i blink.. therefore i am..!

i blink.. therefore i am.., but there are moments when you stop blinking and just savor the spectacle in front of you. The following is a travelogue on some of those awesome places that i have seen,felt,experienced.. and not blinked! hope to add to this list in the near future...

here we go , the 10 wonders :)

1.) The Taj Mahal

I had been to one of the wonders of the world, the feeling took a long time to sink :). There is an eerie calmness around the tajmahal, inspite of the huge flocking of visitors.A stunning beauty in marble and i realized its difficult to blink on the banks of yamuna..!

2.) Doddabetta, Ooty

Ever had the feeling of walking amongst the clouds.? welcome to doddabetta,Ooty.! on a foggy evening, you will find trouble in tracing your friend who is walking 2 paces ahead of you :). You have to wait for the cloud to pass and then you can find your way again. Best place for ppl who want to get rid of their belongings :D [ read as wives ;) ]

3.) Mt.wellington, Hobart

Thousands of feet above sea level, nauseating feeling and piercing wind. The city of hobart looks like a painting below you and because of the altitude, the keyless entry of your car wont work.! :) This place is very special to me, cos i had my first tryst with snow here...

4.) Shore temple, Mahabalipuram

Exquisite carvings on rocks, a simmering sea and a sun bathed temple. One of the first beaches that i visited and it swept me away. One of the best temples ive seen till date and you cant stop staring at the intricate sculpture all around the shore temple.. even the rocks seem like they've been chiselled upon..

5.) M.C.G, Melbourne

1 lakh people in a cauldron, each having unrestricted view to the action happening on the ground. The sheer size of the best cricket ground in the world will blow you away :). i was thrilled to knock off one item from my life's 'to do' list after i visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

6.) Rajpath and India Gate

According to moi,The best stretch of road on this planet. A joggers dream come true and it culminates at the imposing India Gate. How i wish i could drive along this stretch. i was staring from the windshield all along the drive and did not want the carpet like road to end.As majestic as it can get.!

7.) WineGlass bay, Tasmania

Rated among the top 10 beaches in the world, the view from atop a vantage point is mind numbing.. looks like a wineglass and the most perfect semicircular arc you will ever see.! :) sparkling white sand and crystal clear water will lure you into spending hours at this place.

8.) Sydney Harbor Bridge/Opera house

One of the most recognized combo on this planet :D, the harbor bridge and the opera house stand tall among the bustling suburb of Sydney.All you can think of at this place is pics,pics and more pics :). Missed the spectacular fireworks on new year's eve though :(

9.) Vaishno Devi -Jammu

A chilly evening and you decide to take a horseback ride to come down the hill. Sounds fun, until your horse decides it has lived enough and goes tantalizingly close to the edge of the path at each turn.! :D This place plays host to non stop crowds 365 days an year and you start chanting 'Jai mata di' subconsciously .!

10.)Great Ocean Drive/12 Apostles, Melbourne

The best drive of my life. Huge mountains on one side, a roaring sea on the other and a throttle inviting you to murder the winding road... aah magical.!If this ride does not excite you, then nothing else on this planet will.!