03 March 2021

Good Morning India. Good Morning Nagpur.

 Good Morning India. Good Morning Nagpur. 

Sunrise.

This year, winter started with a bang. One day suddenly it was 8 degrees C. 
For the last few years, I have noticed that my tolerance for cold has reduced considerably. 
 As usual, I went for the walk. Though wearing warm clothing I was distinctly uncomfortable. After a couple of sneezes on arrival at home was greeted with frosty looks. You see I was TOLD not to go for the walk as it was too cold.
I was directed to go for walk only after 9:30 AM or ant time after that. So for the last few months, I was going for the walk after 9:30 AM.
Then the temperatures started increasing.
After a long long time went for my morning walk before the sunrise 
There is something magical about that half an hour to forty-five minutes window straddling sunrise.
A brisk walk at that time with a slight nip in the air, and to witness the sunrise is an exhilarating experience. 
Try it some time you will love it.   

02 March 2021

This is that time of the year.

This is that time of the year. 
Spring is here.

Tabebuia Rosea

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Earth comes to life. Hibernating animals awaken.  Fresh buds open. Trees get fully loaded with blooms.
Rising temperatures herald the coming of summer. 

Tabebuia Rosea, Basant Rani, Halka Gulabi Tabebuia
Tabiea Rosea, Basan Rani, Halka Gulabi Tabiea.


As long as summer does not establish, I am enjoying the beautiful sight of Tabebuia Rosea.
As per the indiaplants.com website, its name in Hindi is "Basant Rani". In Marathi, it is called Halka Gulabi Tabebuia and also Vasant Rani.
Yet another name is Indian Cherry blossom. Looking at the blooms the name seems quite appropriate.


At places, there is no break in these trees and that sight unbelievably beautiful.
Enjoy nature's bounty as long as it lasts. 
Cheers!