Where would you like to be this Monday ?

The Monday series is back after a short break ..how about being in a place where you can get refreshed by the monsoons that have just set in ..The skies over the Shettihalli church looked like it will open up any moment and it drizzled for a while as well

Accommodating Resorts in Greece

It entails that Santorini Villas and Mansion will offer wider luxury accommodation that usually refers as inspirational, the bygone eras for organic peace as well tranquility. Like anytime machines, the villas will usually taking their respective guests in purity of life as well architecture from the past of ancient Greece history. Availing the holiday accommodation of fuller character of Santorini Villas provide much convenience for those travelers to experience a comfortable stay. Most Villas in Santorini are originally establish about hundreds year ago on huge plots in Santorini land that feature an authentic luxury of accommodation as it fence behind the original walls. Aside of that, the authentic simple lining will convey the gardens as well courtyards, having an intimate offset scale by this color changing lighting of swimming pools and even on outdoor Jacuzzi right over the Santorini room.

The wonderful Aegean sunlight will be soaking to each wooden door and windows that reveal the Santorini luxury accommodation with beautiful interiors design aside from the surrounding features of sumptuous fabrics, the white washed walls, and those bespoke Greeks of antiques that merge along the stunning bathrooms and even kitchens in glorious yet but simple and hedonistically luxury. Having this unique feature of Santorini Villas, entirely capture the interest of most travelers or tourists to avail their accommodation services. In traditional manner, those well trained local craftsmen work output entirely brought a magnificent Santorini properties back on its life.

The overwhelming atmosphere of elegance, descent, and simplicity abound all throughout the surrounding areas of private villas. The Santorini Villas for Rent consider as present for their friends, families and those couples who endeavor upon living into this total confidentiality with authentic experience without much sacrifice on the luxury on nowadays cosseting technologies.

With much luxury and traditional setting of beauty that reign and adorn all throughout this glorious seven private properties entirely scattered all throughout villages of Imerovigil, Oia, Megalochori and land marking areas of this Santorini Island in Greece. Indeed, staying and availing the accommodation services and atmosphere of Santorini Villas consider as worthwhile experience.

Skywatch - Sunset in Fort Kochi

I went a bit berserk with the sun set shots in Fort Kochi . They are not what you would call picture perfect or romantic, but I loved the contrast they portrayed

For more beautiful skies around the world, do visit Skywatch

Cochin in 140 characters

It is always fascinating to retrace your steps after you finish a journey and look back at the moments. I tried live blogging in my last post when I was on a train to Madras , but this time, I was rather active on twitter. I was in Cochin for little more than a day and it was quite an experience ..Just to give you a flavour of the trip , I have stringed together the series of tweets that I posted in the last 24 hours . I  have of course left out the conversations that i had with many as it gets longer - you can follow me on twitter to get the complete story .. here you go for now -  A day in Cochin narrated in 140 characters

Prelude - Day 1 (Madras /overnight in train )

21st May  , Madras (Chennai)
lakshmisharath  Chalo Cochin for the next 36-40 hours #travel

21st May, In the train (Trivandrum Mail)
Now my ears are bombarded with only one nasal language - Malayalam ; will be like this wonly for the next 40 hours

21st May, In the train (Trivandrum Mail)
Co pax says a firang was so happy with the food served in his friend's restaurant in Fort Kochi that she gave gold bangles to the hostess

Day 2 - Cochin

22nd May, early morning  from the train (Trivandrum Mail)
Freezing cold inside the compartment . Didnt realize that fan was on and I dont use blankets

22nd May, Still in the train (Trivandrum Mail)
Very foggy here - looks like its rained a bit ; Im getting off at Ernakulam tho (@Angamalli Railway station )

22nd May , Still in the train (Trivandrum Mail)
If you want to visit Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Sankara, you need to alight at Angamali .Its also very close to Cochin airport #traveltip

