tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:48:32 +0000KeralaKochisunsetcolorsfavoritegoahowrahkolkattaredsaffronseastreet lifetiptravelvaranasiyellowtravel tales for afteruse at de cafè.http://afteruse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)Blogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-1002691628696565581Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:36:00 +00002011-01-25T19:17:21.720+05:30little did i know, writing about palolem would land there this year, but yes this new year's eve was relectantly at palolem.you should get there to experience it, one big packed beach party under the stars.bonfires, fireworks, beach sand, wicker chairs, food abuntant, music everywhere, high spirits made it to the neptune point as well. scenic location. but no headphones for the new year party, ithttp://afteruse.blogspot.com/2011/01/little-did-i-know-writing-about-palolem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-6034805331741471797Sat, 20 Nov 2010 07:21:00 +00002010-11-20T13:36:01.781+05:30Movies are a favorite topic of discussion and pastime . friday lunches are for discussing the weekend releases and monday lunches are usually reviewing what one liked so much about the movie or actually elaborately discussing what one hated, so the discussion is inevitable. and thats about it, over time i have developed a diet for all sorts of movies, i dont shy away from any genre. so once you http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2010/11/international-film-festival-of-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-1786732149538818090Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:35:00 +00002010-11-16T19:32:11.677+05:30As much as palolem looks inviting in monsoons, all its true colors come calling post october - the high season.its been the singlemost popular and good looking beach south of the state. lots of shacks and restaurants sproutalong the entire crescent shaped beach. the waters are perfect. the sunsets visible. the quintessential high season experience. As usual weekend evenings attract hordes of http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2010/11/high-season-in-palolem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-3541650877277040774Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:58:00 +00002010-11-08T10:47:32.729+05:30The FuryThe StormThe calmrains are indeed magical, it changes the landscape in india, it washes all the filth and leaves behind washed colors of nature, its a good time to venture in the monsoons, the ordeals might seem more, but nevertheless its an adventureworth venturing, mainly because the crowd is thin and again its washed and clean and the grey wet weather that wouldnt tire you out.by the http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2010/11/monsoon-holiday-at-palolem-goa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-2877028253914280710Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:35:00 +00002010-11-07T18:44:14.365+05:30Maravanthe is the name of the beach on the west coast of Karnataka a little away from udupi along the village of Trasi.<!--Beach in front of the resort.-->Stay at the turtle bay resort, we were in the cabana accomadation which can fit just two, but then just a roof for the night, else you can aimlessly wander along the beach shore, or stay lying on the beach gazing the stars (until the watchman http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2010/07/maravanthe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-5074550000837530753Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:44:00 +00002010-07-08T15:10:11.297+05:30KeralaKochiOn a sunday afternoon, the streets were totally deserted. this is the road that takes one to the jew street in mattancherry from fort kochi jettyThis is the closet one can get to a feel of european cobble stone streets in india, this jew street leading to the synagogue is filled with antique and curio shops.one of the numerous brightly colored shops found in the heart of fort kochi, this one is http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2010/07/fort-kochi-streetscapes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-7830811925942625422Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42:00 +00002009-11-24T16:45:26.401+05:30tipvaranasimorning sunrises are refreshing just as the sunsets are soothing.getting up early is an humongous task while on a holiday, but a worthwhile experience. I would rather stay awake until morning light than to sleep to get up.In the above pic, sun rises over the religious capital of India, Varanasi on a winter morning. The early morning boat ride is one of the best experiences of Varanasi, One http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2009/11/sun-rises-over-varanasi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-8645147709809400326Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:16:00 +00002014-10-10T00:53:24.740+05:30KeralaKochiFort Kochi is a haven of fine restaurants, unique in style and abundant in variety. It is definitely any food connoisseur's destination. This is my first such culinary trip where we went about from one restaurant to another on our hired cycles. depending on the prices, you choose to have either the starter, main course or the dessert. not necessarily in that order. The beautiful Malabar Junction http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2009/11/fort-kochi-culinary-adventures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-2318902331801798144Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:49:00 +00002009-11-09T12:22:05.738+05:30KeralaKochiseasunsetSunset at the Fort Kochi Boat Jetty. This was just after when it had rained, on a sweltering hot May afternoon in Kerala. The next post would be on the culinary experiences we had while here.http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2009/10/reviving-sunset.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-5786363403588498157Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:58:00 +00002009-01-07T15:48:07.338+05:30Restoring to posting pics again starting this year.i know i have missed last year's new year destination and a whole lot of other places. but i'll pick them and post randomly.so this new year's was at Pondicherry!i made a trip to this place six months back during peak summer may. but then, this is how new years is at Pondy.there are lot of beach resorts on the outskirts of the town having their http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2009/01/restoring-to-posting-pics-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-4649503834823517813Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:22:00 +00002008-01-19T10:48:16.746+05:30BLISS!the ever populated, vibrant, ancient, mystic and the very authentic varanasi alais benaras alias kashi. Early morning colors at Varanasi.Will post soon.http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2008/01/ancient-city-of-varanasi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-5861350766584805954Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:10:00 +00002007-10-21T22:04:46.378+05:30favoritegoasunsetIts almost going to be a year now. So before the new year arrives, thought would pen down the past new year's destination. Reluctantly i disclose the location its a beach in Goa namely Agonda. Not a great looking one unlike its counterparts, but its more for the laid back crowd minus the crowd . suituated to the north of Palolem, this beach was absolute blissA Morning in Agonda, the colors are sohttp://afteruse.blogspot.com/2007/10/goa-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-9220228395792890210Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:53:00 +00002007-10-24T07:55:13.172+05:30colorshowrahkolkattaredsaffronstreet lifetravelyellowEvery corner of the city is thriving with life.this pic reminds me of the cover of the Kite Runner. puris against the green background.Taken in bandel.a contrasting mix of red against blue with the chair as the prop.This was just below the howrah bridge.colors splashed across the entire city.You find a lot of barbers right on the street grooming the indian men all day!they even clean your ears! http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2007/09/street-scapes-calcutta.