Our first international trip: Little Maanvi’s Corner

Hello everyone, I’m Maanvi and I’m very much excited to write my first post on my pappa’s blog site. This is my first international trip. We are going to celebrate my parents 2nd wedding anniversary in Srilanka.

There’s something special about this country. My pappa’s first international trip was to Srilanka and his first flight was also a Srilankan airlines flight. So he wanted me to have a similar experience like him. There is more to it. I have also been privileged to be with my parents on their first international trip together as this happens to be their first overseas trip together too.

Hello everyone, I’m Maanvi

I don’t know that you’re going to check such a small baby too..

So you want my passport ? Pshhh

Ok uncle! Let me take it out

Is this the passport? Because I’m all new to this..

Ok take it! Pandaga chesuko

I think you’re done now.. please give back my passport & boarding passes

This way Pappa.. you’ve travelled so much & still you don’t know the way?

I love my Mumma & Pappa

Ok I’m done now!! It’s time for my beauty sleep!

Lot more to come Stay tuned..!!

Silent Sunday: Landscapes of Beautiful Ladakh

The rough valleys, mountains, meandering roads, and thriving cultural life of maintain is the region’s vibrancy and charm.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. — Albert Einstein

“Mountains are the beginning and end of all natural scenery.” – John Ruskin.

An offbeat Road trip to the Hidden & Blessed land..

A Million Feelings… A thousand thoughts.. “300” posts.. “One” Blog..

Yayyie!! 300 it is.. Thank you for uncountable memories…

“It all started on June 18, 2011. Most of my friends were not positive as they deem it is very time consuming activity and squeezing time while pursuing  medicine is very challenging. My passion towards blogging made me to start it anyway. Every word in my blog, I wrote with the breathing of my dreams & beatings of my heart. As years passed still I carry the same passion towards my writings..

As it marked a new milestone today, would like to share my 10 favorite posts here..

1. A sugary fruit with Lord’s name- Ramphal

2. Tiger’s Nest Monastery(Paro Taktsang): A trek of a Lifetime

3. A Nostalgic trip to Hoysala Temples

4. An Unforgettable Journey to the Mt.Emeishan

5. Echoes of Eternity – Prambanan temple

6. Chronicles of Vader & Yellowie: A Cute Love story

7. My Reminiscence of Laknavaram Lake

8. Vittala temple: ‘A Combination of Arts and acoustics’

9. North Sikkim: An Incredible Journey

10. Gangtok on a Shoestring budget

Looking forward to add more memories in days to come…. 🙂

Chronicles of Yellowie & Vader: Love at First flight..

Yellowie was surprised to see her cousin Miss Briony & Mr. Fierce together and started a conversation with her.

Yellowie & Briony were immersed in conversation..

Mr. Fierce & Miss Briony..

Yellowie: How did you meet prince charming ?

She paused in doubt, choosing her words carefully not to hurt Briony’s feelings.

Briony: “Fierce isn’t my Prince Charming,” She told yellowie.

He’s the jewel of my life
He is the only one, Who blows my tyres away
He is the only one, I adore
He is the only one, who makes me feel happy.

I never thought I would feel this way… I crave for his touch I desire to hear his sweet voice

He is the one I always dream’t of!
He is so perfect for me
He is my love and happiness
I would go anywhere he goes
I’m willing to drive on muddy roads for him

He is my true love…

She said this so emotionally that tears started rolling under her wipers..

Yellowie: whoa whoa!! That’s beautiful Briony

But what made you like him so much?

Briony: Fierce and I have similar tastes in almost everything. Including fuels,oils, Tyres etc.,

Mr. Fierce & Miss Briony drowned in nature..

Yellowie: where did you meet him ??

Fierce and I met on a plane. I was traveling from Kualalumpur, Malaysia to London, England for a tour. He was travelling from NY, USA to New Delhi via London. He wasn’t supposed to be on my flight, but was set to fly one day earlier but since he missed his flight, he had to take the next flight, which happened to be mine.

Our seats were in different aisles. I decided to ask a lady car to switch seats with me. In so doing, she may have altered someone’s life forever.😉

We sat next to each other and the rest is history. I was bit tensed about my trip in London as I don’t have any planned Itinerary with metro.

Upon landing in London, Fierce was supposed to go on to New Delhi and I was supposed to go to London city. But we both decided to ditch our plans and took another flight to Paris. We traveled together and we have been together ever since..

Wordless Wednesday: Maddy Bear & Little Rhino

 

Discovering Telangana: Andalamma old Temple Peddapalli

Today I’m gonna post about that place which is least explored. And is not even in Telangana Heritage list of monuments. While we were on a road trip to Ramagundam we thought of visiting Hanuman temple but we were lost. After asking the locals for addresses we accidentally discovered this place.