22nd May, Still in the train (Trivandrum Mail)
Morning folks, its raining in #kerala, Periyar river near Aluva http://yfrog.com/gyw1ujjj

22nd May, Still in the train (Trivandrum Mail)
Trains late , we shd have been @ Ernakulam by now - just left Aluva, train stops for a long time at every station

22nd May, Still in the train (Trivandrum Mail)
Raining - the green looks greener #kerala

22nd May, Still in the train (Trivandrum Mail)
#Kerala needs to do somethg abt ensuring trains are on time ; very few tracks says my co pax ; no point promoting tourism if you cant arrive on time

22nd May, Still in the train (Trivandrum Mail)
When we halted at Edapally 10 mins ago, there was no one at station - not even a chaiwala, now I see a handful of people. We are still here

22nd May, Ernakulam Town Railway Station
Welcome to the town where you are certain to get ripped off  - only in #kerala, one pays Rs 450 officially to a cab for 10 kms & its not prepaid

22nd May, Cochin
The more I travel in #Kerala, the more I realize that its a huge tourist trap - people,places, experiences- everythg abt it is Touristy

22nd May, Cochin
And Im abt to enter the most touristy of all places in Cochin - Fort Kochi

22nd May, Cochin
Checked in at Napier House in Fort Kochi , a quaint villa which is more than 200 years old , originally owned by a Dutch #kerala

22nd May, Cochin
Love the wooden staircase #napier house

22nd May, Cochin
Im at BTH (Bharat Tourist Hotel ) #lunch

22nd May, Cochin
My cabbie & another driver were watchg a movie in their Indica DVD player while we were lunching - seraichale was the film #kerala

22nd May, Cochin
Veg food in #kerala is a delicacy - very few restaurants even in the key cities serve veg food - in the highways, its next to impossible

22nd May, Cochin
Board on a lampost in Cochin - "Specialist in Sexually Diseases! Contact ..." #kerala

22nd May, Cochin
Theres a toll booth near Cochin that charges Rs 7.5 return #kerala

22nd May, Thripunithura
At Thripunithura - the Hill Palace was huge but I had to give it a miss, as I had another appt elsewhere #kerala

22nd May, Thripunithura
Watchg young boys learning the "chenda" in the temple at Thripunithura #kerala

22nd May, Thripunithura
Interestg aspect of Thripunithura is that most buildings are palaces and people live here even today #kerala

22nd May, Thripunithura
The sound of "chenda" is reverberating in my eardrums - what a vibration and there are just 4 students here, 3 of them boys

22nd May, Thripunithura
Just visited a 250 year old palace in Thripunithura, there were just 2 rooms in it - one has some precious murals and portraits on walls

22nd May, Thripunithura
I hv heard them in Guruvayoor temple and now sitting in the chenda class, the ground below me is shaking with high decibel levels #kerala

22nd May, Thripunithura
Watchg a rehearsal of a kathakali show by an all women's team - they may not hv costumes, but its power packed - performance in Blr nxt week

22nd May, Cochin
Traffic jam at Fort Kochi- no place for pedestrians . Horns screeching #kerala

22nd May, Cochin
Both @aaroo4 and I were quite surprised to see the cop do an alcohol test on a cabbie #cochin #kerala

22nd May, Cochin
Nice desi khana @Dal roti , Fort Kochi

22nd May, Cochin
Extremely disappointed with Malabar house , Fort Kochi as they didnt let us in , claimg sm corporate group has booked the restaurant & lounge #kerala

22nd May, Cochin
Also disappointed that my fav kashi art cafe in Fort Kochi has shut down for vacation & off season period - so have several cafes #kerala

22nd May, Cochin
Nice to see firangs enjoyg desi daal roti food - just two Indian couples around #fortkochi #kerala

Day 3 - Cochin

23rd May, Cochin
Morng Cochin , pity its been a short visit, but your trains are running full and hence Ive got to fly early ; catch you next time #kerala

