What intrigues me though is the sheer fact that inspite me so looking forward to this trip… it didnt quite match up to its expectations.

But what did definately … was the ever so awesome delhi food.

There is no denying that Delhi belly is far far superior and tasty than Amchi Mumbai…

I so miss this food in Bombay (boo Raj Thakeray!!)… and ofcourse the family too !

I know I havent written for a while… am over with my temporary bout of bubliness. Its 2.00 am, so you can very well imagine…

I went out recently to the place thats usually referred to as the heaven on earth. Have a look at what I saw…

Now this is what I call scenic beauty !!

And this is what I ended up doing thanks to my sis.

I dont have words to describe how beautiful it was… yet there was a void … something which I can neither negate nor justify. Forget about others, not even to myself. However, This is the song that kept me company. So despite the fact that I wanted to write a poem on new years eve, I am posting this as this new year entry and I promise I have something classic for everyone at the end… this happens only once in a lifetime…. in some funky mood. Enjoy !

Neela asmaan so gaya

aansuon mein chand dooba raat murjhai
zindagi mein door tak phaili hai tanhai
jo guzre hum pe woh kam hai
tumhare gham ka mausam hai
neela asmaan so gaya
neela asmaan so gaya

yaad ki vaadi mein goonje beetey afsaane
humsafar jo kal the ab thehre woh begaane
mohabbat aaj pyaasi hai
badi gehri udaasi hai
neela asmaan so gaya
neela asmaan so gaya

Now… time for the surprise that I promised. You have seen me in a funny dress when I was a kiddo. Out there a funky mood and easy accessible dress and bingo…

Happy new year !

create your own visited country map

My personal favourite however remains this one…. when we filled Holland (Enschede) with the colours of India. As part of my training, I visited a few schools in Holland. And this is one of the students sporting BINDI that we gave them as they really liked them on our foreheads and wanted to have them too.

The campus of University of Twente, Holland was amazingly plush green, with some beautiful birds flying here and there.

Thats Susan Mckenny in the UT campus trying to pluck some flowers for her desk.

Almost everyday after our training, I visited the Enschede market for some fun. This is one sexy car that I found there.

How can it happen that you go to holland and not visit Amsterdam, Duh !! BTW the airport is at Amsterdam. And yes, I DIDNT do what you might think I should or could have done. I remember some IIFA awards were scheduled for Amsterdam that time, when we were there. And I did see a few stars flying here and there. Details later.

On one weekend, I visited Koln in Germany. As soon as you get out of the station, you notice this extremely huge, old cathedral which is the landmark for Koln.

What I really liked about Holland was the simplicity of its houses and some pointy church tops. This one was taken in Henglo, Holland.

And this cute little gal is Jennifer, whom I met in one of the schools in Henglo. Doesnt she look pretty much Indian? (Some would say mexican, right??)

The next place for visit was Brugge in Belgium. It has been declared as a world heritage site by the UN. And these pictures can speak a lot about the reason why !!

Imagine a girl visiting the world’s diamond hub and not purchasing even a single one?? Imagine what I went through !! This is Antwerp in Begium.

After three weeks in Holland, I flew to Nice in Southern France which is called the french riveria. Its a small place on the coast of France. And you can actually touch the medditeranean sea. You bet I did despite the freezing temperature !! Here is the full view of Nice.

Monaco and Monte-Carlo are pretty close to Nice and were next on the itinerary. This is Monaco. I remember how someone was keen to see pictures of Monaco only to see where the Formula 1 races are held.

Apart from the change of guards at the palace of Monaco’s Prince, it was the grand church of Monaco that enthralled me. It was just so beautiful !!

Now this is the famous Casino of Monte-Carlo. I lost some 20 euroes in slot machines

Then I reached the heart of France, Paris. And one of the wonders of the world, the Eiffel Tower.

It was during evening time that I reached Eiffel, and since I decided to go to the 11th floor, thats the highest you can go, I managed to see an awesome sunset over paris.

After a while, the evening in paris looked like this.

The Notterdam church of Paris.

Their Parliament.

I have forgotten the name of this place. This fountain thing was bang opposite some big pole which had a gold top. Given my pea sized memory, you cant really blame me.

And finally, The Louvre. The pyramid shaped glass is the entrance for the museum.

And again. this structure I dont remember its name. This is was right opposite Louvre.