Its almost going to be a year now. So before the new year arrives, thought would pen down the past new year's destination. Reluctantly i disclose the location its a beach in Goa namely Agonda. Not a great looking one unlike its counterparts, but its more for the laid back crowd minus the crowd . suituated to the north of Palolem, this beach was absolute bliss
A Morning in Agonda, the colors are so soft and real you feel that your walking in a painting.
Huts lined across the beach front. For a bargain of anywhere between 150 - 200, you a hut right on the beach. You literally jump into the sand from your bed.
The views from the Hut, You just lie there in your mattress and endlessly stare at the waves and the clouds that gather and your excussed to take short naps in between. What better way to kill time
A wedding on the beach would be the most ideal one. Lucky we, witnessed my first wedding on the beach complete with a singing band, a sumptuous buffet spread and friends surrounded. uninvited guests that we were, Stayed till the entire function was done and helped them clear the stage too.
Sunsets are magical, this last sunset of year 2006 was no less.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Street Scapes - Calcutta
Every corner of the city is thriving with life.
this pic reminds me of the cover of the Kite Runner. puris against the green background.
Taken in bandel.
a contrasting mix of red against blue with the chair as the prop.
This was just below the howrah bridge.
colors splashed across the entire city.
You find a lot of barbers right on the street grooming the indian men all day!
they even clean your ears!
red rules here,
The filthy ghats along the hoogly, this one was just behind the flower market below the howrah.
The busy flower market below the howrah.
yellow and saffron, the essentials at the hindu altar. sagic
its a ariel shot Taken from the howrah bridge
old world charm, wish it rains while you are seated inside watching time pass by.
the ambi against the yellow walls of St.Pauls Cathedral.
blissful, to sleep there where he is not bothered about whats happening around.
taken on the streets of bandel.
down under howrah, i should have had an entire blog for the pics under howrah.
So much activity and life you see here.
yet another picture under the howrah in the flower market, with filth and dirt accumlated everywhere
this pic reminds me of the cover of the Kite Runner. puris against the green background.
Taken in bandel.
a contrasting mix of red against blue with the chair as the prop.
This was just below the howrah bridge.
colors splashed across the entire city.
You find a lot of barbers right on the street grooming the indian men all day!
they even clean your ears!
red rules here,
The filthy ghats along the hoogly, this one was just behind the flower market below the howrah.
The busy flower market below the howrah.
yellow and saffron, the essentials at the hindu altar. sagic
its a ariel shot Taken from the howrah bridge
old world charm, wish it rains while you are seated inside watching time pass by.
the ambi against the yellow walls of St.Pauls Cathedral.
blissful, to sleep there where he is not bothered about whats happening around.
taken on the streets of bandel.
down under howrah, i should have had an entire blog for the pics under howrah.
So much activity and life you see here.
yet another picture under the howrah in the flower market, with filth and dirt accumlated everywhere
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Calcutta
Welcome to the land of yellow taxis, rosogullas, tagore, theatre, howrah and victoria.
The city of Joy. Lotta random thoughts when I think of this place, vibrant and populated, complete contrast to any Indian city though it is very much indian. it holds in place lot of pre Independence history, being the british capital of India.You would have not been prepared for it, but you would want to learn more and discover as you walk through.
Below are pictures i clicked while on my stay here. Looking at them, it is very different from the usual urban indian landscape.
At night, with a grey fog and cold wind, it almost allows one to imagine that it is London - Winston Churchill
True to that statement, certain pockets of Calcutta are abundant with british architectural buildings and establisments. Strolling across the streets of Dalhousie or Park Street one is left with a strong feeling of wandering in british ruled India.
(Above)Sun sets over the Victoria memorial.
The famous Park Street, Retail Space admist the colonial architecture buildings is very unique, Lotta favorite eatries and educational institutes dot here. Try the katti rolls adjacent The Park Hotel or experience the british pub feel at someplace else or treat yourself a pastry at flurrys, a yum meal at Peter Cat and some book browsing at the Oxford book store, not to forget tea at the corner Tea place.
After the indulgence at Park Street, take a leisurely walk to the Indian museum
(Above) the victoria statue at the museum
Dalhousie is filled with buildings of british architecture and importance, which now houses banks and other establisments.
Above is the paul's cathedral on dalhousie square.
St Pauls Cathedral in the dalhousie square is yet another significant colonial structure. Do visit for some more history
Around St paul's cathedral
Flurry on Park Street, is yet another expensive affair. the pastries are some of the best that i have tasted.
The famed vidyasagar sethu.
Mystic and huge.
The famous yellow taxi speeding across
The park street cemetry at the north end of park street, Spend an afternoon reading the tombstone of british soldiers and scholars and their families. very nostalgic.
the place should look its best after a rain shower.
Watch the light and sound show in the evenings at the Victoria memorial.
Especially worth it to see the structure lit up in the dark with no much crowd around
The most famous landmark of kolkatta, the howrah. see it lit with colours that change. splendid.
The city of Joy. Lotta random thoughts when I think of this place, vibrant and populated, complete contrast to any Indian city though it is very much indian. it holds in place lot of pre Independence history, being the british capital of India.You would have not been prepared for it, but you would want to learn more and discover as you walk through.
Below are pictures i clicked while on my stay here. Looking at them, it is very different from the usual urban indian landscape.
At night, with a grey fog and cold wind, it almost allows one to imagine that it is London - Winston Churchill
True to that statement, certain pockets of Calcutta are abundant with british architectural buildings and establisments. Strolling across the streets of Dalhousie or Park Street one is left with a strong feeling of wandering in british ruled India.
(Above)Sun sets over the Victoria memorial.
The famous Park Street, Retail Space admist the colonial architecture buildings is very unique, Lotta favorite eatries and educational institutes dot here. Try the katti rolls adjacent The Park Hotel or experience the british pub feel at someplace else or treat yourself a pastry at flurrys, a yum meal at Peter Cat and some book browsing at the Oxford book store, not to forget tea at the corner Tea place.
After the indulgence at Park Street, take a leisurely walk to the Indian museum
(Above) the victoria statue at the museum
Dalhousie is filled with buildings of british architecture and importance, which now houses banks and other establisments.
Above is the paul's cathedral on dalhousie square.
St Pauls Cathedral in the dalhousie square is yet another significant colonial structure. Do visit for some more history
Around St paul's cathedral
Flurry on Park Street, is yet another expensive affair. the pastries are some of the best that i have tasted.
The famed vidyasagar sethu.
Mystic and huge.
The famous yellow taxi speeding across
The park street cemetry at the north end of park street, Spend an afternoon reading the tombstone of british soldiers and scholars and their families. very nostalgic.
the place should look its best after a rain shower.
Watch the light and sound show in the evenings at the Victoria memorial.
Especially worth it to see the structure lit up in the dark with no much crowd around
The most famous landmark of kolkatta, the howrah. see it lit with colours that change. splendid.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Coming soon - East india
Its been quite some time since i have posted anything.
But lots to post, So do come back for some pics and pointers on the places i could go.
Agonda
Kolkatta
Varanasi
Konark
Puri and Chilka.
til then happy travelling!
But lots to post, So do come back for some pics and pointers on the places i could go.
Agonda
Kolkatta
Varanasi
Konark
Puri and Chilka.
til then happy travelling!
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