23rd May, Cochin
Got a cabbie who doesnt know how to go to jew town fm fort kochi - he says hes fm alleppey ; gps to rescue #kerala

23rd May, Cochin
What a weird cabbie - hes more worried abt me payg parkg rather than checkg the vehicle cmg fm other direction - banged into him almost

23rd May, Cochin
Some amazing frescos in the Dutch palace museum - of deities and scenes fm epics - highly recommended #cochin #kerala

23rd May, Cochin
Finally I make it to Cochin's Synagogue after several attempts - usually land on Fridays or Sat when its closed to the public #kerala

23rd May, Cochin
Only 15 families of Jews still live in #Cochin - the lady @synagogue says they are tired of talking to people esplly journos #kerala

23rd May, Cochin
Just saw an #Amma-ul hoarding in Cochin celebratg the "Chennai Super Queen's " victory - now will the Kings win ? #kerala #Tamilnadu #amul

23rd May, Cochin
Still on MG road Ernakulam, got to reach airport by 1230 and the cabbie is crawling - wondering if I can make it #kerala

23rd May, Cochin
You dont call it a highway when you hv autos blocking traffic and sm innumerable signals enroute to airport #kerala #cochin

23rd May, Cochin
Spoke to the airport guys and bought sm ten mins , but I think we will make it well within the stipulated time #goair #cochin #win

23rd May, Cochin
Boarding people - see you in a while in #bangalore

Epilogue
23rd May, Bangalore
lakshmisharath Planning a post - Cochin in 140 characters on backpacker - fun to read them all over again...

So what do guys think ? The trip/the post/ the tweets - do give me your feedback 

African Safari Tours

African safari tours are the vacation of a lifetime, exposing travelers to exquisite wildlife, white sand beaches, and architectural wonders. The wonders of East Africa await and this journey is something that will never be forgotten. Everyone should add African safari to their bucket list and begin planning sooner rather than later. Surprisingly, this trip is relatively inexpensive, allowing it to become a reality earlier than planned.

Africa for decades has had an image of an area plagued with disease, poverty, hunger, racial tensions and conflicts. However, there are many humanitarians who are trying to change this, and there has been an attempt to explore its geographical resources, cultural diversity and rich history.

Many people are working very hard to dwell on these strengths and have worked towards making Africa an exciting tourist destination. African safaris are generally the highlights of one's tour to this magnificent land.

Africa for decades has had an image of an area plagued with disease, poverty, hunger, racial tensions and conflicts. However, there are many humanitarians who are trying to change this, and there has been an attempt to explore its geographical resources, cultural diversity and rich history. Many people are working very hard to dwell on these strengths and have worked towards making Africa an exciting tourist destination. African safaris are generally the highlights of one's tour to this magnificent land.

lalbagh diary - musings from the track - part 3

1105 finally arakonnam and this is the last leg of the journey ; though another one and half hours to go . An old man is holding on to his dhoti which is tripping him  and he runs with a green sack of baggage on his head. Funny I thought the massive luggage is balancing fine, but his dhoti is not. Another man holding a red tray full of colourful cool drinks was making quick business

1115 my co pax and I finally began bonding as we joined together cribbing abt these men who have changed the coach into a local train . They are standing crowding around us and there's no place for even the pantry guys to come in . Incidentally we spoke abt our lives and chatted about our jobs and our monthly trips between the two cities - we did have something in common besides the cribs , altho she prefers bangalore and me , of course madras

1130 I decide to look out of the window to distract myself and see the scenery drastically change from forests and fields to real estate plots - every beautiful landscape has been stripped to form these societies - depressing ! A kid wails and her mother tries to distract her . Trains slowing down again and we see some compounds of small houses - its thiruvallur now

1140 I am now hungry - but there's no sign of the veg cutlets - the vendors walked in just twice - bajji , onion vadai, masala vadai, some soup too and even holige or boli , the sweet - but no veg cutlets . Those guys also have disappeared; there's no place for them to walk through the crowd standing I guess

1145 airtel has already welcomed me to chennai - I see the chennai from the window - vast open spaces with towers all over ; reminds me of my maternal grandfather, an engineer of his time who travelled the length and breadth of our country and even abroad building towers . My dads father was another great traveller of his times - a visionary , he had been to so many countries . He would be comfortable in a big city , an electricity less remote forest and villages . Both of them loved nature and heritage and were men of never ending energy and passion . I inherited the wanderlust from them .

