I’ve been off the blogsphere for the past month and a half. I had sworn never to give in to a long break. I’d like to say that I was in a remote place – without access to an internet connection. I’d like to say that I was secluded mountain village and I enjoyed being…
Read MoreOur Writing Process
In a week’s time, we’ve got yet another invitation! This time, multi-talented Indah Susanti has invited us to participate in the ‘Writer’s Blog Tour’. Indah’s a photographer, scuba-diver, traveller, closet-writer, and popular blogger; all packed into one incredible person. The way she captures the marine world is truly fascinating. It almost makes me want to…
Read MoreTwo Jelly Feet
FEAR. How often do you feel it? Paralysing your feet and crippling your thoughts, Stopping you from taking the first step. The fear of a new place, strange food, or an incommunicable language. The fear of surrendering to the elements – underwater or up in the air. The fear of dizzying heights or getting lost…
Read MoreThe Traveller-Stare Game
1. Two can play the game. 2. Children and the elderly will beat you hands down. Accept defeat early. 3. Monkey faces don’t work. 4. Smile. Strike a conversation. Ask for directions. It might just break the stare-spell. 5. If nothing works, request to click a picture.
Read MoreThe Dream
A Chinese philosopher, Zhuangzi, dreamed one night that he changed to a butterfly. When he woke up, he sighed: “Did I change to the butterfly or did the butterfly change to me? Perhaps, my present being is no more than a dream of the butterfly?” – A preface from…
Read MoreTea Slip
In a quaint coffee shop in Shillong… I sip on my green tea. The waitress politely smiles at me. I smile back. She: “Excuse me Ma’am. It would be better if you removed the strainer.” Me: “Oh! I thought…umm…I’m embarrassed!” She: “It’s all right. We get that often!”
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