What: An endearing scene in Chunar (near Varanasi) – they seem to be watching over each other 
Where: Uttar Pradesh, India
When: September 2012
Photo credit: Madhura K
Camera: Samsung SIII (phone)
May22
May18
Misty woods
What: Orange blossoms peeping through the thick blanket of mist in Wayanad
Where: Kerala, India
When: September 2011
Photo credit: Amrita S
Camera: Nikon D90
Traveller’s tale: The photograph at first glance looks like a shot gone bad. But, the thick mist enveloping these woods couldn’t completely hide the bright orange flowers on this tree.
May17
Watching life go by
What: A large mural depicting the life & times of the Buddha
Where: Colombo, Sri Lanka
When: May 2011
Photo credit: Poonam C
Camera: Sony DSC-T10
Traveller’s tale: During the days preceding the birthday of Lord Buddha (Vesak/ Buddha Poornima) and after, we saw these huge temporary murals and lanterns all across Sri Lanka. They carried images depicting his life, his teachings and messages of peace.
May10
Bottle magic
What: Bottles of home-distilled spirits displayed at Brettos Bar
Where: Athens, Greece
When: July 2012
Photo credit: Madhura K
Camera: Sony Cybershot
Trivia: Started in 1909 by Michael Brettos, it claims to be the 2nd oldest distillery in Europe 
Another traveller’s tale here.
May2
In deep khimchi
What: Khimchi cakes
Where: Seoul, South Korea
When: July 2012
Photo credit: Rimi D
Camera: Canon Ixus 130
Traveller’s tale: The traditional Korean dish made of fermented cabbage and other vegetables was one of the few vegetarian dishes available and was simply yum!
Trivia: Khimchi is one of South Korea’s national dish. The phrase (& post title) ‘In deep khimchi’ has an interesting story behind it :)