1155 finally the outskirts of madras and places I'm familiar with avadi , ambattur - once remember being stranded in ambatttur when I was a difft me, someone who was scared to even get out of the house alone , someone who was always protected and lived a cloistered life .

1200 the bags come down as everyones getting ready to leave - now the local stops will start . This is the difference with the shatabdi - it stops only at central - the coffee , tea, soup, mineral water and cool drinks sales ends .

1201 perambur - always been my dream to see the coach factory here ; fascinated by trains and esplly goods trains - don't ask me why .

1205 - Another 3 odd stations now ; quite a long stop - all the jokers who were standing refused to gv room to those who alighted ; remember travellg by this train a few years ago in a normal non AC compartment and it was a nightmare after katpadi- arakonam - it becomes a local unreserved train with people standing sweating - worse than the most crowded pallavan 29C

1210 finally at basin bridge , speaking to one of the men who is standing near our seat - heard that the group of men waiting here are headg to madras fm katpadi for a meeting . I asked why they didn't organise a coach for them - irony that they were standing all this while and he just shrugged and instead spoke about his life - he was fm bangalore and he is now in the communications dept in katpadi ; he told me the man in the sunflowery badge was their leader called kanhaiya . He started bragging about the guy but we were already approaching central

1215 pulling into central station and the crowd outside the platform is more - the lalbagh leaves as the express and already the gen class compartment is teeming with people who are ready to leave for bangalore . The sea breeze is so refreshing as I step out and breathe the fresh air - I just love this city .

lalbagh diary - musings from the track part 2

0940 just woke up to the strains of samosa dosai - for a moment I thought these guys were getting innovative and stuffing dosas with samosa - the train slows and we pass through a semi forested area - there are trees and thorny shrubs scattered around - something about the trees though ;they seem to spread around casting dark shadows . An old bridge is on the other side and I think I can see some murky water under the bridge . There are some tracks next to me with some coaches scattered - they seem to have been abandoned .

0950 aaloo bonda medhu vadai masala dosa - he pauses at the aisle and looks around . The train slows again as we near gudiyattam - I don't know why but I take a fancy to the station . A small podgy guard waves the green flag and we leave in slow motion , crossing the railway crossing with just one cyclist waiting

1005 we land in the noisiest station so far - katpadi . Its teeming with people and some jokers are parading with some flags raising some congratulatory slogans . Suddenly all the noise is inside the compartment . The men  are wearing some big badges that looks like a withered sunflower with yello satin around with a mug of a guy in the centre - they start sitting wherever they want like in an unreserved compartment . Talks of politics are rife - one guy is the leader ; he is encouraging everyone to follow his example to yell , eat , drink and throw weight around . The kids start wailing and another loud pax starts talking on the phone . A goods train crosses and we are slowly chugging along . Suddenly the journey seems long and the goods train seems to be faster - only half the journey is over

Lalbagh diary - musings from the track - part 1

645 am Coffee , coffee coffee ,chaiyya... A very familiar tone and yet not the usual I thought as I found my seat in the train . Its lalbagh this time and I almost missed the train this morning as I overslept . A slower train than the shatabdi - but just an hour difference though ; stops in many towns, has a pantry car which serves better food and has just two AC coaches , out of which C2 I think is a wee bit better than C1 where I am seated .

