The distinction between a turtle, tortoise or terrapin comes from what habitat they are adapted to live in. Marine-based turtles spend most of their lives at sea, only returning to land to lay eggs. Their shells are flat and streamlined to help reduce drag while swimming. Unlike land-based tortoises who have short, sturdy legs, turtles…
Mandya’s usually considered as an intermediary milestone along the way to Mysore or any other place… we never imagined we’d actually go to this place for a visit. But when we did go to a homestay over here, the surroundings were quite unexpected. We’d probably gone at the perfect time, just after the monsoon, and…
Beyond the confined walls of any gated community, when families venture out after a long period of confinement, they can experience the joy of discovering together. Having experienced the rich nature in the Turahalli Forest, we miss our nature walks a lot, as the entry is officially closed by the Forest Department. But this has…
This was one of the plants a little too tall in the fence and was going to be trimmed by the gardeners. Reminded me of a science fiction novel, where the Earthlings suddenly find that the Earth is due for demolition for construction of a hyperspace bypass. “There’s no point in acting surprised about it….
As J Krishnamurti says, “It is only the truth that liberates, not your effort to be free“
That’s well known, but its SO irresistible… And in today’s world, it would be youtube and whatsapp and other social media. If we take a break, we can relearn to breathe…
A sky’s view perspective of the transition from dusk to night, seen on two evenings. Different clouds at different altitudes, may move around in different directions… at the same time.
On Kanakapura road, off Vajarahalli Road before the NICE road flyover, created by the efforts of the KFD and various supporters, there’s a mini jungle one can walk around. The Turahalli Tree Park is a lovely green space with a variety of trees to to walk around and explore.
A few years ago in a workshop in the study center, I was given some wood and other materials and told to try something with it. I hadn’t tried carpentry before and had no idea what to do. I just started experimenting a bit, and something started taking shape. Had no idea that a few…
After some heavy rain, a forest looks radically fresh the next day. Nature showing us impermanence.