Travelling to Zhengzhou from Luoyang was our next stop. We took it a bit easy and left Luoyang around 10:00 am. We woke up early to take the opportunity to walk around the hotel and have a feel for the city before breakfast. It was interesting to see Chinese people of all ages were kicking... Continue Reading →
On the way back from Kanyakumari, we stayed in Kovalam for a day. Kovalam is a small coastal town in Kerala by the Arabian Sea. Even though the month was early January, it was sweltering. We took refuge in our hotel room straight away after arrival even though I was tempted to go and check... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt the presence of God? I had a very unusual and calming feeling when I visited Dhanushkodi beach. I felt the spirit of God here. I felt like I could touch God. The surrounds were ethereal - with two oceans meeting - it felt like my pilgrimage. Dhanushkodi Aerial I was first... Continue Reading →
The history of the Ancient trade route Silk Road is dated back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC–220) and started from the old capital Luoyang (back then). Chinese traders used to trade their products and passed through many countries on the way before reaching Europe. The route was not just one single route but... Continue Reading →
It was our last day in Beijing. Beijing captured the spirit of China impeccably with ancient palaces, temples, the Hutong area with beautiful modern buildings like Birds Nest stadium. Beijing is home to some of the most iconic and famous landmarks, including the Great Wall. It is ancient yet modern and traditional yet vibrant; at... Continue Reading →
Fun fact: The use of WeChat is massive in China! Chinese people now don't worry about forgeting their money or credit cards when they go out; but make sure that their mobiles are charged. Apart from messages, voice, and video calls, this app regulates their finances. They use WeChat as a credit card. It was... Continue Reading →
After a sumptuous breakfast in the hotel (with over 50 food items to choose from), we were about to start our day, but then hey, we met a brightly clad ladies dance troop in the foyer. They came out for a photoshoot wearing colourful costumes. Guess what? They came running to me as soon as... Continue Reading →
Day 1: On our way to China: Finally!!! I was excited to board the plane to Beijing tomorrow. The thought of leaving my daughter, Ria, on her own and my son, Rohan, in Sydney was unsettling me and kept me awake. I was also worried about not getting up on time. It was a very... Continue Reading →
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