tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38770209905725811982024-02-08T08:04:19.380-08:00maliha's musingsmaliha's musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04676361606329314895noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877020990572581198.post-44416969551639681742014-01-28T08:06:00.001-08:002014-01-28T08:06:47.171-08:00Diving into the wordpool again!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It’s been exactly 6 years since my last( which also happened
to be my first) blog post. I cannot say what exactly is inspiring me to write
again. I’ve fought the temptation often, despite constant comments from friends
that I should start writing again. Must be some kind of depraved masochistic
pleasure of writing just for myself and therefore avoiding humiliation and
feeling exposed to the world. You see, soul entangling stuff!</div>
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I decided halfway through 2013 that I wanted to live my life
a bit differently. Although these epiphanies are common for me, I took a leap
and quit my in equal parts cushy and stressful first job. Embarking on a
journey in the creative arts through a unique therapy course, I also decided to
start working on an organic farm and teaching at an alternative school. The
concept of minimalism had gripped me.. after all what can be better than a zero
bank balance, just a rucksack full of belongings on your back and the
uncertainty of the future right?</div>
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I do mean it though, when I say I have not lived a moment in
regret since. Through reconnecting with yoga, trying my hand at Reiki and
Taichi, seeing my vegetable patch prosper one season and decay the next, living
minus electricity, cooking a meal for 2 hours on biogas and deeply inhaling
mountain air, each experience brought me closer to myself.</div>
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The interesting part about being constantly broke is one
realises that needs are reduced to the bare minimum and the overwhelming wants
that control, evaporate away. I started eating healthier, travelling more,
meeting different kinds of people, laughing more, admiring the intricacies of
the universe more, pushing myself out of my comfort zone and discovering what a
marvellous human being I really could be, if only I didn’t interrupt the flow.
Now enough with the background check, I’ve established myself as a type. Lets
get on to the travelogue.</div>
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Who doesn’t like a beautiful beach? Be it the stunning view
of the sunset, the sky in pink and burnished orange, the heaps of seafood
available, the sensation of your feet sinking into soft sand, creeping on girls
in bikinis and swimming far into the ocean. India boasts of some spectacular
coasts ( the natural a,a rhyme scheme is unearthed as I currently teach high
school English).</div>
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5 of the absolutely unmissable ones are:</div>
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beach, Goa</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Puri
beach, Orissa</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Diu</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Kovalam</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Kudle
beach, Gokarna</li>
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You might ask with what authority I seemed to have picked
the above. Interesting feedback, except these are my favourites and I’m using
artistic license here. Yet, if I really must reason it out; you shall find that
each beach stretch comes with its own essential quality. </div>
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Morjim, although right in the heart of party beach capital,
Goa; offers a tucked away effect on account of lazy shacks, fewer parties and
limited throngs of people. Albert or Pasco can hook you up with beautiful tent
rooms or log cabins, ranging from Rs 500-1200. Here’s a picture to tease</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can contact them
on 07387889667. It’s also in close proximity to Arambol, Vagator or Baga and
Calungute, easily accessible by a rented bike which costs about 250 a day cost
to the pocket, without fuel which happens to be far more reasonable in Goa.
Ideal for 2-3 days (depending also on your financial and status of employment
which warrants budget and permissible leave) filled with cheap beer, serene
waters to swim, simple food and a complete mind escape. If you’re lucky, it won’t
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Puri beach combines the mysticism of a temple town as well
as the gorgeous sea scape of turtles, fish and clear waters. The temple is
definitely worth a visit as is checking out the seashell industries and
handicrafts. The coast in Orissa is fantastic as it combines the waters of the
Bay of Bengal as they merge with the Indian Ocean. </div>
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Such spots offer a chance to sample unique cuisine and a new
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I chose Diu since it’s also a port city, literally an hour
away from Daman where one can see huge fleets of Navy ships as well as merchant
trading and ONGC. Although intrinsically, a port and massive ships in the
distance make me uncomfortable at the prospect of Oil spills and mercantilism,
the adventurous spirit within me is awakened with the fantasy of voyages,
pirates, sailing and the sea sickness that comes with it. It is also marvelous
to watch goods being loaded and taken away, thousands of nautical miles away,
to a new land where along with goods and services, there is cultural exchange.
The word globalization literally comes to life at these moments. </div>
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Diu offers white sands and pristine waters as well as a few
lagoons, owing to the spectacular landscape along the western coast. Since Diu
borders with Gujarat, one gets a glimpse of Kutch and salt banks too.</div>
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Kovalam is a typical southern, tropical beach paradise.
