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Tales posts tagged beach.
3 days in Dapoli
Driving to a coastal town with a random group of people for 3 days was the plan when I booked Western Routes “Uncharted Konkan Lands – Dapoli” trip… It was…
Strolling along the Venice Beach , Los Angeles
Narrow lanes Short bridges Waterways all over Gondolas Romance These are a few words that come to my mind when someone says “Venice”.. But for us it was more of…
Skywatch Friday.. Listening to the waves
It was one of those days, I had decided to take off and spend it with a dear friend [who has recently moved to chennai and is in the Navy…
Celebrating Chennai – Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar
After the rains, after the floods, the city is slowly getting back on its feet. And so, when my uncle and cousin had come down from Delhi, we decided to…
Desserts – Crazy Evening part II
To read how the evening began, click here… After the initial round of decent food at Holas, we stepped out wondering where to go for Dinner.
Sun Surf Sand Spa and more in Seminyak Bali
One of the countries i have always been fascinated by is Bali. There are so many friends who have been here and keep talking about how beautiful the place is.
Skywatch Friday… Dutch live on
After ages, am back on the Skywatch Friday wagon today… All thanks to a conversation I had with a friend about Tranquebar. It has been over 2yrs since I was…
Karaikudi Restaurant, Chennai
Visited Karaikudi in Besant Nagar after ages and must say the only thing i like here is their Vazhapoo vadai.. This time, went with a friend and both of us…
Onam with colours…
The one thing i associate with Onam are flowers, i see elaborate kolams made with different flowers for days in advance. We have had Malayali neighbours, i have had friends…
Skywatch Friday, The sun rises over Tranquebar
I havent done Skywatch in weeks and so decided to resume today. Last year around this time was when i did the Coromandel coast trip, and what a journey it…
Skywatch Friday- Where they meet
“Poompuhar welcomes you” was the signboard i saw up ahead. We were really here and headed towards the delta. The town bore a sleepy look, probably because it was a…
Skywatch Friday.. The Shore Temple
Situated along the Bay of Bengal shore lines is the majestic Shore Temple. Built with blocks of granite, this structural temple today welcomes visitors with open arms.
The other side of Goa
After visiting the most popular sights in Goa- exploring Fort Aguada, strolling along the Anjuna Beach & the flea markets, going on a Dolphin cruise, and exploring Colva beach where…
Skywatch Friday… Morning breaks
I could hear a buzz near my head, but wasnt sure if i was dreaming or if it was for real.. It was getting quite annoying and after a few…
Skywatch Friday… Blues all the way
Walking along the ocean, watching the sun rise or go down is the most perfect moment.. especially when travelling! The moment is when you are surrounded by none, and there…
Skywatch Friday… Good morning says the sun
The morning dawned quite early. I was up and ready, armed with a bottle of water and my camera! The beach closest to where i was staying was the Calangute…
Skywatch Friday- Flaming away
Its morning The sun is all ready to rise Lets go to beach were the words resonating in my head… Up and off we went….
Ashtalakshmi temple, Madras
Thanks to a friend i found in the blogsville- Vi, i discovered this treasured temple in Besant Nagar in the city i call home. Am talking about the Ashtalakshmi temple…
Kamarajar, Madras
Kamarajar, the Chief Minister, the man who spread the value of Education[inspite of being uneducated]. He introduced millions of people to books, and also brought in the mid day meal…
MGR Memorial, Madras
The MGR Memorial is a yet another memorial we find in the Marina Beach, Chennai. Today, it has become quiite the favorite among tourists….. M G Ramachandran [MGR] was a…
[Skywatch Friday] Where the Boats rest, Chennai
Me: What is the one place you want to go to when you come to Chennai/Madras? Cousin [over the phone from Delhi]- The Beach I rest my case!!
Red and white, Madras
The Majestic light house in the Marina beach is as much a landmark as the beach itself… I have always wanted to go up the lighthouse, but not done that…
Gandhi in Chennai
The Marina beach in Chennai is the longest beach in the country, stretching across 14kms… There is a Mahatma Gandhi’s statue almost at the center, and it is a beautiful…
The 3 friends
Location: Besant nagar beach to Karaikudi… Partners in Crime- Moi, Gils and Vidya Agenda: None!! We met, we chatted, we walked, we laughed, we enjoyed the gentle rain, and we…
Project 365 Day 13 Passing by
Chennai continues to fascinate me every day…There are buildings and monuments that speak so much of our rich history, each one seems to have stood through war and time….
Project 365- Day 12 – Remembering
Chennai Marina beach has quite a few interesting monuments along the way… The other day, when we were on the Photowalk, i was wandering around the beach, till i reached…
Project 365 Day 10 Sky is the limit
I was literally flat on the ground, the tree seemed to have touched the skies and playing Swish swish with the clouds… While on the road in Goa, there was…
[Skywatch friday] Journey of the clouds
One evening while walking around Vagator beach, the sky was Blazing…looked alive… For more beautiful skies, visit Skywatch Friday
[Skywatch friday] Singing the Blues
The light blue sky behind the Seeyamangalam temple near Vandavasi [ The dark evening sky in Kerala, Kovalam For more beautiful skies, visit Skywatch Friday
[Skywatch Friday] The show is on
“The Tsunami point, that is where you can watch the sunset” guided our driver…. No sooner did we put one foot out and the skies began their act… What drama..
Time to sail away….
All planning done Everything has been sorted out [almost] Only thing that remains is we pack our bags and scoot… This is yet another 1st of sorts..A vacation with high…
Last year this time…Goa..
To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark Oct 30th came bringing with it memories of the trip…
[Skywatch Friday] The Sailor rests
Everytime i visit the Elliots beach, Besant Nagar, am drawn to the Karl Schmidt Memorial that stands alone near the ocean… The memorial seems to tell a different story at…
55er…. Lost…
Twinkling stars lit up the night sky as we tried to figure out the constellations, only to give up in a few seconds. The waves came crashing, one right after…
[Skywatch Friday] Start Action..Drama
Watching the sun blaze Up above in the mighty sky colors, orange to blue clouds swishing past as if to rehearse as if on cue they move and glide coming…
Starfish….
Got this as a fwd from a friend today and just wanted to share with all of you!! simply beautiful … Read on…. A man was walking down the beach…
[Skywatch Friday] Reach for the heights
An empty tree looking up to the clouds…. Pillars of strength… For more beautiful skies, go to Skywatch Friday
Coromandel Coast… Mahabs!!
It was a bright cool saturday, i was all excited for i knew it was gonna be a fun weekend! my bag was packed, camera battery charged and all pepped…
Sun sand and the beaches.. Goa, part 1
“Just got for it girl, go on , have a lovely time” was all it took to convince me that i can make the trip on my own… Was used…
Unwrap……..
I know, its been 2months since my B’day flew by but there is one gift which is is yet to be opened… Its from my dear friend Anita, who I’ve…
weekend trails.. Part II
Day 2 Sunday, 29th June Sunday dawned bright and early… we had showered, changed and ready to go by 7… Went downstairs, had breakfast (came complimentary with the room) and…