Apollo Bay is now a popular tourist place as mostContinueContinue reading “A Picnic Lunch at Apollo Bay”
Thursday Hops #5
Thursday Hops #5 features the Ducks of Bhimtal Lake. These ducks (well rather their parents, grand parents, great grand parents…..you get the drift) have been around Bhimtal Lake for as long as I remember. Every day, they swim from this end of the lake to the island in the lake. They spend a lot ofContinueContinue reading “Thursday Hops #5”
At Kennet River
Previous – Anglesea | Next – Apollo Bay After our stop at Anglesea for coffee, the next stop was about an hour later at Kafe Koala, Kennet River. Koala Cafe @ Kennett River Our driver guide said that we are bound to spot a koala or two here so we set out after him alongContinueContinue reading “At Kennet River”
Thursday Hops #4
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. SmallContinueContinue reading “Thursday Hops #4”
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. Anglesea Town 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 ofContinueContinue 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! Sunset in the mountains 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? LinksContinueContinue 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 coastContinueContinue reading “A Memorial for a Memorial?”
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