A Random Winter Post

There's a lot of promise in this leaf as the hues show. And so much a

part of this season. Whether on the ground or in pots, they're not to

be missed! My potted poinsettia is just beginning not to be' green only'!

And all the nurseries wear this look now. New and tender plants all

in plastic bags neatly lined up.

In my sister's garden the poinsettia is standing tall in a blaze of red!

Most mornings our city is covered in winter haze. I took this

photograph on my way to a market on the outskirts this morning.

For the freshest produce straight from the local farmers, it's worth

going all the way!

And winter also reminds me of other areas of our region where

we head over during our sons' school break. The expanse of the

Brahmaputra captured in the northernmost part of Assam by

my husband during one such vacation.

Mountains and rivers....a perfect combination for a great winter

break. Another shot from the archives. This and the one below

were taken on another vacation to the neighbouring state of

Arunachal Pradesh. The view of the snow-clad Himalayan ranges

is one of the highlights of the trip.

The place where we love to be....almost every winter we head

towards the Nameri sanctuary on the banks of the river

Jia-Bharali. These are the camps we stay in. The place is

a birder's paradise.

There's so much to look forward to in this season. The roadside

flower vendors are out in full force:) I bought some marigolds,

tuberose and gerbera plants today. I've planted tomatoes and

coriander. The cherry tomatoes have re-seeded and the

nasturtiums have followed suit. Didn't I tell you that this is

our best season?!!