Author: Moon

A travel blogger from Kolkata, India Hi, my name is Moon. I am a content developer by profession and a travel blogger by passion. As a traveler, I want to explore every nook and corner of my beloved country India and beyond and share my travel stories on my blog. I have written for Hipmunk. You can check out more of my Hipmunk Hotels and Destinations posts here: https://footlooseforever.com/category/travel/usa-hotels/
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“Happiness often sneaks in through a door…”

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door, Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan,

There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.

~ Aldous Huxley

Doors are like the ‘face’ of a house. They speak a lot about your home. The door gives an impression of the taste of the homeowner. Sometimes the colors, carvings and architectural design of a doorway can represent the essence of a culture or tradition of that particular region where you see it. These typical Rajasthani doorways in Mehrangarh Fort speaks of the grandeur and extravaganza of aristocratic Rajput lifestyle of medieval era. I love the arches and intricate carvings on this door. What about you?

Doorway, arches, Rajasthan, Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur

door, Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan,

Published in response to the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Door.

Check out my second entry to the challenge here.

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Finding joy in mundane things: Pebbles

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It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out, it’s the pebble in your shoe.

~ Muhammad Ali

There was a time when I spontaneously found beauty in mundane things. Those were my childhood days. I was often scolded by my mother for picking up pebbles from the roads and bringing them to home. Blue… grey… brown… round…oval…different colors…different shapes and size. I used to think someday I would create a bonsai and cover its base with those pebbles. But that never happened. Those pebbles found the roads again, courtesy my mother. 😀

So, when I saw these pebbles beneath the sparkling waters of the river I couldn’t but collect them…well, this time with my lens though 🙂  and I share them as part of the Mundane Monday Challenge given by my blogger friend Trablogger.

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pebbles, stone

Hope you like them, too. 🙂

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“My ultimate search has been for a muse”

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road to Paro, hills, mountains, entering Paro, Bhutan

My ultimate search has been for a muse.

~ Dominic Monaghan

And I have found her in the mighty mountains, in the verdant vales and in the green slopes of the hills. I would love to come back a thousand times to the road that leads to mountain.

I can remember it was a cloudy day and it drizzled quite a few times during was our journey from Thimphu to Paro. I don’t understand the connection between rain and my travelling to hill stations… 🙂  But I must agree that the hill stations in the Himalayas have a different beauty when it rains.

road to Paro, hills, mountains, entering Paro, Bhutan

Published in response to the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Muse.

A brilliant story to read

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Many of you might already have read this story somewhere else. I found it on a friend’s email and thought it’s worth sharing with my readers. So, here it is for you… a brilliant story!

story, life, effort, difference

“Life doesn’t change in ONE MINUTE, but taking decision after thinking for ONE MINUTE can change life.”

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Quote Challenge – Day 3

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        “Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man.” 

~ Stewart Udall

Realizing this statement by Stewart Udall, an American politician, is the need of the hour. We must understand the importance of wildlife and protect Mother Nature to ensure a healthy environment for the generations to come.

This is my third and final day in the 3-day quote challenge. I thank my blogger friend Kiran Acharya for tagging me into this challenge. Kiran is a doctor and a creative writer. She blogs at The Sea and Me. Do drop by her wonderful blog for latest book reviews, nature photography and thoughtful write-ups.

Rules for the challenge:

  • Post your three favorite quotes, one on each day for three consecutive days. The quote could be from any book, author or your own quote.
  • Tag three other bloggers with each post to challenge them.
  • Thank the blogger who nominated you.

On the final day of the challenge I tag my three blogger friends, whose blogs are treasure trove of nature and travel photography –

Suyash – Suyash Chopra

Upendra – Vagabond Images

Tom – Spirit in Politics

Hope you three accept the challenge and enjoy sharing your favorite quotes. 🙂

And those who missed my first two days in the challenge here are the links for you – Quote Challenge – Day 1 and Quote Challenge – Day 2.

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Quote Challenge – Day 2

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“Life is like a boat in the sea. When the sea is rough the only way to keep your boat moving forward is to keep rowing.”

~ Unknown

Again a quote by anonymous. 🙂  I can’t remember where I first saw these lines but I instantly copied it in my diary. I love this inspirational quote because, from my personal experience, I believe it deep in my heart.

My heartiest thanks to my dear blogger friend Kiran Acharya who tagged me for the 3-day Quote Challenge. Kiran is a rare combination of a medical practitioner (she is a dentist) and a creative writer. She blogs at The Sea and Me. Do visit her wonderful blog.

Rules for the challenge:

  • Post your three favourite quotes, one on each day for three consecutive days. The quote could be from any book, author or your own quote.
  • Tag three other bloggers with each post to challenge them.
  • Thank the blogger who nominated you.

On my second day, I tag my three blogger friends, who are highly intelligent, creative thinkers –

Shashank – Embark With My Thoughts

Samjoth – Outlines

Jithin – PhoTrablogger

Hope you three accept and enjoy the challenge. 🙂  Happy quoting!

PS: Those who missed my first day in the quote challenge here is the link – Quote Challenge – Day 1. 

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Quote Challenge – Day 1

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quote, quotes, wildflower, inspiring quotes“Like wildflowers you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.”

~ Unknown

This is one quote which I find very very inspiring. Even though the source is unknown I thought to start my quote challenge with this one of my most favorite quotes.

It’s fun to take the quote challenge and I would thank my dear blogger friend Kiran Acharya to tag me for the challenge. Kiran blogs at The Sea and Me on nature photography, book reviews, fictions and her thoughtful reflections. Do visit her wonderful blog.

Rules for the challenge:

  • Post your three favourite quotes, one on each day for three consecutive days. The quote could be from any book, author or your own quote.
  • Tag three other bloggers with each post to challenge them.
  • Thank the blogger who nominated you.

On my first day, I tag my three blogger friends. (Although I have a feel they might have already been tagged by someone… they are so popular bloggers) –

Maniparna – Scattered Thoughts 

Teny – The Tea Celebrations

Gowtham – Snap-O-Meter

Hope you three accept and enjoy the challenge. 🙂