Another key difference is that Shatabdi has been taken over by the corporate types who shuttle between the two cities for meetings; but lalbagh is the family train and it feels very homely out here - everyones speaking Tamil here, inc the pantry staff who are warm and chatty

Mine is the last seat and the various aromas of food, stale perfumes, cigarette and urine are in my nostrils and I just can't sleep , the pantry car is overworked - vendors servg vadai, upma and dosa are here by the minute , coffee, tea, biscuits added as well .

I'm havg a tough time asking co pax to close the door of the compartment every time they step out to the wash or to smoke . The genial ticket collector is at it too, but folks are too lost in their own world to worry about my nostrils. Personally I think smokers should go to non ac coaches for a puff .

7:25 A mother has created a cradle for her baby from a saree which is currently dangling from the luggage carrier - a bright orange and green cotton saree with knots on top holds the infant and it keeps swaying - a jerky "thalattu" is what the babys experiencing probably now

750 The orange sun is getting harsher by the day , as the green countryside is filled with a golden hue - there are fields, forests, hills where the tracks cut across ; not much of towns and people as such .

805 The dosa is now tempting - idli is over he says - I order a plate for RS 30 and I get two reasonably tasty dosas with a spoonful of potato and onion masala and its not greasy or oily . I prefer my dosas thin but this is thick , but better than kal dosa - no vada and no chutney I say . I ask him how many dosas they prepare in a day and he parrots 2 in a plate for 30 bucks . I repeat my question and he says " ellam vyabaram daan " (all to do with sales)

0815 Train slowing down - we are at kuppam - the platform here is reasonably quiet . I am standing near the door for some space and typing it . I can strongly smell something . My co pax says mangos - a big carton just lands near by . Train just leaves and a bunch of cyclists waiting at the railway crossing heave a sigh of relief as the train starts. Adjacent to the station is a huge dump and a cemetery amidst the trees . The train picks up speed and I am back on my seat yawning as I type this - maybe will sleep for a while and connect again soon . The dosa guy is back to serve the new pax and he gives me a broad grin as he holds the tray on his head with the chutney vessel almost touching the fan . He takes the money from the pax and stuffs the ten rupee notes in his mouth as he balances with one hand , servg them and giving them the change . The door closes on him and my eyes close too

Record-breaking Theme Parks

Looking for the most breath taking theme park? Well, hundreds of interesting theme parks all around the world but there are only 9 recording park so far recorded by researchers. 

Here are the popular theme parks below.

• The world’s Steepest and Tallest Water Ride- the 115 feet water ride is now the most and biggest water ride all over the country. With at least 75degree angle that would definitely blast once a person rides.

• America’s Largest Collection of Coasters- Today, it’s the largest collection of roller coaster located at iconic cedar point in Sandusky, Ohio. It has 17 two wooden and 15 steel. With the speed of 72mph which is the first coaster and has 200 feet.

• The World’s First Robotic “coaster”- the first robotic coaster was now opened last 2010. They called it as robo-coaster which is now famous because of it appears in some popular movies like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

• The World’s Tallest Roller Coaster- not just the tallest roller coaster but also the fastest in North America. With 456 feet that runs zero to 128 mph for three seconds. Individual will absolutely and extremely enjoy while riding this breathtaking roller coaster.

• America’s Tallest Free-Fall Waterslide- the second tallest in the whole country while the tallest in the country. Free-fall waterslide which is made of slide with snow at its side. A person doesn’t have to worry because the water is heated up to 80degree. Everybody will enjoy the coldness and warmness of the waterslide.

• The World’s Oldest Operating Roller Coaster- located at Lake Altoona, Lakemont Park. It is basically a national historic landmark. It has speed of 10 mph and 41 feet.

• America’s First Looping Waterslide- the first looping waterslide in which a person slide inside of a plastic tube. The shape has curving tube that has 10 stories up. The stomach lurching ride runs 400 feet over the course of five to seven seconds.

