Having arrived in the evening, I couldn’t get a proper look at my surrounding area. It was too dark. When I woke up, I looked out of the window. This was my view. Despite having two nights in Abu Dhabi, I had only one full day to see anything. I narrowed sightseeing down to two … Continue reading / view photos Louvre Abu Dhabi
Leaving India
The homeward journey required going from Bangalore to Kochi and then to Abu Dhabi. In the afternoon, I flew to Kochi. I was back where I landed three months ago. I checked into the same homestay that I stayed at on first landing. I’d got to know the owner, Babu, three months ago. He was … Continue reading / view photos Leaving India
The search for a tuk tuk
I wanted to buy something small to remember my trip. Tuk tuks (autos) are everywhere, buzzing around, getting you quickly to your destination, usually breaking the traffic laws. They are so abundant that it’s easy to forget that they are a symbol of India. Helene suggested buying a toy tuk tuk to bring home. Last … Continue reading / view photos The search for a tuk tuk
Bangalore Creative Circus
Someone had told me about the Bangalore Creative Circus. It’s “an urban living lab for regenerative systems, communities, and cultures”. This seemed worth exploring. I took an auto there. The ride was over 30 minutes. The place seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. I wasn’t even sure if it was open. The urban … Continue reading / view photos Bangalore Creative Circus
Ticket, tika, chaap
I had to leave my hostel because there were no rooms available. My hostel was in Indiranagar, which I’d grown fond of. There are lots of restaurants, shops, and supermarkets in the area. The new hotel was in another part of town, perhaps closer to the centre. After checking into my new hotel, I went … Continue reading / view photos Ticket, tika, chaap
Art at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Yesterday, I stayed in for most of the day. I have to vacate my room in a couple of days. I would have liked to stay at the hostel but there were no rooms free. I booked a room at a hotel for my final few days in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state. The … Continue reading / view photos Art at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
The Diplomat
Having enquired about subtitles at the cinema a few days ago, I returned there for a lunch time showing of a new Hindi film, The Diplomat. The film definitely had English subtitles! The screen itself was incredibly plush. It looked like a large sitting room with incredible speakers. There were only four people watching the … Continue reading / view photos The Diplomat
Bangalore, take three
My India trip was coming to an end. Rather than visit more new places, I decided to spend the remaining time in Bangalore. Having been without the internet during much of our stay in the Rainforest Retreat, I spent the first morning back in Bangalore catching up with news and replying to messages. In the … Continue reading / view photos Bangalore, take three
Tibetan Golden Temple
Our time at the Rainforest Retreat had come to an end. It was a shame to be leaving. We had enjoyed the surroundings and food, and met some interesting people. We’d been recommended to see the Tibetan Golden Temple, which is on the way to Mysore. So, we asked for an early taxi. We had … Continue reading / view photos Tibetan Golden Temple
Talking about Ozempic in the rainforest
There are many walks around the Rainforest Retreat we’ve been staying at for the past few days. There used to be more but landslides and development have cut off some paths. For the past two days, more and more guests have been arriving. Most are young couples from Bangalore and the occasional family. They are … Continue reading / view photos Talking about Ozempic in the rainforest