My first trip to Vaishnodevi was unimpressive. Climbing was hard, and it only served to highlight how badly out of shape I was, while my in-laws managed to cope so much better. Further, I hadn’t quite realized that the cave experience wouldn’t be the same as I had imagined, since the original cave was only opened at certain times a year, and that we only entered a newly created tunnel, one far easier to access, and hence more manageable with the crowds that thronged the mountain shrine. The resulting experience at the shrine, for barely a fraction of a second, hardly compared to what I had expected / imagined / heard about. So, for me, Vaishnodevi was like any other temple, nothing to write home about, something that was reflected (though not explicitly mentioned) in the blog post I wrote then.
Good morning from Coorg! We arrived here yesterday, expecting the sharp summer heat, but were welcomed by rains instead!
We are staying at the Club Mahindra Virajpet property...
I was woken this morning by the chirping of Birds, and have spent the morning armchair birdwatching.... ThisRed Whiskered Bulbul is a common sight, even at home, but seeing them in peace without having to think of the morning chores, is a pleasure !
And this White Browed wagtail posed so beautifully for me!
That's all for now.... Hope to show you more of Coorg, and the rest of my trip if the internet co-operates!
We are staying at the Club Mahindra Virajpet property...
I was woken this morning by the chirping of Birds, and have spent the morning armchair birdwatching.... ThisRed Whiskered Bulbul is a common sight, even at home, but seeing them in peace without having to think of the morning chores, is a pleasure !
And this White Browed wagtail posed so beautifully for me!
That's all for now.... Hope to show you more of Coorg, and the rest of my trip if the internet co-operates!
Looks pristine! Have a great trip, Anu!
ReplyDeleteIf there are birds then I must make a visit. Nice peaceful place.
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