My Musings

          It is quite challenging to keep the steam when writing about a trip. I have often lost steam after Day1 , but this time I am determined. As we were determined to finish every single day of our trek completely.     Day 2 - we were up at the lark and while the kids snoozed some more - we explored the area around and enjoyed the gurgling of the little stream and sunrise.     Mili was happy to see the mules had returned to the camp - they had gone down to the village for the night. We were moving to a different camp site for the night. So, after the morning ritual, we packed all our luggage again and after an energizing breakfast of cereals, yummy toast with hot hot soft omelettes, we were ready - packed with water bottles, juice, energy bars , fruit a piece and chocolate. Our guide carried our lunch.      Despite the sun shining bright it was quite chilly and the kids were all bundled in their fleeces still. Today's...

      After much deliberation and though, I agreed to the DH's idea to go for a trek during the Navratri vacations. And Boy am i glad I said yes. Considering the COVID situation, I was very apprehensive whether it is safe to travel. After seeing a couple of videos that people had posted on how the air travel happens, and after much discussions I was sort of convinced. So, we booked the tickets just a week before the travel (which is unheard of in the history of our travels - where the tickets are, at a minimum, purchased 6 months prior to the travel) and just 4 days before the D-day paid the trekking company.      Saturday dawned bright and we got ready to leave for the airport to reach there 2 hours in advance of the flight time. There was a huge line right from where the cab dropped us to just get into the airport. A bit of social distancing followed in the line - the line was due to the temperature check and boarding pass check which were all happening w...