A slow saunter across the road; A block of black rock to the untrained eye; Rambling not afar, we angled right at its path. We hit break. It halted. We killed the engine. It waited. Unhurried, we stood by for the pedestrian to cross. After an eternity, firm steps resumed sauntering. Five pairs of eyes…
Category: Trails
A Magical World of Mine
Where…. I sleep under the starry cover of the silent night sky with the glowing moon singing a soothing lullaby, I wake not to toneless alarm, but to the mellifluous medley of the birds, And my eyes open to the tender rays of the sun, I learn under the guiding tree that personifies a wealth…
Every Tree has a Story..
Every tree has its own story, each branch its tale to tell, Of the abundant happy leaves it mothers, Of the numerous jolly birds that flock its humongous form, Of the painted tender butterflies that soar high to pursue its wide peak, Of the tiny insects that scurry dutifully along its trunk, Of the lazy…
From the land of Asiatic Lions… (Part III – The Dessert)
We had prided ourselves on the fact that we had spent the most time with the family without testing their patience and in harmony (read Part II). 17:45 We neared the safari end time. Both the guide and driver were engrossed in an excited conversation. Five out of six passengers were also engaged in low…
On Christmas Eve
(…8 years ago) 05:30 Our assemblage reached the outskirts of Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, near Alibaug, Maharashtra. We were forewarned about a power cut. And so, were not surprised to face complete darkness when we arrived. The sun was not yet out. It was still those cool days of December when the relaxed sun was too…
Walk the Wild... 