Riding up to the Nilgiri mountains was just the beginning of our merry adventure. We had chosen to stay at the Keystone Foundation guesthouse, with our pup Tookie, who was as windswept as we were. Being embraced by Nature is not new to us- yet everything in Kotagiri, spelt freshness, innovation, dedication and beauty- and we wish to return for a longer period to absorb so much more of what we believe to be a lifetime’s experience.
Beautiful lilting write up....musical and enchanting, involving all the senses ! You beckon one and all to visit this hidden gem. Loved the fabulous pictures of you all and Lil Tookie !
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this travelogue, Reena di! And, vicariously experienced the place and the foundation's work. Really pleased to learn about Keystone foundation thru this piece.
Lovely write up with your trademark visual style. I could feel the place and wanted to visit it, the small details that you add all bring the place to life. Impressed with the team driving the foundation and their passion for the cause.
Glad you chose this for your anniversary celebration- always treading the path less walked.
Thank you so much my friend, for appreciating both the content and the style of my pieces. It is not always easy to bring out the ethos of a place visited, because a large part of it remains a lived experience, and to put words to something intense and deeply stirring, isn’t a straightforward task. I try. I’m glad you liked what you read. and have expressed it too.
Beautiful lilting write up....musical and enchanting, involving all the senses ! You beckon one and all to visit this hidden gem. Loved the fabulous pictures of you all and Lil Tookie !
Hi Rina, I was sold at first instance seeing and reading about Tookie 😍
Could relate fully with the sense of peace and _nirvanic_ serenity of mind as you moved from hot and humid clime to the green hills enveloping a valley with bio diversity.
Excellent topping of choice... meeting and connecting with friends who are so passionate and committed to the work they do with the local community ❣️ Salutes to them for that vision and making meaningful lives build all around in the ecosystem.
It is an interesting read. Looks very tranquil and the pics of kodanad view point are breathtaking. Tookie looks cute.
Beautiful lilting write up....musical and enchanting, involving all the senses ! You beckon one and all to visit this hidden gem. Loved the fabulous pictures of you all and Lil Tookie !
thanks for your kind remarks & for reading the piece with all your senses 💕
'Uneventful and fulfilling': the simple juxtaposition of these two attributes sums up beautifully the zen-ness of your experience.
Being there.
After reading it I am getting itchy feet too, and believe me it is not just dry skin.
All that’s left, is for me to pack my bags and head to Kotagiri. As always, you have done the job of tempting the reader. Your pen!❤️
Thanks Vidya, that is a happy thought. I hope you do pack up and leave soon some day. It truly is worthy of the climb.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this travelogue, Reena di! And, vicariously experienced the place and the foundation's work. Really pleased to learn about Keystone foundation thru this piece.
i’m so glad to read your words. Hope you visit Toto with family. We were just a year apart at SAICE.
Lovely write up with your trademark visual style. I could feel the place and wanted to visit it, the small details that you add all bring the place to life. Impressed with the team driving the foundation and their passion for the cause.
Glad you chose this for your anniversary celebration- always treading the path less walked.
Thank you so much my friend, for appreciating both the content and the style of my pieces. It is not always easy to bring out the ethos of a place visited, because a large part of it remains a lived experience, and to put words to something intense and deeply stirring, isn’t a straightforward task. I try. I’m glad you liked what you read. and have expressed it too.
Beautiful lilting write up....musical and enchanting, involving all the senses ! You beckon one and all to visit this hidden gem. Loved the fabulous pictures of you all and Lil Tookie !
Hi Rina, I was sold at first instance seeing and reading about Tookie 😍
Could relate fully with the sense of peace and _nirvanic_ serenity of mind as you moved from hot and humid clime to the green hills enveloping a valley with bio diversity.
Excellent topping of choice... meeting and connecting with friends who are so passionate and committed to the work they do with the local community ❣️ Salutes to them for that vision and making meaningful lives build all around in the ecosystem.
So beautifully written. Seemed I was with you. Tookie is the cutest