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-3819658671193068918Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:52:00 +00002007-10-24T08:00:29.755+05:30Welcome to the land of yellow taxis, rosogullas, tagore, theatre, howrah and victoria.The city of Joy. Lotta random thoughts when I think of this place, vibrant and populated, complete contrast to any Indian city though it is very much indian. it holds in place lot of pre Independence history, being the british capital of India.You would have not been prepared for it, but you would want to learn http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2007/07/calcutta_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-117232281049661682Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:10:00 +00002007-07-14T11:07:10.775+05:30Its been quite some time since i have posted anything.But lots to post, So do come back for some pics and pointers on the places i could go.AgondaKolkattaVaranasiKonarkPuri and Chilka.til then happy travelling!http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2007/02/coming-soon-east-india.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-116349976777398658Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:12:00 +00002007-01-23T16:00:27.090+05:30The altars and consoles in each one of the church are a delight.Above is the statue of the lady of dolores (pain) at Se cathedral. It had a mysterious element to the whole setup This is the wing entrance of Se Cathedral, A solitary candle glowing in the foreground of two majestic altars.An angled shot filled with grandeur of one of the altar at St. Catherine Chapel, the walls are adored with http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/11/everybody-loves-goa-grandeur-of-altars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-116323276552604968Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:01:00 +00002006-11-15T11:34:51.923+05:30Old Goa - declared the world heriage site, it has numerous chapels ,churches and cathedrals. Every one of it is unique and leaves you spell bound. You can spend an entire day marvelling the architecture and the history it holds. Would be ideal to visit it in the monsoons. (above)the archways along the corridors on either side of the Se Cathedral.(above) Holy Spirit Church, Panaji. Located in the http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/11/everybody-loves-goa-chapels-churches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-116257257644709060Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:19:00 +00002006-11-04T09:45:42.633+05:30GOA, the hippy haven of india. it beckons you. a big beautiful village with numerous beautiful beaches and bunglows.time in months is what you need to experience the magic of the entire stretch of Goa.It keeps calling you backthe flea market at anjuna beach opens every wednesday. the varied colored displaysthe shop keepers wooing the tourists with the abuntant junk jewellery and accessories.i washttp://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/11/everybody-loves-goa-commercial-tourism.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-116049357061170385Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:12:00 +00002006-10-10T20:59:50.793+05:30Three evenings, three sunsets, three beaches, following are the pictures.day one malpeday two payambalamday three kappadI hope the pictures will do justiceKappad Beach, CalicutPayambalam beach, CannanoreKappad Beach, CalicutKappad beach, CalicutPayambalam beach, CannanoreMalpe Beach, UdupiKappad Beach, Calicuthttp://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/10/mast-malabar-sunsets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-116040825839116819Mon, 09 Oct 2006 15:29:00 +00002006-10-10T10:46:06.646+05:30Malabar is synonymous with beaches and it had quite different landscapes to offer. Had been to beaches -> Malpe, Kappad, Bekal, Payambalam, MuzhapilangadThe sea shore next to bekal fort, Kasargod, Was there early morning and the sea was wild .its not a beach though.Malpe beach in udupi. The land beyond is St.Mary's ISland, Arrive early for a ferry trip to this island. A public beach where you http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/10/mast-malabar-beaches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-116032220101577685Sun, 08 Oct 2006 15:42:00 +00002006-10-09T09:59:16.466+05:30Had been on a trip along the malabar coastitnenary beingudupi -> calicut -> cannanore -> kasargodwill be posting the pics as a series of forts, beaches and sunsets.This one includes the fortsThe red arched gateway to the fortThalassery fort, Thalassery St.Angelo fort at the cannanore cantonment area is located by the sea. thats a construction worker at the end of the tunnel. The place was under http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/10/mast-malabar-forts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-115658093926566569Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:19:00 +00002006-08-26T14:03:19.033+05:30The after colors in the sky after the sun sets.sunset in hampi at the hemukta hills. The tunga beyond the ruins while the sun sets over the forgotten empire.Sun sets on the lone tree and the hanuman templehttp://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/08/hampi-sun-sets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-115635171907060083Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:54:00 +00002006-08-23T22:39:21.133+05:30hurray Mango tree, the must visit place in hampi. Awesome is the word,The most laid back place, we had most of our meals over here. Getting there is an adventure in itself since it is located at a walkable distance from the main bazzar through a banana plantation on the banks of tunga under a mango tree.(above) the laid back ambience, mostly phirangs hang around. No wonder no idlies and dosas on http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/08/hampi-mango-tree-restaurant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-115618563256684255Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:51:00 +00002006-08-22T23:05:09.000+05:30An awesome mix of the ruins, the greenery and the blue skies are more than enough for some good snaps, declared the World heritage center, it attracts quite a lotta crowd from across the globe.(above) The stone wall through the corridor of the krishna temple The elephant stables The light house surrounding the Queens palace! The antique walls against the skies, an exciting combinationthe http://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/08/hampi-green-brown-and-changing-colors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14961952.post-115608479508069934Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:37:00 +00002006-08-20T20:42:46.556+05:30Had been to Hampi over the Independence day holidays. Will be posting the pictures of hampi as three series. Hampi's ruins Sunset at Hampi Hampi's Mango Treehttp://afteruse.blogspot.com/2006/08/hampi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (anup keerrthi)1