I have always wondered, what is it about a place that charms people towards it, flooring them. Is it the landscape? The infrastructure and development? Career opportunities? Malls and market places? Or the masses? For me it has always been the light moments, fun and freedom I share with my companions wherever I go or live.
Well...thinking of nice places, what better place to start with than home? And that brings us to Delhi!
I love Delhi. Truly Do. Having spent all my life here, I've come to adore and cherish this city. This might come as a shocker to those who associate the capital with rising instances of rapes and murders.
The reports on such incidents keep flooding the newspapers each day, but that is simply not enough to put down the fighting spirit of the people. The people just move on with resilience, springing with new hope.
Well...thinking of nice places, what better place to start with than home? And that brings us to Delhi!
I love Delhi. Truly Do. Having spent all my life here, I've come to adore and cherish this city. This might come as a shocker to those who associate the capital with rising instances of rapes and murders.
The reports on such incidents keep flooding the newspapers each day, but that is simply not enough to put down the fighting spirit of the people. The people just move on with resilience, springing with new hope.
Going down the memory lane, I am left with a brimming collection of memories as a child in this huge city. The dusted up DTC buses, the killer blue lines, old styled cycle rickshaws , black and yellow autos...the list just goes on.
India gate was the ultimate picnic destination. Lunch on its lawns on lazy winter noons followed by Frisbee in the children's park.
Both sides of the road leading up to the monument lined up with balloons of every imaginable color and shape floating dreamily in the slight breeze, was a visual treat. Not to forget the monkeys performing their shows, the bioscopes and the fluffy cotton candy.
That reminds me of Appu Ghar, the best amusement park ever in Delhi. Miss it so much. School outings would usually be planned for this place.
I regret never getting onto Splash though, the ride with the steep rise and fall, ending with water splashed onto the people.
The last few years have been more special, what with college and lovely friends. It is funny how, when in the company of loved ones, the city seems to bloom and sprout up its beautiful wings. I have seldom had a dull moment. It feels as if the same places hold a different sort of attraction when hanging out with friends, making me treasure those memories forever. And making me fall for my beloved Dilli again!
India gate was the ultimate picnic destination. Lunch on its lawns on lazy winter noons followed by Frisbee in the children's park.
Both sides of the road leading up to the monument lined up with balloons of every imaginable color and shape floating dreamily in the slight breeze, was a visual treat. Not to forget the monkeys performing their shows, the bioscopes and the fluffy cotton candy.
That reminds me of Appu Ghar, the best amusement park ever in Delhi. Miss it so much. School outings would usually be planned for this place.
I regret never getting onto Splash though, the ride with the steep rise and fall, ending with water splashed onto the people.
The last few years have been more special, what with college and lovely friends. It is funny how, when in the company of loved ones, the city seems to bloom and sprout up its beautiful wings. I have seldom had a dull moment. It feels as if the same places hold a different sort of attraction when hanging out with friends, making me treasure those memories forever. And making me fall for my beloved Dilli again!
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