Pushkar on Flickr.
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Disassemble on Flickr.
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Assemble on Flickr.
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Upper Lake, Bhopal on Flickr.
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I’m suddenly craving Kerala food…not just “South Indian” food, but specifically Kerala stuff and specifically these two meals we had on the houseboat some two years ago. I can’t exactly remember which Hotel the houseboat belonged to, and even less, the names of these dishes. All I remember is, that they rank among the top 15 best meals I’ve had in my life. And that there were ridiculous amounts of coconut and banana in combinations you could have never imagined. And also yummy other ingredients, but the coconut and the bananas stood out. I can’t imagine where in Delhi I could get a meal even half as good as this. I have been Sagar Ratna enough many times (my family is crazy) to have tried every dish on their menu at least twice and every time I go there I end up staring at the menu wishing it would magically transform into something fresh and new. I’m done with “South Indian”. But I would really really like some authentic Kerala cuisine. Suggestions, anyone? More photos from the 2010 Kerala trip here and here.
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A little bit of whimsy found on the way down from Gun Hill. Mussoorie, 2012
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Cambridge Book Depot The Mall, Mussoorie The day after we waved at Ruskin Bond, we couldn’t help paying another visit to Cambridge Book Depot. It is located quite conveniently in the most happening (relatively) part of town. Mr Sunil Arora, the owner, is always ready for a chat… We excitedly related the previous evening’s incident to him and he confirmed its very much we waved at the real Mr Bond. Although, he sadly informed us, that Mr Bond was currently very ill and had failed to make his official weekly visit to the bookshop last Saturday. And missed even unofficial visit on Tuesday and well, it was Wednesday, maybe he’d come today? A short phone call later we were sadly informed that it was unlikely he’s visit even today. We looked at some books…there were four that were already autographed. We had almost selected one when the owner informed us that we could, if we want, buy an unsigned book and he’ll get it signed for us, and then courier it to us. So did we want to do that?? WHY YES OF COURSE DUH-UH! We (one of my bookwormy friend, seen above in the photo, and I) selected a book each—in fact, both of us took a collection of his ghost stories…having errrr…imagined seeing ghosts in an unrelated incident the previous night. We paid, left our addresses and happily trudged of for a walk on Camel’s Back Road, which btw, can be accessed by a lane right next to the book store. What a day! Last wednesday, the books finally arrived, all nicely wrapped up, along with a phonecall from the kindly Mr Arora confirming if we’d received them. What excitement!! What had Mr Ruskin Bond written for us?? Like personally! With his own hands!! Well he told me “To your happiness and success” and my friend, “Every good wish”. Excuse me while I go shed another happy tear or two. :’)
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Mussoorie then and now.

Gun Hill?, 1994? and Cloud End, 2012.

Not really literally. The dress-up places are still intact in 2012. Just showing the change in my perception. I think.

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Flying Fox at Cloud End. Photo courtesy: Mamta
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At Kempty Falls. Photo courtesy: @crispy_crunchie who took some lovely photographs of me but is unhappy with ALL the ones I took of her. :(
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