Memories of Mangalore Posted on December 11, 2006December 11, 2006 It was an interesting weekend, to say the least. Monday comes around again and I’m left with memories of the lovely seaf00d (we tried everything from prawns, kingfish, seer fish to pomfret!), the beautiful seaside by Bekal and the endless walk along the renovated fort, the sunset we caught on the way back to Mangalore. The bullocks race festival where man and animal raced furiously in the muddy slush, in what continues to be a tradition in the state. Before that we witnessed other interesting events like running races and tug of war (everything held in a mud/slush filled field!). And to end the visit, some time spent at Mangalore’s Liquid Lounge, a really cool place, where you can have a drink at prices unimaginable in Bangalore! The traditional bullock racing festival in Mangalore, Kambala, is an annual event Yet another memorable sunset, near Bekal Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print India & Around Living Nature & Wildlife Personal Photography Sports & Adventure
The KTM is upon us… Posted on October 18, 2008October 18, 2008 The Kaveri Trail marathon is finally here (it also came much sooner than I thought!). On the scary side, I haven’t run in more than two weeks. My travel put my schedule out of order and I’ve been rather lazy in the mornings too. So I’m not in the best… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Sights and sounds of an Indian marketplace Posted on March 26, 2006March 27, 2006 Marketplaces never cease to fascinate me. I can sit and watch the going-ons for hours. There’s so much action. Buying, selling, haggling, transporting, cutting, trimming, sorting, cleaning – it’s all there. Saturday morning, I made a trip to Russell market. After two years in Bangalore, I thought it was high… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Tuk-tuk calling! Posted on February 3, 2010February 4, 2010 This guy’s going to be getting a lot of calls for sure. Meet Samson, an auto driver from Chennai, who has his own website, and incredibly (yes, yes!) also turns on the meter! When I think Chennai and auto driver, my mind wanders to a journey we undertook a few… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Print (Opens in new window) Print Read More
Hi Anita and everybody out there… I have been a mute reader and admirer of this page for the past several weeks…Its been a pleasure going through your blog… guys, to start with, i take this opportunity to inform you all that, self and a two of my friends plan to go to Manali between Jan 13th and Jan 18th for a Skiing stint (we are all novice at this). We are yet to book our tickets (stay and other essentials have been arranged). we will be flying from B/lre to delhi and delhi to kulu. if anybody is interested in joining us, you could reach out to me at diphaa@yahoo.com. Anita, thank you once again for this wonderful experience that you let us peek through…whenever, i look at your pages/updates, it always feels like a sniff of fresh air passing through in the otherwise totally congested and cramped life that one undergoes… Reply
Tell me one thing Anita..today you have to tell me…Are you a Magician…..Your photographs are sooo mesmerizing..serene….I want more.. Reply
humm, like the bullock racing @Kambala, is there a set on your flicker, can’t resist to see more… keep going! Rajesh Reply
Anita, Guess I am an other one of your silent readers :-). I thought of scribbling something coz , I happen to come from a place near to bekal. I am sure you would have enjoyed bekal. Couple of other places that you could have visited are “ranipuram” and this riverside resort called “nalanda resorts”. I guess the resort guys arrange house boat stays as well. It’s very cheap compard to the house boats in alleppey. BTW your pics are simply amazing. keep posting ’em Cheers Aneesh Reply
Mangalore and especially the Ghat section preceding it are a view to behold. One section that many people may not have explored is the Bisle ghat section. In case u get a chance, do visit that place. There are amazing view points.. absolutely beautiful 🙂 Reply
Hi Anitha, Snaps are really good. You can get still more good snaps which are worth seeing in the nearby places of Bekal. Dont miss those places next time when you are going to visit. http://lmakani.blogspot.com/2009/12/start-chennai-destination-kanhangad.html Reply