Come December and my thoughts turn to winter vacations and to Delhi. People are always startled by our choice of city- why leave Bangalore and go to Delhi in December??
But Delhi is always Delhi - crisp winter mornings, sometimes foggy, sometimes clear with golden winter sunshine that one soaks up whenever one has a chance.
The Delhi of music - where Nayan and I learn to our heart's content and, sometimes get to hear a concert or two. Delhi brims over with music and dance in December.
The Delhi of Humayun's Tomb, walks in Lodhi gardens, strolls down little lanes - trying to choose uncrowded byways like Sundernagar where we can drop in to buy some Darjeeling tea and fresh spices.
The Delhi of winter feasts - deep red gajar (carrot) ka halwa, crisp pakodas, winter greens, fresh fish and shellfish, roasted sweet potatoes and more. Never do the naans and kebabs taste better than in December.
December is also a time of reunions - when old friends travel back home and get in touch. Of meetings and conferences that enable us to reconnect with science related friends. Of sending cards and wishes to all those we know and catching up on their news.
December, for me, also is a time for new year resolutions. This year is no exception. I resolve, this year, to be more like the birds I so love to see and hear. To allow myself to soar when I feel like, to glide on the currents of life as and when I please, and most of all, to allow my music and writing to flow from the depths of my heart.
I have put in a few pictures that I love from this year - none are from Delhi or from December, but each has stories that I hope to share at some moment. I wish all my readers and their families a wonderful year ahead!
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