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Ladakh - Planning The Trip

Over 2000 Km by road, in around 10 days. Stunning landscapes, wonderful people. That sums up our Ladakh trip. But how did it actually work? How did we make it happen? Read on to find out!  Leh, the capital of Ladakh , is accessible by air and road. Flying into Leh is the easiest, and time-saving option, while the road is the time consuming one, but with the added advantage of driving past some of the most beautiful landscapes in our country. Each option has much to recommend it, and we chose the road for just one reason – altitude sickness. Altitude sickness was one of my biggest concerns, since I suffer from motion-sickness. Yes, I do travel a lot, but that is despite my condition, and, over the years, have learnt how to handle it. I struggled with it when we visited Nathu-La in Sikkim, and wondered if I would be able to manage a week at the even higher altitudes that we would encounter in Ladakh. This was the reason we stuck to a basic plan, of only 9 days in Ladakh, thoug...
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Skywatch Friday - Reflections in Wayanad

Reflections on the Kabini River in Wayanad......






Be it the hard rock or the ephemeral cloud, both looked just as beautiful as reflections in the water. The stillness of the water accentuated their presence...just as each one of us has our place in this world.. a presence just as special, just as unique.... which is what makes life so interesting... even on the days when 
nothing seems to be happening!

The last week or so I haven't been able to write a word on the blog. Lots of things have been happening. Some good, some not so good. Today, sitting at my computer after a long time, thinking about what to write, to break the silence, these were the photos which captured my attention. Which is why, for Skywatch Friday today, you find me in a reflective mood! 

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  1. MridulaJune 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Take care Anu and do keep writing. Life is I guess about good and not so good. I hope your good always remains more than not so good.

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  2. 'TsukiJune 28, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Phenomenal view !

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  3. Bindhu UnnyJune 28, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Nice! In the first photo, the water looks polluted. Is it so?

    Hope you come back to the writing mood soon. :)

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJune 29, 2013 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks Bindhu! there was a bit of pollution in the water, but not too much.

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  4. TravelNinaJune 29, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Hi

    Amazing photograph!

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  5. ArtiJune 29, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Love the reflections, Anu both in the water and in your mind. May the best of good always be with you, come back in full force soon :)

    I have been following all your wayanad posts and all of them have been truly enchanting, many thanks for sharing all the beauty.

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    1. Anuradha ShankarJuly 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      Thanks so much, Arti! I have missed a lot of your kerala posts. have loads to catch up.. but looking forward to it.

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  6. R Niranjan DasJune 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Nice shots!

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.com/2013/06/elephanta-island-cave.html

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  7. Travel Lover AnuJuly 1, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    Hello Anuradha,
    Magnificent shot!!! I love this cloud combination with reflection in water. Its so nice. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Veneer Pressing MachineJuly 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Nice captures.....

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