Winter memories in summer

An unseasonably hot weather here

On the whole i prefer winter to summer

We are all under the weather here

Drinking ginger tea to warm the itchy throat

I am not always at my best on hot or humid days.

But the real truth is that I like to experince all the seasons

I love:

 I love the cool mornings that open up into warm afternoons in spring. 

I love the way autumn days close in as the sun recedes into an amber bloom. 

I love the carefree looseness of a summer’s day, especially by a good beach with fresh seafood for lunch. 

I love the briskness and clarity of a sunny winter dawn. And, truth be told, I also love being braced against a cold, grey winter’s evening 

Thoughts of cold grey winter days takes me to some  unshared stories of winter

a trip to jaipur,as it is the easiet weekend  trip that can be done from delhi...

We had been to jaipur a lot of times,each time seems as though this is the first..

We always stay in Arya Nivas,a old haveli whihc has been made into ahotel

winter seasonals in bloom 

love the balconies ,seatings and their long corridors full with floating petals..

Itinery Planning time

Chai time

brochures and travel guides,we have a whole lot of them..

floating petals in the window sills

my little ones little one ready for breakfast

each one has their choice..

we thought of revisiting Jaigarh fort once more..

from the jaigarh one can see the amber fort


from the najafgarh palace windows..

then we were off to sanganer to visit the pottery and blockprinting factory
saw them at work


shadows amused us..




off to the central museum..

a portarit of a rajsthani man ,he owns a camel
painted elephants,a scene from the jaipur streets..

Relaxing and feet up..

flowers see to be telling a story ,dont you all think...

The trip continued for two more days,where we roamed in the markets and done some purchases..

.bring you lots more later

Images courtesy:Lakshmi Arvind

Nostalgia-Vacation-Last winter

Mind set on a nostalgic mood.The mood gives rise to a nostalgic yearning for bygone simplicity Nostalgia, can be simply equated with with the remembrance of things in the past, or better understood as an abdication of memory. It makes the past a foreign country.

Today let me take you to our days of the last winter when we set on our lovely journey to South Coorg. Travelling is an experience in itself which we love to indulge always,but for our schedule....Travelling to Coorg has been one of our itineraries since long.We wanted to go into a wonderful journey into the thick tropical forests,myriad streams and waterfalls and miles of spice,paddy and coffee plantations in Coorg.

Coorg (Kodagu) in Karnataka in South India is a beautiful hill resort. Coorg is also known as the Scotland of India because of its hills, picturesque towns and mist covered mountains.We experienced the real flavor of Coorg amidst the greens staying in a heritage home ,called "The Jade" ,situated in the valley of Brahmagiri hill range. A true paradise for the holidayers, the beauty of this 170 year old Kodava home is retained without losing its charm and regality. You could look forward for an authentic experience of the culture, cuisine and hospitality of the Kodavas to the fullest. Close proximity to Nagarhole, Waynad and Iruppu falls makes your stay even more exciting.

The Jade Home Stay-Kutta,Coorg

Front viewSide ViewSwing near one room
Bamboo swing Hills at a distantTea is served hereDining Table
River flowing across the property and love seat for the perfect evenings
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