Latest posts by Poonam
Nestled in the mountains
What: Hamlets dwarfed by the gigantic Carpathian mountains Where: Rucăr-Bran Pass, Romania When: December 2015 Photo credit: Rimi D Camera: iPhone 6...
Posted on 22 May 2016 | 12:32 am
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Lace
What: Wild mushroom in Kodagu Where: Karnataka, India When: May, 2012 Photo credit: Poonam C Camera: Sony DSC-T10 Traveller's tale: With the onset of the rains there is a profusion of fungii in the wilderness in Kodagu. This was unusual, one that I hadn't seen before. The vivid colour and the lace-l...
Posted on 30 March 2016 | 3:26 am
Read postNot in Venice
What: Royal Botanical Gardens Where: Melbourne, Australia When: November, 2014 Photo credit: Farah N Camera: iPhone 5s (phone) Traveller's tale: Hadn't expected to see a gondola in Melbourne. The setting was so calm and pretty, not to mention the dapper looking gondolier. 🙂...
Posted on 15 March 2016 | 10:00 am
Read postThank you!
Wishing you a new year filled with new joys and new beginnings. Thank you for being with us all through the last year.
Posted on 7 January 2015 | 6:44 pm
Read postWeavers of the Misty Mountains
All across India, handloom weaving is an age-old and traditional art form. The advent of mechanised looms more or less killed this art and it's no longer a much sought after occupation. Nevertheless, there are pockets all over where artisans are being encouraged to keep traditional weaving alive in...
Posted on 25 August 2014 | 3:31 pm
Read postTo market, to market
Fresh vegetables and fruits are pretty common place in our markets here in India. Whether it's the main markets, the street corners or the handcarts that come rolling into our neighbourhoods each day, fresh produce is always easily accessible. On this trip to North East last year, the itinerary incl...
Posted on 6 August 2014 | 10:26 pm
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