And just over a year ago, there was a dramatic breakup after a major crack formed and continued to grow till finally,.......it split off. Nope, they did not want to split, but they had no choice, no one asked them if they wanted to be … Continue reading Around the world series: Pitstop # 12
An awakening
I stood at the balcony feeling the cool mountain air, A bald eagle sat at a branch close by. And when it was time for it to go, it just spread its wings and off it flew, so easily lifted up into the sky so … Continue reading An awakening
कृपा (Kripa)
The room lights up with Her glowing face, so said the lady as she entered the place. Besides the carved door I stood and watched, the rituals I scoffed, the stories I squashed. That's when I turned to see him standing tall. Dark eyes, dark … Continue reading कृपा (Kripa)
Around the world series: Pitstop #11
As you go by boat, you see this distinctive jaw-dropping rock formation erupt from the sea, at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean becomes the Gulf of California. Enroute to this golden arch you will pass lazy sea lions basking on … Continue reading Around the world series: Pitstop #11
‘My Precious’
Anaya was standing at the balcony enjoying the fresh morning breeze as she watched the sun rise from between the tall apartment buildings on her street. Having grown up as heir to a tea plantation, she was used to waking up to bird calls and … Continue reading ‘My Precious’
The one who overstayed
She came uninvitedwhen tragedy struck,her presence gave me comfortand support from all around.I was at my weakest a shoulder I needed to lean on,she offered one unaskedand stood by me through it all.Time went by and betterI slowly began to feel,but my uninvited guestshowed no … Continue reading The one who overstayed
Around the world series: Pitstop#10
Eilean Donan, a small tidal island situated at the confluence of three sea lochs in the Scottish highlands, is known for a castle. But this is no ordinary castle, instead it is something kinda extraordinary. It is of course incredibly beautiful, which is why it … Continue reading Around the world series: Pitstop#10
The secret of the sea
Once upon a time many years ago…. It was that time of the year again, when the week-long festival around the temple would begin. There would be events all week long and people from the entire district and the neighbouring ones would arrive to participate. … Continue reading The secret of the sea
What lies behind it
The sun shone high and bright in the sky and the shops in the village of Valurru, closed for the noon siesta. Venkata Srinivasa or Srini as he was called by all, sat on the cane divan outside his friend Keshavam’s house chewing some beetal … Continue reading What lies behind it
Around the world series: Pitstop#9
Built to protect the country from invasion, this is one of the world’s most famous structures. A walk along this World Wonder takes you through diverse and stunning scenery including rugged mountains, vast desert and lush green lands. One day, some day......my feet will touch this … Continue reading Around the world series: Pitstop#9
Eclectic inspirations 