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Campbeltown Loch: I wish you were whisky

Published in December 30th, 2008

Posted by Anshu in Scotland, Music, UK, Travel

Campbeltown Loch is a sea loch in Scotland. As legend goes, this was famous for its whisky distilleries. And when the tax collector came, people hid their casks of whisky in the lake tied by long ropes. These casks were retrieved when the tax man went away. But as expected, some of the casks would […]

Hamish- the Hairy Coo

Published in December 29th, 2008

Posted by Anshu in Scotland, UK, Travel

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Hamish McKye Denovan. Born 8 Feb 1993. Well guys, that’s not the name of another Scottish gentleman- but of a famous Highland Cow. In Scotland, with their adorable accent, this giant yet gentle beast is known as a ‘Hairy Coo’.

Hamish with our fabulous guide Patrick

We met Hamish enroute to Stirling Castle in Killmahog. All tourist […]

Every Cricket Lover’s Pilgrimage: Lord’s

Published in March 11th, 2008

Posted by Anshu in UK, Travel, London

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I have been in London for almost six months now and it would have been sacrilege to have left without visiting the Mecca of cricket- Lord’s. This cricket ground is nestled in St John’s Wood in the heart of London. Lord’s is named after the groundsman Thomas Lord, who was told that the ground would […]

New Year at the banks of the Thames: A damp squib

Published in January 1st, 2008

Posted by Anshu in UK, London

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Everyone kept telling me how lucky I was to be staying in a location which is two minutes from the Westminster Bridge, and how I should not miss the fireworks at the Thames on New Year.
My husband, Subodh, had joined me here in London for New Year’s. I can see part of London Eye from the window […]

Miss Bollywood: Shilpa Shetty captures the hearts of British Asians

Published in December 13th, 2007

Posted by Anshu in UK, London

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When I decided to splurge 30 pounds on tickets for Miss Bollywood- the musical starring Shilpa Shetty - I did it for two reasons. One, of course, being the Hindi film buff that I am, I had to see Shilpa. And two- the show was being held at Royal Albert Hall- a place I have always wanted to […]

Southall: Little India

Published in November 25th, 2007

Posted by Anshu in UK, Travel, London

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I was rather piqued last week on my way to Slough, when I saw a signpost in Southall railway station in Punjabi. What was it about this community of Punjabis that had managed to make such a mark in the heart of London? So off I went this weekend, to see Southall all by myself.
I felt […]

The Tower of London: Take the Beef Eater’s Guided Tour

Published in November 22nd, 2007

Posted by Anshu in UK, Travel, London

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The Tower Bridge
The Tower of London is one tourist spot that most of us do visit while we are there. We decided to take the cruise on the Thames and finally got there. The famous Tower Bridge makes a beautiful backdrop to the Tower. The queues at the ticket counters were horribly long as it was […]

Stratford upon Avon: The Bard’s Birthplace

Published in November 6th, 2007

Posted by Anshu in UK, Travel

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I was in Birmingham last week and here’s an account of how I spent my happening weekend.
On Saturday we drove to Stratford upon Avon which is the birthplace of the Bard of Avon- William Shakespeare. The drive through the countryside was a welcome relief from the noisy traffic of London. The old Victorian homes, the […]