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Delhi, India »

[29 Dec 2009 | 9 Comments | ]

On a whirlwind trip to Delhi. The flight back is delayed. As I type this sitting at the airport, one thought comes across. Has Delhi changed over these years?
A sweet girl asked me the difference between Delhi & Mumbai.

On a cursory look, yes, it has changed.
The chilly,

Malaysia, Penang, The World »

[23 Dec 2009 | 14 Comments | ]

A Burmese Buddhist temple in Penang Islands.

Gleaming golden or glinting white symbolizing the firm faith in Theravada Buddhism…
In looks, there is noticeable difference between a Thai Buddhist temple and a Burmese Buddhist temple. And I thought Buddhist temple is just a Buddhist temple ! Not Thai, Burmese or Chinese etc.

India »

[22 Dec 2009 | 9 Comments | ]

India is a country of contrasts.
Myriad of people, chaos, noise, muck, beggars but still rich in warmth and hospitality. Overcrowded trains and buses drive you till crazy and yet they reach you safely to your destinations. Cities are a mix of old heritage buildings and modern infrastructures.
The sight of slums next door to expensive, elegant skyscrapers with apartments owned by billionaires and billboards advertising designer clothes merely reflects a fact of Indian life.

Those who are accustomed to

Mumbai »

[18 Dec 2009 | 14 Comments | ]

High rise buildings, trees, hills, morning haze and a rising sun. A perfect start for a beautiful day.

I like this view very much….
For more pictures of skies around the world check at Skywatch Friday.

The World, Zurich »

[16 Dec 2009 | 14 Comments | ]

Zurich in Switzerland is famous for many things and one of them is cow. You can find these multi coloured beautiful life sized cows at every street & corner, market place, stations.

Look up, don’t be so shy, ma’am.

Malaysia »

[13 Dec 2009 | 10 Comments | ]

A simple way to shoo away the deadly…
At the time of our travel to Malaysia, everywhere it was Swine Flu doing its job of scaring people. At KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) there were doctors to

Cameron Highlands, Malaysia »

[11 Dec 2009 | 14 Comments | ]

As far as our eyes could see, the vast hills of Cameron Highlands were covered with lovely clouds bending down, kissing them gently.

As far as eyes can wander…