81. Noodles

That evening I went to the terrace of our building after a long time.

It was pleasant, cool and beautiful. I started walking.

When I approached the corner, I saw this.

Indian Noodles.

They are generally testy.

What about hygiene though? Is there not a better way to sun-dry those? 

79. Avocado

In the market, my colleague was purchasing some fruits.
"What is it?" I asked.
Because she recommended it, I too purchased it.
I was in the new land and needed as much exploration and experimentation.
The first impression was not very good, I must say.

Opened it, rather cut it.

Tested it. It was good. Liked it.

Avocado. I must look more for more of it here!

78. Mountain "C"

In the last week of October, I was traveling from Chimoio to Barue.
By the way, these cities are in Mozambique. 
On the way, to my left I could see an attractive mountain range.

As we moved on, we could have a better view.

My colleague, who is Mozambican,  asked couple of people name of this mountain.
They said, " Mount Chinhajange". However, I could not find any such name on internet.
The closest seems to be Chinanzembe. 
But as someone has said, what is he name?
I will call it Mountain "C".

74. Legal Information

Every time I visit Puducherry, I find it more crowded and more humid.
It is becoming more and more commercial and the peace is disappearing.
However, in the evening, with the breezy wind from the sea waves, it is more beautiful; and even crowded peaceful too.

The Promenade beach road is closed for vehicles from 6.00 in the evening to 7.30 in the morning. Yes, everyday!

This photograph is taken in the afternoon, but evening are crowded. Some people walking (exercise), some just facing the sea, children playing, people eating ... overall relaxed atmosphere.

I see thousands of people here in the evening.

While taking an afternoon walk, I came across this board and was surprised and glad.

Kudos to Puducherry Police for choosing the right spot and taking initiative in making people aware of the legal provisions. It also emphasises Women's Right  to move freely and comfortably.

Hope, all tourist spots have such "Legal Information" boards. 

70. Food 4: Kharwas

I don't know what Kharwas is in English. I do not know whether it is consumed beyond the world that I know of. What I know is: I like it and it is rarely available. 

So the other day when my friend offered it to me, I was glad to have it served couple of times. 

It is made of Colostrum milk, (normal) milk and Jaggery. 

This is Colostrum Milk.

After mixing normal milk (now, don't ask me the details of measurements etc.!) and adding Jaggery cook this in Pressure Cooker. It looks like this:

Tempting, isn't it? 

Cut it into pieces for ease of consumption.

And I had no hesitation in having it;

Actually I lost the count of plates :-) 

68. Birds: 1

The perspective of human beings is different from other species around us. 
For example, who would call a stream, mostly carrying drainage water beautiful? Who would say it is essential? 

But it is very essential for the birds. 
See Intermediate Egrets and Indian Pond Herons together here.

Their peaceful coexistence for the use of limited resources is a lesson to all of us.  

64. NFAI, Pune

The other day I went to  NFAI. 

And I realized that I was visiting after a long time and I had hardly visited the place in the morning.

There were very few people around. So, could walk with leisure.

It was nice to turn around and look at the entrance road.

The NFAI building was simple but beautiful.

I also saw this. This is an effort to sustain heritage – I mean a kind of effort.

It says that Barrister Mukund Jaykar was residing here during 1947 to 1956. 

This residence must be stunning in the good old days.

No wonder, people say that Pune has changed very much – as if the rest of the world has not changed.

But I understand their feelings after this morning walk.