A thicket of trees bordering the field on two sides runs into narrow path on the third side that descends and leads to a small river that is born out of a spring. We walked through dense forest, almost dark and cold and dotted with springs that form tiny rivulets that meander ...
We woke up to a cold Christmas morn. It was not foggy but the prospects of a bright day looked dim. The Sun had risen and the pale rays falling on the Jamun tree were imperceptible unlike other days when the rays give leaves a golden hue and reflects from the glasses of the ...
It is early evening. Did the Sun rise today? Or has it sunk into the horizon? …wonders my five year old. Everything outside is swathed in darkness. An eerie silence envelops the street that is largely deserted except for a lonesome vehicle that emerges out of gray fog and ...
During our last trip to a nearby farm for buying vegetables, our eyes fell on a glistening rotund green pumpkin peeping out of the thick foliage on the thatched roof of our farmer. Having confirmed that it was a green pumpkin (because it is unusual to find one at this time ...
It is a crisp late winter evening. The buttery flowers of Magnolia are visible in the full moon light. The air is faintly scented by the magnolia flowers as a gentle wind sways the dainty branches bearing the flowers. The moon shimmers in our fish pond too. It bobs ...
The early morning mist, cacophony of migratory birds, the soothing warmth of the morning Sun announce the arrival of December. Yes, this year too, comes to an end and the countdown for the New Year has begun. As we step into the last month of the year, the festivities ...
My son wants a tortoise as a pet. Ever since he saw one at a farmhouse, he is intrigued by the humble creature lugging leisurely with a huge shell on its back. We were mesmerised by the avian fauna at the farm We spotted some Grey ...
A trip to a nearby village in the foothills was planned long ago but the trip materialized only this weekend. Sometimes when the monotony of the work inside and stress of the work outside gets too much, a date with nature restores normalcy. It is a great balm for the jangled ...
Autumn is melting into winter. After the burst of russet and gold the leaves are falling off, leaving the branches bare. Winters flowers are yet to bloom. Early morning chill prompts us to soak in the Sun before embarking on routine chores. We spotted some Bulbuls yesterday. ...
Early morning the realization dawned that it was a Sunday. Amongst a lot of odd jobs that were lined up for the day, baking an orange cake was on top of the agenda. My daughter wanted to have one and wanted keep some to take to the school the next day. The freshness and ...
