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Nature Waatch >>from Here And There |
Reeth |
Apr 25 2007, 02:20 AM
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Reeth, thank you! That was really quick too. The flowers are lovely. I can't help envying the lucky folks who get to experience such beauty for real. Must be a perfect location for movie filmings, is it ? Hear my confession, ever since I heard that the Nilgiris gets its name from these blooms, I've wanted 2 see them. The Kurinji blooms once in 12 years, isn't that so? 2018, that's so far away. Wonder where I might be then? I've been to Ooty and Kodaikanal with my family on holiday ( don't remember any of it 'coz I was hardly five ), but not Munnar. I know what you must be thinking, we came so near. Yes, we did. God Willing, there will be more trips in the offing, and this time I'll make sure that I do visit these places. This time I want 2 remember it too. Noorie ye shd visit munnar.....still unspoilt unlike ooty and kodai, i went there last year when kurinji was in full bloom.... Bermuda The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
noorie |
Apr 26 2007, 01:08 AM
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Lucky you to be able to see the kurinji flowering.
Are those pics of Munnar? Those clean, white sandy lovely beaches are really tempting me. Best of all, I don't see any of those firangis either. God Willing, next time I ever visit down South, I'll certainly make Munnar my first halt. Noorie "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act" "You have enemies? Good! It means that you stood up for something, sometime in your life." |
Reeth |
Apr 28 2007, 10:21 AM
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Lucky you to be able to see the kurinji flowering. Are those pics of Munnar? Those clean, white sandy lovely beaches are really tempting me. Best of all, I don't see any of those firangis either. God Willing, next time I ever visit down South, I'll certainly make Munnar my first halt. Noorie noorie those pics are frm Bermuda... Coastal Karnataka........ Maravanthe Beach River Souparnika .....Maravanthe Kudremukh hills in Western ghats.....Karnataka The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
noorie |
Apr 28 2007, 08:08 PM
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Those pics weren't of Munnar? I feel cheated.
Coastal Karnataka seems a quiet idyllic place 4 a retreat, maybe I'll turn 2 it if ever I think of writing a book. I love the coastal cuisine of the South; seafood and fishes of every imaginable variety, cooked 2 perfection, not greasy or over spicy. Also, how can I forget the tender coconut water, it's heavenly! Reeth, you like the sea or the hills better? When I was five my 'ambition' was 2 own an island, but the tsunami has 4ever altered my plans. Noorie "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act" "You have enemies? Good! It means that you stood up for something, sometime in your life." |
Reeth |
Apr 30 2007, 02:06 AM
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Those pics weren't of Munnar? I feel cheated. Coastal Karnataka seems a quiet idyllic place 4 a retreat, maybe I'll turn 2 it if ever I think of writing a book. I love the coastal cuisine of the South; seafood and fishes of every imaginable variety, cooked 2 perfection, not greasy or over spicy. Also, how can I forget the tender coconut water, it's heavenly! Reeth, you like the sea or the hills better? When I was five my 'ambition' was 2 own an island, but the tsunami has 4ever altered my plans. Noorie Munnar is in the western ghats.....no sea around U planning to write a book? on travel? Do u cook? I love both the hills and the Sea, it kinda humbles me.......while studying at manipal( In karnataka close to udipi and mangalore) i wd go to the beach at least 3 times a week wit my friends .........There was a tragedy once when one of our collegemate was drowned ......the fisherfolk there tried their level best and helped a lot....but one cant go against nature... The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
noorie |
May 2 2007, 07:12 AM
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Dear me, so Munnar is in the Western Ghats. It's time 2 dust out that old atlas, I can clearly see that. Or maybe we cud bring a little sea 2 Munnar?
