a memoir of etchings and wanderings
It was now time to bid Paris a teary goodbye. Belgium awaited. We drove four hours to the capital city of Brussels, where we first stopped at the Atomium. We were explained what the significance of this iconic structure was, but after I heard that meeting rooms were built in the spheres, they kind of lost me. However, for the education of all, the Atomium was originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair … Continue reading “Belgium” →
Destination next was ‘La Ville-Lumière’ or the City of Light, better known to us as Paris! It is a pity that we could only visit the capital city this trip, the whole of the country is so beautiful and full of history, it would need probably a fortnight or more to skim through. I have absolutely no recollections of the time when I first visited Paris, so was obviously … Continue reading “Paris je t’aime” →
Even before starting out on the UK and Europe trip, I understood that there are a number of travel modes. By this, I mean there are different things that people like to do while on vacation – there is the lets-go-by-the-schedule-and-cover-everything, the I-don’t-care-about-touristy-stuff, the I-only-want-to-shop-balls-to-everything-else, the combination of a few of these and very many others. It really is amusing to see them in action. I belong to the mixed … Continue reading “Dear Old Blighty” →
They say when its time, you just know. The last time I took a trip with my parents was when I was 14 and had a rather amusing fashion sense. This year, being the 30thwedding anniversary of the two most wonderful people on the planet – I decided that it was time. After months of deliberations and intensive sessions of poring over the hundred open tabs in my browser window … Continue reading “Österreich” →
After spending over six years in Maharashtra, the festival of the beloved Elephant God has almost become a part of me. I remember being told to stay away from the maddening crowds that Ganesh Chaturthi brings, because there is a certain level of craziness involved that not all of us can digest. But I recollect being a part of a visarjan party in Pune and even observing one from a … Continue reading “Moryaaa!” →
After 23 days of continuous moving around to cover nine countries, the mind does become a blur. Even as we were deciding to embark on this mother-of-all-trips, I knew that these would be memories of a lifetime – a little rushed, no doubt – but there really is no way to see so much is such less time. It will not be possible to document so much into one post, … Continue reading “Eurotrip!” →
One year ago, today I stepped into the minaret shaped door of my current firm, having returned to the city I grew up in. I thought it would be tougher. More trying. I’ve been surprised. But despite the odds, the last year has been a good one, I have to say. I’ve not been the most satisfied on the career front. That remains the only sore point. I spent quality … Continue reading “Already?” →
Miles and miles of open skies With nothing to obstruct sight Haystacks and green meadows Dotted with lakes reflecting the blue above It almost looks like I could reach a hand out and touch these clouds – they seem so much closer to the ground. Cannot think of anything more close to magic…
So it’s finally here. Three days away from embarking on the Europe trip, I have dreamed of, spent hours researching, made multiple documents for, I’m brimming with excitement. From the time that I land in Munich, to the time I take off from Milan, I’m sure I will think of nothing else. And yes, a 32 GB memory card has been purchased for my camera. Summer in Europe awaits. See … Continue reading “EU” →
Because sometimes in your life, you get swept away by a story. An idea that doesn’t stop your eyes from glinting, even as you grow up. Come every 31st day of the month of July – I am reminded even more of the magic. J.K. Rowling rightly said that some stories stay with us forever. Until the very end. Happy Birthday, Harry Potter.