Down memory lane
In the Circle of life… the present soon becomes the past and reality takes the shape of memories… some gets faded over time and some remains… like some stray lines etched forever in stones!!
I was trying to rekindle the earliest recollection of my childhood… those halcyon days with my parents n brothers… and I could visualize flickering images of my neighborhood childhood school while I was in Upper KG (perhaps)… where my mom used to bring delectable lunch during the lunch breaks.
I also remember going to a magic show where the magician plucked imaginary coins just by pinching our bellies and how I dreamt of becoming a magician one day!! My maternal grandpa used to scare us by telling us stories about the ‘Red Eyed’ monster that was always lurking in the darkness near the olive tree in our backyard.
I still recall how my parents would illuminate our entire lane with more than 200 diyas during Diwali… and how my Dad would maneuver our 1947model Willy’s Jeep in the dark highways… zigzagging through the majestic tea-gardens on our way back after visiting our relatives during the festival time.
My memory of those times comprise of a mélange of such charming images… which are permanently engraved in some deepest corner of my heart… and whenever I would look back at my life… taking a break from the din and bustle of the City life… I am sure those memories will always bring a smile to my face… and my heart would always leap up with immense joy!!
Amsterdam holidays!!
I was going through the online albums of one of my friend in London. He recently took a much needed break from work and went to Amsterdam on a wonderful short break. Of all the European cities Amsterdam alongwith London and Venice has always enticed me so much so that they are part of my 'European places to visit' wishlist.For the uninitiated Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. Some of the places my friend visited during his amsterdam city breaks included the mesmerizing canals, the Rijkmusuem, the VanGogh Musuem, Anne Frank House, Westerkerk Church, Royal palace, The Magere Brug (which is probably the most famous draw bridge in Amsterdam). Besides there were the various open air markets like Albert Cuyp Markt whch made the journey even more memorable.
TRIVIA: Amsterdam is one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the world and there are bike paths and bike racks throughout the city. There are an estimated one million bicycles in the city
London offers the widest variety of City breaks in amsterdam for all class of travelers. Amsterdam city breaks from the UK offers numerous varieties of low-cost flights. And like the proverbial icing on the cake Amsterdam offers excellent accommodation which includes all star category hotels.
All the leading low-cost airlines flies to Amsterdam from UK which ensures that the much needed amsterdam short breaks are comfortable on the pockets as well!!
So, when are you planning your next city break to Amsterdam?!!
Miracle
It was just another day...
The same sunrise, and the same old life...
The guitar and the lyrics...
long forgotten and gathering dust
The swaying flowers in the gentle breeze
in uncounted hues... and sweet sweet fragrances
once took my breath away...
but slowly they lost their charm like withered memories
Scruffy and in a daze...
tired after the late night's sleep
splashing my face with icy cold water...
and glancing at my reflection after a long long time
The glint and the forgotten smile came back
as if in a wonderful serendipity
instant karma kissed me long and hard
and embraced me till time came to a sweet pause
It's that wonderful feeling...
that warms the heart's intimate corners
Leaping up in countless emotions...
to savor life... in blissful adoration!!
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