tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post8944317034982314881..comments2023-10-31T14:20:12.871+05:30Comments on Observations, Thoughts and Musings going by ...: Travelogue - A 1900 km drive (Part deux)RamNarayanShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-44224187456770814532010-12-08T12:19:00.347+05:302010-12-08T12:19:00.347+05:30@R-ambam-:-) Thanks. Idhu kadhai alla, nijam. :-) ...@R-ambam-:-) Thanks. Idhu kadhai alla, nijam. :-) DSLR vaangunga. And use pannunga. (use pannaama store panna koodaadhu!) naanum romba naala idhai thaan sollittu irukkaen. Kadaiku poyi DSLR ellaam paththuttu vandhaen. Then the idea went into a sink-hole. paakkalaam! :-DRamNarayanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-32636284102982906272010-12-08T05:13:43.311+05:302010-12-08T05:13:43.311+05:30nice picture and stories .. !!
DSLR .. I too want...nice picture and stories .. !! <br />DSLR .. I too want one.. paakalaam:))R-ambamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11258233487223882612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-60799151323338993952010-11-26T10:55:31.411+05:302010-11-26T10:55:31.411+05:30:-D :-D You could. Catch hold of Aathukaarar to ha...:-D :-D You could. Catch hold of Aathukaarar to have a vacation when there is enough leave for P and then go places. :-) I've a huge collection of 80s music, predominantly Ilaiyaraaja on a MP3 player to last a week of continuous play. :-)RamNarayanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-69912145872343642932010-11-25T19:04:29.734+05:302010-11-25T19:04:29.734+05:30I really want to go on vacation to all these place...I really want to go on vacation to all these places now :) I love travelling with 80's music.chennaigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588350350064569070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-71158772280605342962010-11-24T12:50:27.141+05:302010-11-24T12:50:27.141+05:30@RS-Thanks. :-) I'll let you know if we come t...@RS-Thanks. :-) I'll let you know if we come there. :-)<br /><br />@Swaram-:-D Thanks. I am more and more convinced at the need for a DSLR, have slipped to indecision now (Nikon, for sure, and which D3100, D5000 or maybe D7000!)<br /><br />Let me know when you come to B'luru and I'll see if I can get you some to snack on. :-) :-)RamNarayanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-52438150644517787842010-11-23T15:44:21.651+05:302010-11-23T15:44:21.651+05:30Luv luv luv the sunrise and the Gandhi Mandapam pi...Luv luv luv the sunrise and the Gandhi Mandapam pic.<br /><br />I want kothavarangai vathal too :P :PSwaramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277282712431924263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-10715424020820708222010-11-22T19:11:04.192+05:302010-11-22T19:11:04.192+05:30U are always welcome.....:):)U are always welcome.....:):)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-30116097603916223722010-11-22T16:02:32.050+05:302010-11-22T16:02:32.050+05:30Sure RS. I shall send you a link into Picasa or an...Sure RS. I shall send you a link into Picasa or any other portal, once I upload.<br /><br />Enticing me with vaththal to land up in Singapore? :-) :-) Maybe when I (rather we, kids will kill me if I take a Singapore trip alone) come there, we shall land up at your place for some sumptuous lunch/dinner. :-) :-)RamNarayanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-65086727905369280262010-11-22T12:30:03.913+05:302010-11-22T12:30:03.913+05:30Pl mail me the video, if you are not able to post ...Pl mail me the video, if you are not able to post :D.<br /><br />Just noticed the kothavarangai bit. I have unfried kothavarangai vathal at home (home-made, packed and sent over by amma). Come home and you can try!!:PRSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-18809814210442195572010-11-22T11:29:04.225+05:302010-11-22T11:29:04.225+05:30@RS-Thanks that outpouring of compliments. :-)
Th...@RS-Thanks that outpouring of compliments. :-)<br /><br />There is a video of it, the sky aglow and the sun slowly sinking to a harmless circle and then disappear. I'll see if I can post. :-)<br /><br />Oh! Yes, the colours of the sea were beautiful and contrasting and looking out from the "lands' end" from the rock memorial was exhilarating. El Nino was the most excited and asked umpteen queries on which side is the Arabian sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal and if we keep on going south, if we land up in Antarctica and why we could not go to the Thiruvalluvar Statue (because of harsh waves) etc etc. :-)<br /><br />:-) Agree, certain things are experienced the most. :-)<br /><br />Rameswaram has been there for a long long time on my itinerary. Have to find time to go there. Would love that train ride on the Pamban bridge. Definitely all of us would like it. :-D [There is already some impetus to go to Andamans or Lakshadweep, as well. Let's see]<br /><br />And thanks for the compliment on the photo. And, it was never a ramble from you after all. Thanks. :-)RamNarayanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-81642805992868621602010-11-22T11:03:38.113+05:302010-11-22T11:03:38.113+05:30@Ramesh-:-D cha cha. I am, maybe a junk foodie. I ...