Continued from Part 3...
After lunch, we were went sight-seeing; a taxi was waiting for us. We drove towards Pookot lake, which is a natural fresh water lake. The hills stand to protect this lake; the trees tend to hide this lake. During rainy season, the lake will look romantic, with lush green trees as a backdrop. Ah, sitting on the bench, holding beloved's hands, and resting head on beloved's shoulder... That wasn't possible at the lake. Why? Oh well, when we went, the lake was totally crowded. The vehicles were parked for a kilometer and more. Unexplainable fusion of serenity and chaos; no privacy to express love!
There was also a newly wedded couple that came with two photographers - one clicked their photos in different poses, the other shot movies! They stood leaning against a tree, gazing at each other. They sat in a boat, holding each other. They smiled, they blushed, and... they ran off! Ha ha... Obviously, the crowd watched them, and some boys or men teased them. Who would miss such an opportunity!
In the lake complex, there is an aquarium, walk-path, boating facility, tea shop, crafts shop, and small nursery. I bought chilli seeds from the nursery. We didn't see the aquarium; didn't go boating. Thanks to the crowd. But we sat, sipping the tea and watching the lake. The light on the water was magical. The rowing boats formed tiny ripples. The happy faces celebrated life, masking the noise pollution. Pretty!
We walked out of the lake, and down the road; called our driver to join us a few meters away from the entrance. There were two small nurseries that I had seen on the way to the lake; went there to see the plants. Yes, I ended up buying a few plants, and chitchatting with the owner (modest person). He was a painter, and he showed his paintings. I was surprised. Wishing him success in his endeavors! And see my orchids, http://rake-and-spade.blogspot.com/2011/06/fertilizer-friday-jun-311.html.
Our next stop was the Chain tree. There was Ficus tree, and iron chains hung from the tree. A raw temple was made at the bottom of the tree, and a lamp was placed. It's easy to miss this tree. It has an interesting story; see http://www.wayanad.net/places1.html.
The next place was a View Point - curvy road that leads to Calicut. The clouds had begun to cover the hills and the valley. Again, this place was crowded too, but not as much as the lake. The curved road and the vehicles moving on that road looked pretty. The traffic was relatively high; probably, because it was weekend. You know what... People are friendly and courteous.
One last stop for the day was at a bakery that sold delicious banana chips and halwa (sweet). The same shop also sold fruits. The pineapples were grown by the native; the fruits had an intoxicating aroma. Mangoes and papayas were from Bangalore. The road and the shops reminded me of a scene from R K Narayan's book. We stood at the shop for a long time; until the owner neatly packed the snacks. Everything seemed to be slow and steady; no hurry for anything. Oh, yes, that's how holidays are meant to be!
We returned to the resort just in time to see the clouds engulf the entire resort and the hill. The resort was fully booked, and guests were all families; no bachelors. Cricket was keeping the guests busy. Children weren't as cranky as they would usually be, because they had company; were kind enough to let their parents be at peace. Dinner was yummy; loved the boiled rice and all the dishes. What an eventful day!
What did we do the next day? That's in the next part!
Concluding part...
Regards,
Asha
After lunch, we were went sight-seeing; a taxi was waiting for us. We drove towards Pookot lake, which is a natural fresh water lake. The hills stand to protect this lake; the trees tend to hide this lake. During rainy season, the lake will look romantic, with lush green trees as a backdrop. Ah, sitting on the bench, holding beloved's hands, and resting head on beloved's shoulder... That wasn't possible at the lake. Why? Oh well, when we went, the lake was totally crowded. The vehicles were parked for a kilometer and more. Unexplainable fusion of serenity and chaos; no privacy to express love!
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| Pookot lake |
In the lake complex, there is an aquarium, walk-path, boating facility, tea shop, crafts shop, and small nursery. I bought chilli seeds from the nursery. We didn't see the aquarium; didn't go boating. Thanks to the crowd. But we sat, sipping the tea and watching the lake. The light on the water was magical. The rowing boats formed tiny ripples. The happy faces celebrated life, masking the noise pollution. Pretty!
We walked out of the lake, and down the road; called our driver to join us a few meters away from the entrance. There were two small nurseries that I had seen on the way to the lake; went there to see the plants. Yes, I ended up buying a few plants, and chitchatting with the owner (modest person). He was a painter, and he showed his paintings. I was surprised. Wishing him success in his endeavors! And see my orchids, http://rake-and-spade.blogspot.com/2011/06/fertilizer-friday-jun-311.html.Our next stop was the Chain tree. There was Ficus tree, and iron chains hung from the tree. A raw temple was made at the bottom of the tree, and a lamp was placed. It's easy to miss this tree. It has an interesting story; see http://www.wayanad.net/places1.html.
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| Chain Tree |
The next place was a View Point - curvy road that leads to Calicut. The clouds had begun to cover the hills and the valley. Again, this place was crowded too, but not as much as the lake. The curved road and the vehicles moving on that road looked pretty. The traffic was relatively high; probably, because it was weekend. You know what... People are friendly and courteous.
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| View Point - Calicut Road |
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| Curvy Road |
One last stop for the day was at a bakery that sold delicious banana chips and halwa (sweet). The same shop also sold fruits. The pineapples were grown by the native; the fruits had an intoxicating aroma. Mangoes and papayas were from Bangalore. The road and the shops reminded me of a scene from R K Narayan's book. We stood at the shop for a long time; until the owner neatly packed the snacks. Everything seemed to be slow and steady; no hurry for anything. Oh, yes, that's how holidays are meant to be!
We returned to the resort just in time to see the clouds engulf the entire resort and the hill. The resort was fully booked, and guests were all families; no bachelors. Cricket was keeping the guests busy. Children weren't as cranky as they would usually be, because they had company; were kind enough to let their parents be at peace. Dinner was yummy; loved the boiled rice and all the dishes. What an eventful day!
What did we do the next day? That's in the next part!
Concluding part...
Regards,
Asha
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