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, though we
195 days.
That’s how long it is since I wrote my last post. In the 9 years that I have been blogging, I have taken breaks, but this is the longest I have ever been able to stay away. Usually, it is writers block which keeps me away, and the itch to write which brings me back. This time, however, has been different, which is also the reason it has taken me so long to get back.
That’s how long it is since I wrote my last post. In the 9 years that I have been blogging, I have taken breaks, but this is the longest I have ever been able to stay away. Usually, it is writers block which keeps me away, and the itch to write which brings me back. This time, however, has been different, which is also the reason it has taken me so long to get back.
The year so
far has been interesting, and eventful. The first half of the year kept me
busy, first with a trip to Delhi, Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho, then my course
in Indian Aesthetics from Jnanapravaha Mumbai, and finally, a trip down South,
to Chennai, Madurai and Trichy. Returning from my trips, I had assignments to
complete, and lots of pending work at home. Now that my course is over, as are
the travels, and my son is busy with school work once again, I finally have
time on hand. And so, here I am, back to blogging!
While I
think about what to write, and, more importantly, where to begin the stories of
my travels, here is a collage of pics from my travels….. You can expect to see
stories about all these, so how many do you recognize?
Post that first story soon! ;) Looks like there is a lot to share on your blog.
ReplyDeleteWill you share more details of the course you just finished, and what you had to do for it? Was a lot of the travel related to it? Sorry if it should be evident but I've never heard of an cultural Aesthetics course before. I know there are major and minor degrees you can pursue at the Liberal Arts colleges over here in the States that sound similar, if much more prolonged.
just starting with the posts, Natalie... and about the course, will send you a message...
DeleteThank you & welcome back.
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteWonderful posts! keep sharing and welcome back.
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Thank you Michael!
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