Summer is coming in Mumbai. The kids have their exams now, and soon the schools will close down for a 2 months' summer vacation. They will go back to school in June - together with the arrival of the monsoon, and that is when the international schools will close down for their summer vacation. So, summer in April is soon upon us: the weather is warm and still no rain in sight!
On this last day of March we are celebrating New Year's. Yes, today the Maratis here in Maharashtra celebrate Gudhi Padwa, the beginning of the New Year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. This day marks the end of one agricultural harvest and the beginning of a new one. So, Happy Gudhi Padwa!
Now, leaving March, I will tell you that April will be a different month on my blog, since I ( wisely?) decided ( after some long and hard discussion with my self ) to participate in the A to Z blogger challenge.
Yes. Yes. I will still be in Mumbai ( physically ), but in spirit I am taking you with me on a vivid journey across the universe. Throughout April we will together explore 26 Dream Destinations. Mine or others, close to me or far away. For real or ...not.. Stay tuned for some surprises along the way - on this Around-The-Universe-In-26-Days-Marathon.
But. I will still:
-- have brunches and chats with lovely friends:
-- be touring around the city:
-- be shopping at the local markets:
- well, in short: I will do what I normally do in April, just not so much of it.. In other words: I will spend less time doing what I normally do, and more time blogging.
And this is not only about me. This is about 1895 other blogger friends who are on this crazy train right by my side. Bloggers who have a passion for writing, who love what they do and who express their thoughts and views in the most fabulous ways. Masters of words, who some of them have been preparing for this challenge for months. This will take time and effort from us all. But, I think it will be a lot of fun and I can't wait to see what the others are up to. You can find all the blogs here.
As for me, I kind of feel the heat, as I am among those who have NOT prepared for months... to be honest. I think I'll just follow the advice I got before moving to India. Go with the flow.
Are you coming along, dear reader? First dream destination awaits tomorrow. I can tell you this much: it starts with an A:-)
On this last day of March we are celebrating New Year's. Yes, today the Maratis here in Maharashtra celebrate Gudhi Padwa, the beginning of the New Year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar. This day marks the end of one agricultural harvest and the beginning of a new one. So, Happy Gudhi Padwa!
Now, leaving March, I will tell you that April will be a different month on my blog, since I ( wisely?) decided ( after some long and hard discussion with my self ) to participate in the A to Z blogger challenge.
Yes. Yes. I will still be in Mumbai ( physically ), but in spirit I am taking you with me on a vivid journey across the universe. Throughout April we will together explore 26 Dream Destinations. Mine or others, close to me or far away. For real or ...not.. Stay tuned for some surprises along the way - on this Around-The-Universe-In-26-Days-Marathon.
But. I will still:
-- have brunches and chats with lovely friends:
-- be touring around the city:
- well, in short: I will do what I normally do in April, just not so much of it.. In other words: I will spend less time doing what I normally do, and more time blogging.
And this is not only about me. This is about 1895 other blogger friends who are on this crazy train right by my side. Bloggers who have a passion for writing, who love what they do and who express their thoughts and views in the most fabulous ways. Masters of words, who some of them have been preparing for this challenge for months. This will take time and effort from us all. But, I think it will be a lot of fun and I can't wait to see what the others are up to. You can find all the blogs here.
As for me, I kind of feel the heat, as I am among those who have NOT prepared for months... to be honest. I think I'll just follow the advice I got before moving to India. Go with the flow.
Are you coming along, dear reader? First dream destination awaits tomorrow. I can tell you this much: it starts with an A:-)
Oooo I feel the heat too!! So excited and equally nervous about A to Z!! Looking forward to travel around with you Eli :D
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Aditi:-) Me too - but we'll support each other. You will be fiiine:-) Big hugs:-)
DeleteFeeling the heat, maybe not so much, as I managed to schedule about 19 posts! But, managing to visit everyone, comment and share is going to be interesting to handle :) Looking forward to April, Eli :)
ReplyDeleteYey Shailaja - that's great!! I am sure it will be pretty busy, but I am also looking forward to it:-) Hugs to you dear:-)
DeleteI look forward to 26 days of enchanting journey to different dream destinations as you have put it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you - hope you will enjoy coming along:-) All the best
DeleteYou'll ace it, Eli! Going with the flow is the only way to go!
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Corinne:-) Appreciate your always encouraging kind words:-) Hugs your way
DeleteLooking forward to the A2Z challenge. Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteMe too Maggie, hope it'll be fun:-) All the best:-)
DeleteLooking forward too and your travel destination enchantments will cool off whatever heat right?
ReplyDeleteHopefully yes:-) Ha ha .. might have to consider the north pole:-) Ha ha . All the best dear Marie:-)
DeleteAll the best for April.....these are beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Michelle:-) Happy u like the pics:-)
DeleteSo exciting, Eli! Love the photos. How about joining us for the Sundays in my City bloghop hosted by unknownmami.com every Sunday? :D
ReplyDeleteLove your photos
Thanks dear Vidya, so happy you love the pics:-) Don't know what that is, but will check - sounds like something I would like to do:-) :-) Thanks again:-)
DeleteBest of luck Eli! Looking forward to reading your dream destinations :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Amelia:-) Yes, please do follow:-)
DeleteI find it interesting the kids there are already enjoying summer break. We will have spring break next week, then the kids go to school till June then off till August for our summer break. ♥
ReplyDeleteYes Kathy,thats the way it is in Europe also, but here in India now is summer-time:-) Thanks for following dear:-)
DeleteApril never looked so exciting! The brunch looks very tempting! Looking forward to read all about your dream destinations, this April. Cheers :)
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Shilpa:-) Yes, please do come along:-) Hugs
DeleteLove your A for April. Now, this yummy post makes me crave for Mumbai even more..the colaba sabzi market n all. Gr8 going, Eli:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vishal:-) Happy to see you here! Will have some of those Mumbai yummys for u:-)
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