@Ramesh-:-D cha cha. I am, maybe a junk foodie. I have not seen it in any of the restaurants that I have been (not that I eat out too much) north of Madurai. :-) The occasion happened and therefore recorded. But, whatever I say, it was heavenly munching the vaththal while waiting for the others for finish their meal. :-) Neither hot, nor bland, Neither chewy nor baked black, just right. :-)<br /><br />I have no clue on what Senora will use it for, but trust she'll use it for something good. :-) I think Trichy and Thanjavur, Kumbakonam belts still hold lots of these quaint little shops selling all and sundry.<br /><br />Nostalgic, it definitely is for those games of yore. It reminds me of my grandmas and aunts who used to play those at home and engrossed in those counting, taking out other's coins and talking stories/gossip along the way.<br /><br />And thanks for your presence here. :-DRamNarayanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-13230347229173736742010-11-22T10:21:33.548+05:302010-11-22T10:21:33.548+05:30@zeno-:-D :-D That shirtless darshan is something ...@zeno-:-D :-D That shirtless darshan is something that might have been influenced from Kerala. :-) Kanyakumari temple also asked for the same. Sucheendram's fame is because of the Sthanumalayan temple as it has sanctums for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, all in the same temple premises. Unfortunately didn't get enough time to test the musical pillars. :-(<br /><br />Those Rajas at that time had enough money to live their lives in luxury. The palace was not magnificient, as you say, and it can't hold a candle to the Mysore Maharaja's palace. :-) Last year I visited it with my mouth wide open. :-D<br /><br />Tiruchendur was further east to go to. I had already seen it once long time back and maybe when I make it to Rameswaram sometime, I'll give it a shot. ;-)<br /><br />Will go sometime to Srirangam, Thiruvanaikkaaval and Samayapuram. I do not recollect visiting the last one and even for that matter Thiruvanaikkaval (I know I have passed by it).RamNarayanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01399693444460979865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-46529332419669556692010-11-22T09:52:00.842+05:302010-11-22T09:52:00.842+05:30BTW, the pic of your kids picking shells- rightly ...BTW, the pic of your kids picking shells- rightly timed! The shadows looks great!!RSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-23533611629764345242010-11-22T09:36:26.542+05:302010-11-22T09:36:26.542+05:30Lovely, lovely photographs. I was staring at the p...Lovely, lovely photographs. I was staring at the pic of the sunset at Kanyakumari. You know what, this post almost made me cry for I felt so very nostalgic :) :)....The colors of sea in Kanyakumari, the vivekananda rock, the windmills- everything about. I shall treasure this post. Thank you, I wouldn't have minded even if it is longer....<br /><br />Did you see the end of India??? From the Vivekandanda rock???<br /><br />Oh, the பல்லாங்குழி, சோழி, தாயக்கட்டை-- We have one at my parent's place, and I lovvvvve the clinging sounds. Somethings cannot be told, it has to be experienced :P.<br />I wish you visited Rameswaram. You must view the sea from the Pamban bridge. Oh, such a heavenly feeling, as the brackish air sweeps past you in the midst of a colorful,majestic sea with little tides....Dhanushkodi with its remains and the hill top on which is the supposed stamping of Rama's feet ....Please plan once. La Nina and El Nino will thank you for the trip :P<br /><br />I stop here, for I've rambled a lot :D :D<br /><br />@Ramesh :Rightly said about the ammikal. We use it rightfully!!:P :PRSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-26629579802810942402010-11-21T17:56:32.195+05:302010-11-21T17:56:32.195+05:30Great sequel to the superb travelogue earlier. Muc...Great sequel to the superb travelogue earlier. Much to comment about. Trust you to find kothavarangai vaththal !!! True foodie. Great description of the temples and the Tamil Nadu countryside. What on earth will Senora use the ammikal, other than to probably bash you on the head - I thought such quaint kitchen items of yore are gone ! And forget all lead poisoning - nothing like ஈயச்சொம்பு ரசம் I agree.பல்லாங்குழி, சோழி, தாயக்கட்டை etc bring back nostalgic memories. <br /><br />Once again a top notch post.Rameshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782192840421019943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918794022032698745.post-62378904678139709382010-11-21T13:31:15.346+05:302010-11-21T13:31:15.346+05:30Sometime back yesterday, was thinking I should def...Sometime back yesterday, was thinking I should definitley borrow the virtue of patience from you! Now the zest for travel!<br />Dint know sucheendram was famous! [I am not such a big fan of temples that asks guys to be topless. If i am right sucheendram does asks that rite!]<br />Padmanabhapuram palace is the place where they shot "varusham 16" kushbu's debut movie!. Though the big pots that were used to store food hints at the opulence, never came across as magnificient,May be it was built in wood![even had an odd feeling that it is more like someone's grandma place in a village rather than a palace][may be because of the forementioned movie]<br />In that stretch, seems you have visited all places except for Thiruchendhur :)<br /><br />Too bad you did not say Hi to Sriranganadar, You could have gone in just had prasad and come back! Was that not possible? It is a defn must visit along with few other temples nearby[samayapuram and the birth place of Sir C.V. Raman, it also has a famous Shiva temple]<br />p.s<br />A long post deserves a long comment!Appuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943787484240840432noreply@blogger.com