An excursion to Åre & Trondheim

Prelude I selected Åre more as a desperate measure rather than a desired destination! I decided quite late to go on a trip during the Christmas. My first (self-imposed)constraint was to be in Sweden because it was too late to plan for destinations in the rest of the Europe, mainly due to the cost concern and the … Continue reading An excursion to Åre & Trondheim

Quatrains: Life

अनुबंध केवळ या जन्माचा,पुनर्जन्म कुणी पाहिला?मोह केवळ ऐलतीराचा,पैलतीर कुणी पाहिला? I grew up while hearing some innocent Tales,And those Tales have grown upon me,Their timeless wisdom and charm prevails,I wish the 'Jungle favour' go with thee ...October 2017 Set your goals, then run & row,But when you pant and feel wheezy,Or you feel lost and … Continue reading Quatrains: Life

Kinderdijk: Ingenious example of draining polders.

In 2016, my wife and I were on a short trip to Amsterdam, Utrecht and the adjoining areas. The objectives were to meet an old pal and his family, also, some sightseeing. I had read about Netherlands being a leader in flood control, hence, Kinderdijk was included in the itinerary. When we think of windmills, … Continue reading Kinderdijk: Ingenious example of draining polders.