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Ever since I watched " The Lion king" musical some six years back, it has stayed with me as one of the most beautiful experiences for its exquisite display of human imagination. The entire concept, the stage, the costumes , the performances......everything is so spellbinding! It is not a surprise then, that it has made history as the longest running live performance, having opened in 1999

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Each year, in January, London is host to ice scuptors from different parts of the world, who, in front of delighted spectators turn gleaming blocks of ice into stunningly beautiful pieces of art.  In contrast to the endless piecs of art immortalized in London's endless list of museums, it is amazing to see the passion with which these artists go about their stuff, knowing that their

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While we famously know the place as Lake District with 14 odd lakes strewn around in the monuntains, the locals rarely refer to those as 'lakes'. They are instead most commonly called "Meres" (Like Winder-mere) or "tarns" or just "waters" - all words that have stuck back from the Anglo-Saxon era.  History abounds in Lake District, just like most parts on England. But here it is not in the

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As someone has put it rightly - It is difficult to travel for over fifteen munites in UK and not stumble across some building that has been declared as a national heritage site :). So when hubby's itinerary included "Chatsworth house", I thought "not another royal home...must be like Buckingham Palace". But the reviews on tripadvisor and husband both convinced me otherwise and I conceded,

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         Interestingly, Peak Cavern, a major attraction in Peak District, was earliar known as "Devil's Arse"  - after the faltulent noises that used to come from the cave (lol lol). The name was changed to Peak Cavern during Queen Victoria's visit , but eventually the vulgar name made it more popular :) Travelling to the caves from Sheffield on a

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Borough Market Enticing smell of 'fresh' veggies n fruits, vendors tempting with samples and customers trying to squeeze their way through crowds.I had almost forgotten after shopping in supermarkets what this felt like ! Today's borough market visit brought memories of childhood when we did a weekly trip to the huge vegetable market back home in India.  Borough Market near London Bridge

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Add caption When we decided to check out this place, less than half an hour from London, we had no idea what a delightful surprise we were in for. Tucked away in the serene setting of Beaconsfield, is the World's oldest litte Model Village. Eons away from the techno entertainment and flashing images this absolutely delightful place was like a breath of fresh air. There were so many

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Long journeys by train are in special! We love them.This thread is a fond photo collection of the things we do during our train journeys Doodling .... Pondering....what huge chimney ! Click......Captured on a train journey to Scotland ..... Fooling around......  with our reflections Gazing away ...dreamily Whose idea is this !!!!! Engineering ..See...a

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Cities , like people, have their own character. Sheffield is a city that is quick to make an impression as soon as you land. A city of young people, thanks to its universities, Sheffield appeared to us uniquely youthful and yet laid back at the same time – something difficult to explain.  Something that instantly caught our eye was the graffiti and murals strewn around the city's

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Royal prams :) I do wish i had carried a better camera..these were really cute !!! Royal keys from Chatsworth home A table clock from 17th centry from V&A Museum of art and design  A beautiful ship, all in gold from V&A Museum of Art and Design Side cabinet from 18th centry from V&A Museum of Art and Design

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Butlins - A holiday resort in Skegness with "tailored activities" was not really our idea of a 5 day holiday. If given an option, we would rather be out somewhere out in wilderness, doing a river or a forest trail.  But with weather turning our fingers n toes blue, a resort like Butlins with a lot of indoor entertainment options seemed like a decent option. Much to my surprise it turned

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If  there is one thing I absolutely "LOVE" about London, then it is the street performances, and the professional way in which the artists go about conducting them. In a city that pretty much breaths Art with its endless museums, theatres and galleries, it is only but natural that art should spill out on the streets (though I do wish people had more time to pay heed). A lone

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  Visiting Natural History Musuem's Red Zone (the earth section) on earth day was a pleasant coincidence. I wonder what it would be like if all schools in the world were converted to museums like this one. Kids could choose where they want to go, and how much time they want to spend on what....and teachers became mere facilitators ...... Geography got a new meaning at this

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Wonder how many visits it would take if one had to cover all of 4.5 million items in London's Victoria and Albert Musueum, world's greatest museum of art and design. No idea why we did not end up going before, but rains made us drop in for a quick visit recently.  There was so much to drive you crazy, its practically impossible to put it down in a blog, though I am sure a few

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What does one say about one of the most beautiful cities in the world ?   Paris was a family get-together ...one after 4 years when my husbands parents joined us from India, and his brother and his family came from US.  The cousins had a blast, and the grandparents enjoyed watching the three of them together.  And we could not have chosen a much better place ..... Paris

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Isle of Wight with friends Lakshmi, Anand and lil Kavya was a short holiday.While I suppose we missed out on quite a few attractions, the ferry, Owl and Monkey Haven and Amazon Zoo surely added some wonderful pages to our memoir.  Waiting for the ferry to the isle Gurnard Pines is where we stayed ..a country resort, pretty remote and commute to the bus stop meant long

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The train journey from london to Roman Bath is a treat for the eyes tired of bustling city life. The vast green lands dotted with sheep and horses, present the most refreshing 2 hours one can spend on a train.  Our visit to the Roman bath was a beautiful experience. The Abbey was welcoming - abuzz with tourists and poppies on a cross marking "Rememberence day"(Poppy Day) . 

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Awww! Just look at that ! If you ask me - Heaven looks like the Museum of Transport :) to a 3 year old with its steam engines,  horse carraiges, buggies, the trams, buses and toys in the play area. Located conviniently in Covent Garden the chillout place in London for tourists Museum of Transport is a perfect place for Dad's n kids while mommies hang out in the

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                                            Oh we know Halloween is not here yet :), and no this is not a dress rehearsal. That's Vedaant in a 3D movie - his very first 3D

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 Trafalgar square is one of our favourite places in London. The huge lions are amazing to climb on. But its the entire atmosphere, full of tourists, and loungers and kids that gets to you. And not to forget..the brave peigons who it seem love being chased :)   Trafalgar Square is a square in central London, England. With its position in the heart of London, it is a

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...This is what we sang all the way from home to the farm. A song from our favourite "Barney visits the farm" CD.  "We're on the way, we're on the way, on the way to grandpa's farm... On our grandpa's farm there is a little pink pig... On our grandpa's farm there is a little pink pig.. The pig it makes a sound like this - OINK OINK " ... umm, no "little pink pig"here. One big hog

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------- A canal reservoir, an artificial beach surrounded by beautiful Woods, Ruislip Lido is a beautiful place for a day trip in West London. Wonderful walk through the woods with friends, Spotting birds in the lake, bathing under the sprinklers and building castles in the sand. What more to make a perfect

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