[…] havens. The courtyard by far is what won me over from the start. During our stay, there were many monsoon drizzles/rains, and sitting and watching the rain was a favorite activity. There were other parties staying there […]
Nothing can beat the monsoon along the western ghats and west coast. From Kerala to the forts along the Shayadri in Maharashtra. Each place has its own charm.
Very heartfelt post Chitra…I could feel the calmness and the serenity while reading every word of it. Somehow rain has this romantic effect on me too…love it more than any other season. And the last pic was just beautiful…wet my eye a bit…lord knows why
My curtains are open and so are the doors, the chill and the wind are seeping in with the light… Enjoying the rain (say the far away effects of Cyclone Phyan from my room) ……
Oh that was a beautiful one, Chitra! felt as good as taking a walk in the monsoon rain!! As I type this, pouring outside in the eastcoast here in the US! Rain brings with it a magical feeling!
Love the ghats and the monsoon. I hear you on the luxury of getting a little stretch of uninterrupted time…even while typing this comment I had to take one break to attend to the kids!
When are you coming to do your guest reviews of kiddie books? I owe you an email!
Comment by indigotree — November 20, 2009 @ 1:47 am
[…] of the peripheries are steps that lead to the river Tunga. We visited right around the time that monsoon was ending. It was still raining that day and the river itself was gushing in full flow and muddy. It was rich […]
[…] havens. The courtyard by far is what won me over from the start. During our stay, there were many monsoon drizzles/rains, and sitting and watching the rain was a favorite activity. There were other parties staying there […]
Pingback by Chitra Aiyer | Ammadi Homestay, Koppa — November 10, 2009 @ 5:15 am
hey the last snap captures it all, an amazing feeling seeing it.
Comment by Ram N — November 10, 2009 @ 5:24 am
Nothing can beat the monsoon along the western ghats and west coast. From Kerala to the forts along the Shayadri in Maharashtra. Each place has its own charm.
I just finished a book called Chasing The Monsoons. Worth reading.
Review here: http://travel.paintedstork.com/blog/2007/04/book-review-chasing-monsoon.html
Comment by Mumbai Paused — November 10, 2009 @ 7:59 am
Beautiful shots…I can imagine the sound of the raindrops on the umbrella!
Comment by shalini — November 10, 2009 @ 8:43 am
lovely post chitra..:) i like the last paragrah the PS bit..:) Stay blessed and enjoy rains
Comment by Sharanya — November 10, 2009 @ 9:43 am
Very heartfelt post Chitra…I could feel the calmness and the serenity while reading every word of it. Somehow rain has this romantic effect on me too…love it more than any other season. And the last pic was just beautiful…wet my eye a bit…lord knows why
Comment by Divs — November 10, 2009 @ 10:38 am
Ram, Shalini, Sharanya, Divs.
Mumbai Paused, thanks for the pointer. Will see what I can do.
Comment by Chitra — November 10, 2009 @ 10:56 am
Awwesome pix Chitra!
Comment by choxbox — November 10, 2009 @ 1:57 pm
Chitra,
What timing!! I am reading this post while watching the rain outside my office. Mumbai is having unseasonal rains now.
Some mumbaikars complain, but i love the monsoons and the greenery it brings to the ghats.
Beautiful post. Love your first and last pictures.
Comment by Vamsee — November 11, 2009 @ 9:41 am
Thanks Chox.
Vamsee, yeah rains have a certain quality to them. Enjoy. Thanks.
Comment by Chitra — November 11, 2009 @ 10:12 am
My curtains are open and so are the doors, the chill and the wind are seeping in with the light… Enjoying the rain (say the far away effects of Cyclone Phyan from my room) ……
Rains are so peaceful…. and the pic are lovely
Ashes
Comment by Pins N Ashes — November 11, 2009 @ 11:21 am
Ashes, welcome to my blog. Glad you like the pics. Enjoy.
Comment by Chitra — November 11, 2009 @ 11:51 am
hi chitra nice narration n pics
Comment by rajesh — November 15, 2009 @ 7:04 am
Hi Chitra,
Nice post. Love the pics. Good show.
Comment by Rachna Parmar — November 16, 2009 @ 3:42 am
Rajesh, Rachna, thanks.
Comment by Chitra — November 17, 2009 @ 3:37 am
Oh that was a beautiful one, Chitra! felt as good as taking a walk in the monsoon rain!! As I type this, pouring outside in the eastcoast here in the US!
Rain brings with it a magical feeling!
Love the ghats and the monsoon. I hear you on the luxury of getting a little stretch of uninterrupted time…even while typing this comment I had to take one break to attend to the kids!
When are you coming to do your guest reviews of kiddie books? I owe you an email!
Comment by indigotree — November 20, 2009 @ 1:47 am
best of luck for the finals chitra
Comment by rajesh — November 21, 2009 @ 5:56 am
nice pics … i feel nostalgic
Comment by naveen — November 22, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
i just loved chikmagalur … went to the top of Mulayangiri .. and got drenched there..your post reminded me of that…
Comment by Sandip — December 4, 2009 @ 6:17 pm
hi no blogs for dec im waiting for one
Comment by rajesh — December 17, 2009 @ 6:15 am
Good pics and nice post. I remember my good old days going to school in heavy rain wearing a raincoat..
Comment by Shrinidhi Hande — January 26, 2010 @ 2:39 am
thse pics wen i see send a shiver down my spine!!!!!! something something happens
Comment by Vikas — March 13, 2010 @ 6:17 pm
[…] of the peripheries are steps that lead to the river Tunga. We visited right around the time that monsoon was ending. It was still raining that day and the river itself was gushing in full flow and muddy. It was rich […]
Pingback by Chitra Aiyer | Sringeri Temple, nestled within the Western ghats — May 10, 2010 @ 4:39 am
this one brought me loads of wonderful memories of my days in the Ghats.
Superb photos
Comment by Joshi Mukard — May 11, 2010 @ 10:17 am
I have not been to the Ghats, but I’m from Kerala (now settled in bangalore). I felt like I’m back in my home town. Wonderful. Nice pics
Comment by Joshi Mukard — May 11, 2010 @ 10:22 am
nic 1…
Comment by shrutika — May 22, 2010 @ 6:02 pm