The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization.  -Frank Lloyd Wright

Andalamma old temple, a late medieval period temple is located in Dharmabad village of Peddapalli district.  It is located 39 KM towards East from Karimnagar.

Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique, poetic, products of the heart. -Arthur Erickson

It seems to be the temple and mandapa was constructed during the Qutub Shahi period when Vaishnavism was spreading in the Telangana region. There are no Idols in the temple. It was not at all maintained/worshipped since ages.

It is secluded and is almost deserted.

This temple’s architecture is so unique and beautiful. I hope Archaeological survey of India (ASI) should take over this place and develop it into a tourist destination.

This is one of the best get-aways for all those Karimnagarites. If you are looking for any couple shoot kind of a thing or if you are an architecture lover. Then you can visit this place…

 

That’s me..

Gateway…

Nearby places to visit are:

1. Buddhist stupa
2. Ramagir fort (Built during Kakatiya regime)
3. Siva temple (Temple built of roughly dressed stone), Peddapalli
4. Siva Trikuta temple, peddapalli
5.Sri Vasavi Andal Ranganatha Swamy Temple

P.S: You can find this place on Google maps

My Life: 8 years of Blogging

Today is 8th anniversary of ‘My life’ blog . Eight years of my online journey has just flew away. When I started this blog I was very new to this world. Most of my friends suggested me not to start it, because it kills most of my free time which is hard to get. But still my passion towards blogging made me to start it anyway. I wrote my blog with the breathing of my dreams & beatings of my heart.

What did I learnt from blogging? Thanks to blogging, I have started seeing every aspect of life positively which indeed helped me in growing matured and happier day by day..

What do I write about? I generally write about my experiences, my travels, Photography, Health tips, Foods, Historical temples & architectural extravaganzas. While writing my blog, I would try to make it precise, effective and content oriented.

Through this incredible & beautiful journey, I have improved My Writing skills & the way I see and present my experiences is getting better & better day by day.

Blogging has now become an integral part of my life, you can guess my excitement while writing this post..On this awesome moment, I would like to thank you all for the encouragement and support for all these years to drive my amazing passion.

PS: Suggestions to improve my blog are always welcome..

Silent Sunday: Some of the best captures from my recent trips..

Few hours in Goa..

After finishing our Pulmokarn2018 conference in KLE university, Belgaum we headed towards goa. It was a sudden plan and we just boarded a 4.30bus at Belgaum central bus stand to Mapusa, Goa.

The mind of friends are like railway track. they never meet.. but has to go together to keep the friendship alive…..

It was a different experience traveling in an RTC bus on a rainy day through the dense forest and narrow ghat roads with visibility being even less than 10 Meters at certain points! It was an adventurous journey which kept us at the edge of the seat as we didn’t know how the driver is managing to drive in such tough situation. There was a short tea break in the middle of the trip and also many dropping points. It became dark halfway through the journey and by the time we got down at Mapusa it was 9 15 pm, and we were filled with awe while bidding good bye to the bus driver who was very friendly and wondered how he manages to drive on those roads day & night every single day with unpredictable climate.

Casa Goana restaurant and Bar, Calangute Road

Chicken grilled sandwich

Banana pancake with Icecream

Soon after getting down we hired Bikes and headed to our prebooked hotel in Calangute. After check-in we soon left to a Sunday night party in Titos at Baga beach. It was a colourful party with many different performers and dj’s. We had a midnight walk at baga beach which was less crowded and peaceful.

This is a throwback picture of my previous trip to Goa in 2013. And this is my all time favorite picture @ Chapora Fort

Next morning we had breakfast at our favourite restaurant casa goana, Calangute road and started for Aguada fort.Since it was drizzling all the time we didn’t take many pics in Goa. We were almost drenched by the time we reached Aguada Fort. We spent some time at Aguada fort appreciating the beauty of the fort and sea waves meeting the walls of the fort.

Casa Goana restaurant and Bar, Calangute Road

Chicken grilled sandwich

Banana pancake with Icecream

Schezwan chicken noodles

Goan Delicacies_Chilly chicken

Then we had lunch at Bom sucesso. And then we bid adieu to goa for now and started our journey back as we had 4 30 pm bus to Hyderabad. Though it was a short trip it was worthwhile to come all the way to Goa and enjoy its beauty in this monsoon. Hence, Goa will never disappoint you even if it’s for a short span.

This is a 2013 throwback picture.. Sunset at Chapora, Fort

Goan Delicacies_Chilly chicken

Schezwan chicken noodles

Tips from my perspective:

1. Take a Bus from belgaum to Panaji and get down at Mapusa if you are planning a trip to the happening places. Ticket price was 105rupees.

2. Dont take Unreliable Taxis to cut down the journey time as the road is not very safe.

3. Carry your raincoats & umbrella.

4. Must try apple pie with custard at Cafe Goan.