Coconut trees sway and fan, the backwaters are merely minutes away and combine
with the sea at several “Sangam” points. Coastal cuisine is delectable beyond
belief with a hoard of seafood, toddy and palm wine and some very interesting
preparations of plantain, mango and palm, even for vegetarians. </div>
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Watching the fishing boats as they go out early every morning
and witnessing both fantastic sunrises and sunsets, are the highlight in this
region. </div>
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Gokarna is one of those places, I’ve visited 4 times in the
last 6 years. The reason for this is partially its convenience from both
Bangalore and Mumbai which were my home bases but furthermore because it offers
something for everyone. Travellers arrive from Brazil, Israel, the Phillipines
and various countries in Europe as musicians, creative artists, yoga and
healing enthusiasts <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>besides much more.
It is one of the best places to meet people from all over the globe and spend
time on a beach with limited effort. It offers 4 beaches, each having their own
quaintness. </div>
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Om beach is spectacular simply for its rock formations and
the Om symbol that can be seen as one rides down towards the beach from the
town. Kudle beach has plenty of shacks, swimmable waters and great food at
reasonable prices. Half moon beach is rocky and tucked away in an alcove,
making it a great place to boulder or Parkour and free run. It also connects
through the rocks to Paradise, a small stretch of beach that’s isolated and
perfect for swimming with rock pools, hammocks and trees. </div>
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At the end, I shall give away a little secret. If one has 2
or 3 weeks to take a long over due and relaxed vacation, one can road trip from
Orissa, into Andhra Pradesh( sampling Vishakapatnam enroute), entering
Karnataka, driving through Gokarna, right up to Goa and into Maharashtra and
Daman. Although I have not been able to do this personally yet, I hope this
year or the next offers a trip on the Eastern coastline. Heaven is paved with
dreaming and good intentions. Eat well, sleep well and travel often everyone!</div>
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maliha's musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04676361606329314895noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877020990572581198.post-74456311259606478872008-01-07T22:28:00.000-08:002008-01-07T23:02:37.310-08:00Stop Monkeying Around<span style="color:#ff0000;">Sure Andrew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Symmonds</span> looks like a monkey!then again,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bhajji</span> looks a little like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">balu</span> the bear right off Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Sachin</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Tendulkar</span> nothing short of a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bandicoot</span> from our worst nightmares;understandably and in all fairness because we originated from the animal species, more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">specifically</span> the fish species as my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">research</span> identifies!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">So forgive that one poor bundle of fish born into his proud school who happened to be by some genetic imbalance and mutation, a specimen resembling a monkey!Dear (add worshipping deity/ spiritual powers initials here)!! now this poor creature would be doomed to a lifetime of insults <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">everytime</span> he tried to prove himself, thus squabbling with the great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">indian</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">pomfret</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">bhajji</span> the medium off spinner!armies will build on either side to create a whole new means of warfare, piercing far deadlier to the human soul than nuclear weapons ever could but something that has lasted from time <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">immemmorial</span>-the war of words.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">I agree entirely with Greg Baum, and his opinion in his column in The Age. We trivialise racism to a great extent, demeaning it from a war against injustice to all humans born equal and meant to live equal,to sticking up for one's country and national pride by indulging in such trivialities. surely there are many more things for us to worry about, to put up on worldwide television, news bulletins 24/7 for the last four days. </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">This post probably makes me anti-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">indian</span> but <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">im</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">indian</span> all the way, for all my 18 years i have been. The only difference between me and many of us <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">indians</span> who don't leave a sport to thrive in its own sporting spirit, is that i will not hide behind the protective cover of a leader like mahatma <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">gandhi</span> because the apartheid and racism he fought for has nothing to do with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">shilpa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">shetty's</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">andrew</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">symmonds</span> of today, being <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">indian</span> id like to think it was far nobler a struggle, being <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">indian</span> id like to say we <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">dont</span> need to prove ourselves and we have our pride.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><span style="color:#ff0000;">I have no timeline of statistics to say how many billions of times we have faced racism in this past year or decade or century, it ceases to matter because as a fan of not just cricket but of every <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">indian</span> sport i can count our laurels and victories, moral, human, monetary or titled!<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">And the best part is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">im</span> not even a die hard cricket fan! but those opinions can be saved for another day! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">afterall</span>,who knows in 2086 what will be but today its a cricket stadium, not yet a zoo!<br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span>maliha's musingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04676361606329314895noreply@blogger.com4