…. the colours of life with my kids
“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”― Dieter F. Uchtdorf This Jacaranda tree stands at a crossroad right opposite to our old office. I used to look at it everyday...the lush leaves, the pretty purple blooms, the tree's silhouette against the setting sun... Unfortunately, the tree... Continue Reading →
During our stay in Somwarpet, Coorg in March 2018, we visited this temple that was tucked away in the midst of greenery. I do not recall the exact name of the place or the name of the temple. It was the homestay folks who had told us about this temple and had guided us on... Continue Reading →
Greenery all around... lush sugarcane fields as far as the eye could see! A cloudy day, not very hot or very humid... It felt like a lovely treat, bang in the middle of a work week in July! A planned trip to Mysore for an urgent work, turned into a sort of impromptu one when... Continue Reading →
Pictures clicked by Ammu 🙂 Linking up at the #WordlessWednesday blog hops hosted by Alana & Sandee, Natasha & Esha . Hop over to enjoy some lovely views/photographs or better still join in 🙂
A palm tree that welcomes us as we step into our apartment. One that we have seen growing from a small sapling to its present height (almost 15-16 feet). Though it has stood there all along, its only now that I suddenly feel its mighty presence. Its like how we see children grow up.. all... Continue Reading →
The highlight of the week's posts is the trip to Johannesburg. So, here are pics of the beauties that I happened to come across on the very first day there! Botanically speaking, this plant belongs to the genus Agapanthes and African lily/ blue lily are some of its common names. These take me back to... Continue Reading →
I remember that the first time we were taught about the parts of a flower, it was the hibiscus that was used as an example. We had to draw the cross section of the flower and label the different parts. I had always loved drawing and has always loved the hibiscus as well! 🙂 I remember... Continue Reading →
During my recent blog hopping, I came across this blog where the ThursdayTreeLove is hosted. Me being a tree person through and through got instantly hooked and just had to do this today! 😀 Had a tough time going through the archives to select the tree pics though 😛 Finally selected a few of the... Continue Reading →
I'm here with flowers again 🙂 I do not seem to tire of flowers and thanks to the avenue trees here in Bengaluru, I am treated to various lovely blooms all through the year. Right now, its the season of Tabebuias and Jacaranda. The pink Tabebuia rosea is especially awaited eagerly, year after year! The... Continue Reading →
The dramatic evening sky in all its glory. Felt lucky and blessed to be treated to these gorgeous views on my way back home when I started early from office on a couple of days, Feb 1st and 2nd , to be precise 🙂 Just couldn't resist clicking!! Wonderful and awe-inspiring..isnt it !!