After all, anything is possible these days when the Chinese can make artificial rain and snow. Reeth, but how did you guess? Cooking's a passion with me. The time when I am not 2 be found with a book in my hand or listening 2 music, or with my family or friends, I'll be in the kitchen rustling up new delicious dishes. Collecting well guarded family recipes is another of my guilty pastimes. But it's definitely well worth it, I haven't heard any complaints from anyone yet. A travel writer and me? No, I couldn't be. For the simple reason that I am always too busy savoring the beauty of the places I visit. Besides I am the impulsive kind, I wud hate 2 keep a journal. Reeth, do you read a lot of travel literature? Any particular favorite author? It's tragic what happened with your friend, but the sea is unpredictable and mysterious. I know just what you meant by that "humbling" feeling; I've felt it too, that raw power of wild Nature at it's merciless best. The hills can also show that savage face though rarely. Entire hills with houses on them doing the disappearing act as a result of landslides and flashfloods. One of my best friends a Himachali girl lost her whole family when her native village was swamped by a massive cloud burst. Yet life goes on. It takes a lot of courage to be able to do that. I don't know if I could. Noorie "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act" "You have enemies? Good! It means that you stood up for something, sometime in your life." |
Reeth |
May 2 2007, 06:15 PM
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Dear me, so Munnar is in the Western Ghats. It's time 2 dust out that old atlas, I can clearly see that. Or maybe we cud bring a little sea 2 Munnar? After all, anything is possible these days when the Chinese can make artificial rain and snow. Reeth, but how did you guess? Cooking's a passion with me. The time when I am not 2 be found with a book in my hand or listening 2 music, or with my family or friends, I'll be in the kitchen rustling up new delicious dishes. Collecting well guarded family recipes is another of my guilty pastimes. But it's definitely well worth it, I haven't heard any complaints from anyone yet. A travel writer and me? No, I couldn't be. For the simple reason that I am always too busy savoring the beauty of the places I visit. Besides I am the impulsive kind, I wud hate 2 keep a journal. Reeth, do you read a lot of travel literature? Any particular favorite author? It's tragic what happened with your friend, but the sea is unpredictable and mysterious. I know just what you meant by that "humbling" feeling; I've felt it too, that raw power of wild Nature at it's merciless best. The hills can also show that savage face though rarely. Entire hills with houses on them doing the disappearing act as a result of landslides and flashfloods. One of my best friends a Himachali girl lost her whole family when her native village was swamped by a massive cloud burst. Yet life goes on. It takes a lot of courage to be able to do that. I don't know if I could. Noorie Noorie other than National Geographic and some other light travel books i have not read many... Talking abt collecting family receipes..... i was reminded of Asha bhonsle,went to her restaurant Asha's in Dubai ...........the menu is made up of various receipes that she has collected over a period of time from her own family and other great film personalities, and the food is superb......the restaurant The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
Reeth |
May 8 2007, 03:35 PM
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Few more ......Coastal karnataka
Western ghats.. A variety of wild orchid growing in western ghats... The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
Reeth |
May 8 2007, 03:54 PM
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ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE
ENGLISH SUMMER The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
noorie |
May 17 2007, 10:01 PM
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Lovely!!!
It's like a Dream! Reminds me of the lines by William Wordsworth - "I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze." Only difference the ones in the pix ( the 3rd one ) are bluebells! Thanx 4 these Reeth. Noorie "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act" "You have enemies? Good! It means that you stood up for something, sometime in your life." |
Reeth |
May 18 2007, 04:48 PM
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Lovely!!! It's like a Dream! Reminds me of the lines by William Wordsworth - "I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze." Only difference the ones in the pix ( the 3rd one ) are bluebells! Thanx 4 these Reeth. Noorie You are most welcome noorie .....nothing to beat mother nature The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
Reeth |
May 30 2007, 04:19 PM
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Adding some more pics......Beautiful Wales
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noorie |
Jun 11 2007, 06:42 PM
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Beautiful!!!
Is that wild heather? Thanks Reeth, you do have a good eye for the prettiest pictures ! Noorie "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act" "You have enemies? Good! It means that you stood up for something, sometime in your life." |
Reeth |
Jun 11 2007, 10:10 PM
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Beautiful!!! Is that wild heather? Thanks Reeth, you do have a good eye for the prettiest pictures ! Noorie Thank you noorie The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
Reeth |
Jun 13 2007, 11:35 PM
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Mangalore ......backwaters and beaches
The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind -William James |
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