Just being a part of the crowd to cheer up the runners and to see their hard work paying off was a nice experience. Spent almost 4 hours around the event and walking alongside the track, which were the streets vacated exclusively for the marathon. Fun moments and meeting new people in the town.
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09 October 2015
04 October 2015
Enjoying The Season Like A Kid
Autumn is coloring the whole nature. I wanted to grab each and every beautiful leaves and fill my suitcase. How wonderful the nature is and we are definitely blessed to live the day.
Arts, Comics and Weekend Markets
Arts season all over the place. Comic Con conference in Glasgow just got over. Still there are pieces of the events in Glasgow.
The plan was to visit the comic fair happening close by. Visited and learned about the comic world and pretty serious people in the related world. Crazy!
03 October 2015
Climbing Up The Arthur's Seat
Last time when I visited Edinburgh, couldn’t go to the Arthur’s Seat. While walking through the Royal Mile, noticed this dormant volcanic hill running along the right side of the castle.
When Ani called in the morning I said, "I am hiking a hill today". "You do whatever you want, but please be careful" was her response.
That's where I want to go :) |
This time I went to Edinburgh specifically to climb up this place. Had my bag packed with enough water and snacks. Hiking is something that I am not used to. And being a person with very less stamina capacity, I knew that the task isn’t an easy one. However, the view of Edinburgh from the highest point kept on calling for the hike.
Past the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Holyrood Park, Queens Museum and the Parliament, the way took me towards the hill base. There was a huge crowd climbing up from all ages. Family, youngsters, middle aged and even old people with walking sticks climbing up, which gave me an enormous amount of confidence.
It looks easy from here. But climbing up is a different story. |
I went past them and had a moment of realization of the path ahead, after couple of miles. Stood there and glanced at the remaining portion of the climb which then an old lady on a solo mission, who was also going through the very same dilemma asked me “Long climb huh?”. “I guess” replied with a smile and we continued our journey.
Someone with the pet. The pet was enjoying the climb and was running around in circles all the time |
I made sure to keep a distance from the edge of the trail. It was frightening as I climbed up. However the view of the town was getting beautiful. My eye was turning into a wide angle lens. It was so beautiful by the time I reached the top.
View of the Edinburgh Castle from the hill. |
View of the town was amazing from the height. |
North Sea became visible from here. |
The old picturesque town and treat for the eyes |
If you are ever in Edinburgh, please do not miss this hike. You might be missing a piece of solitude from your entire visit to this place.
Below is a tiny video that I shot during the hike and the train journey back home.
01 October 2015
Does Travel Change Something?
I like my own moments of serenity. And I like it a lot. With
an exception that Ani and the dear ones being provided with the ultimate
override access, they can come in and take me to their world anytime.
But during the solo business trips, this would be the best
moments I enjoy during the day or on the weekends. Back in the hotel or the apartment,
I like to gaze at the streets, just watching the movements out there for some
time.
And I strongly agree to the fact that the mind of a men can go
blank. A cache clear moment is truly recommended if you can do so. And I like
those moments. I have found myself lost in the parks, railway stations,
official meetings (:D) – no regrets.
Travel actually doesn’t change anything. It is just that you
still think about the very same things at a different location with some changes
to the routine. But thoughts, likes, worries, hope - life is the exact same thing
wherever you go in the world. At the end of the day, the life is where our
heart is.
When we have something in abundance, we tend to lose its
value. That is why travel seems to be more exciting than the daily routine
life. But when you travel enough, you will want to have the life back.
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