Usha's Odyssey

I am writing about my trip to Egypt. We were a group of seven people, two couples , and 3 ladies. Our flight To Egypt we reached there around mid night and went straight to our hotel in early morning. Our Hotel was right in Front of the Pyramids. Our journey in Egypt opened in the shadow of the ancient world, as we spent our first two days near the great Pyramids of Giza. From our hotel, they were not just monuments to visit, but a constant presence—silent, unmoving, watchi

There are several caves all over India. Scattered in many places. But the foremost that comes to my mind are Ajanta & Ellora caves. Popularly these caves are considered to be made in Memory of Gautam Buddha. Another Buddhist cave that is popular and easy to access is Karla Caves. Just across the railway tracks near Karla caves there are a few more small caves. My first visit to the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves was with my father and the whole family. At that time, I did not

When we reached Jaisalmer, we checked into a hotel and rested after the journey. The next morning, we set out to wander through the old city. As we walked through its narrow lanes, we came across the marvellously carved havelis—each one more intricate than the last. The delicate stonework, almost lace-like, seemed impossible to achieve by hand, yet there it was, glowing golden in the desert sunlight. While exploring, we struck up a conversation with a local artisan. He told u

Shekhawati is not just a region—it feels like an open-air gallery. The towns like Mandawa and Nawalgarh are filled with old havelis, their walls painted with stories—mythology, British-era influences, daily life. Even if one doesn’t understand every detail, there is a quiet richness in simply walking those streets. What made our visit truly unique is that it coincided with the Total Solar Eclipse of October 24, 1995. The painted walls of Shekhawati tell stories of the past, b

We were in Singapore for a conference in Cardiology. My husband was invited for a special lecture. My husband had already received a ticket that allowed him lots of freedom. But before that we also had to go to USA to meet our daughter. She was alone at the campus. So he went to Singapore first and from there he flew to USA. I went from Mumbai to USA and we met at the airport. We spent sometime with her and at required date he was back in Singapore. I also returned with him