Memories from the land I call home
Through this blog, I want to take you to yet another beautiful location in Attapady. Today, Ruth’s friends (Dr. Febin and Liz Maria) had come over, and she wanted to take them somewhere special. Initially, we thought of visiting our plantation, but plans quickly changed. Ruth suggested a place, while my brother mentioned Maranatti Falls.... Continue Reading →
Back in my boarding school days, evenings after class were the happiest moments we all looked forward to. Not just for the evening snacks, but also for the laughter, chit chat, and fun we shared. We were always super hungry after school, and there was one little joy that made those evenings extra special. It... Continue Reading →
Growing up in Coimbatore, the words school trip meant only one thing, a journey to Ooty. Nestled in the Nilgiris, Ooty has always been the most cherished weekend getaway for people in and around Coimbatore. I loved those trips, but my body did not. The winding mountain roads brought on motion sickness, and the sudden... Continue Reading →
I stayed in boarding school since I was a child. Being away from home for so many years was not always easy. While the days were filled with classes, chatter, and routine, the nights often brought a quiet ache. There were many nights when I missed my parents deeply. But whenever I looked up at... Continue Reading →
It was October 26, 1990, a date that remains etched in my family's memory. I was not there when it happened. I was staying at my uncle's house in Coimbatore and going to school from there. Everything I know about that night is through the words of my mother and father, pieced together like a... Continue Reading →
Home between the hills 