• America’s Longest Duration Roller Coaster- the exciting roller coaster which has 7, 359 feet that absolutely a breathtaking for riders.

• The World’s Longest Water Coaster- one of the longest water coaster with four story drop, then six more drops and two tunnels at the speed of 25mph. Three persons can experience the sophisticating and extremely breathtaking water coaster.

A Unique Summer Getaway

If you are wanted to visit Dallas or Oklahoma City, you need to find the best place to rest for your summer vacation. The most devastating locations for resting are the broken bow lake cabins and beavers bend cabins. These places are near from Oklahoma’s broken bow lake in beaver’s state park. It’s suitable for someone like you who are planning to find relaxing ambiance and surrounding. It is exactly a perfect destination for a longer stay or vacations.

Broken Bow Cabins and Beavers Bend Cabins suit to everyone whether group of friends, couples, families, business group and so on. They have an elegant and luxurious cabin that is privately owned surrounded by lively pine tress and forest. Traveler like you will also experience the activities offered such as fishing, hiking, biking, kayak, boat, Jet Ski, house rentals, boat slip rentals and much more!

The lake present on this area are cared pleasantly which is surrounded with forest and mountains. The water is surely safe and clean. Broken Bow Cabins and Beavers Bend Cabins located 9 miles from the lake which makes the water clear. The place is actually perfect for vacationers and tourist people who likely to breathe fresh air and relaxing views.

Perfect Summer Destination

Summer is now coming. Everyone who plans to go for a summer vacation is now starting to find their travel destinations. Numerous places are actually giving individual opportunity to visit their resorts and find out personally their natural beauties. As what people wanted to visit during summer, beaches are famous to them because of the hot the weather. Most of them like to spend and go to the beach which are popular to most group of people or group of families. 

Well, one of the prettiest resorts I visited was Mauritius. I was so pleased with their awesome accommodations. and friendly staff. Mauritius is a resort with a lot of beautiful sea water and pool water. They have spectacular beach hotels, restaurants, rooms and accommodations that will satisfy your hot summer. It has a hundred percent white sand with extremely devastating activities offered. The island is full of exciting and interesting new experience for everybody. Couples, newly wed, friends and families are suitable in this resort. It will give them sophisticating popular spots which they will remember it always and forever.

I would always love to spend another summer adventure at Mauritius. It will be a perfect destination for family, friends or special someone and build sweet memories together.

5 Most Slimming Vacations

There are many types of slimming vacations around the world. God is the one given this all natural destinations for us to use it not just for our enjoyment but also to make our body healthy. Well, the choice is up to you.

To help you find the best locations for you’re over weight body, here are the five most slimming vacations locations for you.

• Miraval Resort & Spa. The place is known for the best visited location when it comes to slimming matter. It contains of desert surroundings and setting that will make your sweat out by looking at it. All the available meals have less than 450 calories. Activities like amazing zip line trip through the desert and a flavorful, grass-fed beef tenderloin under 350 calories. These are just the reasons why people keep on visiting this resort and spa. While you are swimming along the beach, you can relax after by dropping their spa center.

• Swell Women Surf & Yoga Retreat. Even if you don’t know how to surf, this location will welcome you anytime you wanted to take your vacation. They will welcome you warmly whether you are a beginner or not. Meaning, they will teach you and will make your body into slimmer by slowly doing their surfing activity and yoga retreat.

• Red Mountain Resort. Making your heart healthy by exercising at the same time getting your figures shape, red mountain resort will give you this when you pick this location for your vacation. Surrounded by cliff and mountains, the area is perfect for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding. It exactly makes your body slim when you get home.

• Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. Perfect for a relaxing place in which there is a camel back mountain that you can use when you are doing your yoga activity. Teachers will take you hikes and bikes that will let your body into look sexy particularly at your butt portion. All the foods here are fresh that helps your body healthy and sexier.

