A little bit of context before you begin reading this book review. I have recently enrolled for an MA in Philosophy at the University of Mumbai. Philosophy is something I have been getting interested in, over the past few years, as those of you who have been reading my blogs and Instagram posts would know. During the pandemic, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do next, and this is what I eventually came up with. It has been a challenge, getting back into academics as a student at this age, especially in a subject I have no academic background in. However, it has also been very exciting, especially thanks to my wonderful classmates (who, surprisingly, are of all age-groups, including some quite near my own) and my teachers, who have been very supportive and understanding. How well I will do is something that remains to be seen, but so far, I am enjoying this new journey and look forward to where it leads. Now that you know the background , you probably get an idea of how
We recently saw a sight in our building, which is common in Kerala, but rather unusual for this city. Shankar was the first to spot the man atop our coconut tree, and suggested that it was a good opportunity for some photos.... So here they are...... shots of a guy at ease atop a coconut tree, and his descent... without any aids except his hands and feet............
:)Oh i am always amazed watching them climb the tree with their bare hands and just that rope around their legs... amazing!!
ReplyDeleteone guy comes home once every couple of mths to pull out all coconuts!! :)
dint know they had it up North as well
Quite unusual in Mumbai! And did you notice, he did give you a look.
ReplyDeleteAbout your query on my post Peacocks [Mor, मोर] of Morachi Chincholi [मोराची चिंचोली], I suggest the best place to stay is Pune only. It's just 50 kms. by road from Pune.
how do i vote for yu?
ReplyDeletecool!!
ReplyDeletei heard the contest for making a tree climbing robot is still on!!
Many congratulations on the nominations Anu.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great captures.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was small, i used to admire them for being so brave.
@ Aaarti: well, they do come by once in a while.... but they are difficult to get hold of them, esp since there are so few..... and in any case, our colony is more like a village amidst this busy city.....
ReplyDelete@ Bhavesh : yes, he did spot me, and was probably surprised to see someone taking pics!!
thanks for the info...... have to go there sometime sooon.....
@ Sorcerer : welcome to my blogs..... yes, i heard about it too......
@ Mridula : thanks.... it was a great surprise.. as well as a great pleasure...
@ Indrani : yes, me too.... never thought i would see one here...