• The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Enjoy your diving here at Mauna Lani Bay which abundant of coral reefs and fishes. Aside from that, you can do kayaking, tennis, golf and coconut hasking. These activities will not just make you enjoy but also make your body shape.

Just Look up - A book review

Backpacker is a book worm too and consumes at least two paperbacks a week when she is not travelling When she is on the move though , the book that usually travels with her is a field book on birds.

The book that is being read and reviewed today however is not on birds ; its rather about their perches .  I am referring to the green canopy of trees that line our cityscape , painting our lives with colours, if only we look up and see them. That is  exactly what the cover of the book says .. Just look up and see  the magic in the trees around you . I did just that this morning . As I walked around my house in Bangalore , the flowers were in full bloom and the colours refreshing. There was so much drama around as the squirrels chased each other and the birds were flitting around

Author Sadhana Ramchander is no academician and yet her childhood love for gardens and trees has urged her to write the book . She says that it all started when she worked with her children's school in creating nature and tree walks and when she realized that its not just the kids, but adults like us who have forgotten to look up and enjoy the beauty around us. Armed with a camera, she went about photographing trees and flowers and collected little details and trivia about them and lo - the book was born . A simple book , but a wonderful effort nevertheless that enriches our minds and creates awareness about the world of flora that surrounds us .

Just Look up is more than just a ready reckoner of more than 20 common trees in urban sprawls. It has got a foreword by Bittu Sehgal , Editor , Sanctuary Asia and photographs by the author , Sadhana and Karthikeyan Srinivasan , Chief naturalist , Jungle Lodges .What really fascinates me about the book are the little nuggets and snippets , the lovely pictures and beautiful detailing .There is the fiery gulmohar, the golden Indian Labarnum, the raintree, the coral bead tree , whose beads were my precious collection throughout childhood, the sandalwood,the banyan, the badminton ball, the pink trumpet tree, the tree of gold , the jacaranda among others in this collectionAlthough Sadhana has referred to the trees in Hyderabad and Bangalore , most of these are found in almost all cities

I am not very good with names and even as a kid failed thoroughly with the botanical and zoological names . But trees have always forged a deep relationship with me. I grew up with fruit and flowering trees around my home in Madras and even today, some of them still remain. But ask me on the names and I will shake my head. The book is like a field book for dummies like me . In this slender paperback, the gardens open out to you as you read every page ..Next time you look up , see the riot of colours and the drama that they enfold everyday .

If you are interested in buying the book, you can pick it up online here 

Where would you like to be this Monday ?

I would like to be on a train journey somewhere..what about you ?

Skywatch - The sky , the earth and a lone traveller

There is the husband surveying the world beneath his feet from the hills of Karnataka, India .

For more skies, visit Skywatch

Best Places to Stay in Arizona

When you plan to go to Arizona, you need to get the best place to stay for your whole vacation. If you are looking for a place where you can relax after the tour, you can always find the best lodging house at tempe rental homes. By the help of Arizona lodging experts, you can have the best location perfect for your vacation. It is an exclusive vacation rental that provides each individual satisfying service. Since Arizona belong to America, it is filled of natural wonders such as Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, Asteroid craters, and the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

Basically in Arizona, there are many lodging houses to stay. You can pick wherever you wanted to stay by the help of Arizona lodging experts. They will help you in looking your lodge at the same time makes you visit their natural wonders mentioned above. They will be the one to make you choose your lodge like the tempe rentals. Most of their lodging houses are spectacularly beautiful. They have mostly wonderful swimming pool with elegant restaurants. The place of each lodge is perfect to its location. Majority of them are totally and extremely perfect for you who likely wanted to visit Arizona State. Plan and decide your lodge now!

Where would you like to be this Monday ?

I was in the forests of Nilgiris , birding and butterflying a few weeks ago..some of these virgin tracts are really virgin..I wish I could go back there- this is the picture of the southern birdwing , the largest butterfly in India .