tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post7152644419314621672..comments2023-11-05T17:30:43.108+05:30Comments on DAYLIGHT AGAIN: INDIA OVERLOAD 1 - THE WRINKLED HANDraufhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-34742126077460110512007-07-09T07:50:00.000+05:302007-07-09T07:50:00.000+05:30Yes Shooting Star, there is a great deal of richne...Yes <B>Shooting Star</B>, there is a great deal of richness in our poverty. Making adjustments is our culture, its in the blood of every Indian. They are willing to give and they are willing to help. i spend a lot of time in the wilderness and villages of south India. Welcome to Daylight again <B>Shooting Star</B>raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-75262622858705259892007-07-08T00:57:00.000+05:302007-07-08T00:57:00.000+05:30i travlled through remote and rural parts of gujar...i travlled through remote and rural parts of gujarat..and i had the same experiences...these village people in all their simpleness are far more richer than we are or we ever will be..i look back on my gujarat trip wiht nostalgia and happiness always...My Unfinished Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585327291812330305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-28406694125641927742007-07-05T09:54:00.000+05:302007-07-05T09:54:00.000+05:30Thank you Mr. Abraham Lincoln i discuss issues her...Thank you Mr. <B>Abraham Lincoln</B> i discuss issues here with supporting pictures, good and bad.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-62205778964169854542007-07-04T16:56:00.000+05:302007-07-04T16:56:00.000+05:30Your photography is incredibly beautiful. I hope y...Your photography is incredibly beautiful. I hope you know that. <BR/><BR/>Abraham Lincoln<BR/><A HREF="http://www.oldmanlincoln.com/" REL="nofollow">the robins</A><BR/><A HREF="http://720pixels.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">the Japanese Beetles</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-43634908145141474482007-06-29T09:28:00.000+05:302007-06-29T09:28:00.000+05:30thank you Anonymous, Hope you carried pleasant mem...thank you Anonymous, Hope you carried pleasant memories from here. India is a land of extremes, a little shift in attitude is required.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-78491315765922890652007-06-29T09:04:00.000+05:302007-06-29T09:04:00.000+05:30incredible blog...I saw this thru a post you made ...incredible blog...I saw this thru a post you made to my friend Cynnies blog at 'Waiting for life to Start'...I was just in India for first time a few months ago for International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh, and we also worked at an orphanage there...was an amazing experience! Thanks for sharing! Namaste, friendAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-35056038158232301812007-06-22T09:32:00.000+05:302007-06-22T09:32:00.000+05:30thank you ~ALL SMILES~, such incidents change our ...thank you <B>~ALL SMILES~</B>, such incidents change our lives.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-18906406315021200152007-06-22T07:12:00.000+05:302007-06-22T07:12:00.000+05:30very well written Rauf!! you have a unique way wit...very well written Rauf!! you have a unique way with words, keep writing..All Smiles!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15490230486080867102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-24662656193378262722007-06-21T07:18:00.000+05:302007-06-21T07:18:00.000+05:30There IS something "seriously OK" with you!:)There IS something "seriously OK" with you!<BR/><BR/>:)Alicia M B Ballard StudioGaleriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330807567104236747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-31635264177799250172007-06-20T06:57:00.000+05:302007-06-20T06:57:00.000+05:30Dearest Angel, Actually this was Ruth's idea, usi...<B>Dearest Angel</B>, <BR/>Actually this was <B>Ruth's</B> idea, using capital letters for animals, names of the trees fruits and flowers.<BR/><BR/>A friend of mine calls his dog Akbar, one of the great Mughal kings of India, who practiced secularism, there was peace and harmony during his time.<BR/><BR/>you know something is seriously wrong with me, i talk to the trees. when i am tired and resting leaning against a tree. i talk to the rocks too. wonder what they have seen through ages, they would have seen many clowns like me.<BR/>When i have a piece of rock in my hand i ask how old are you ?<BR/>We don't seem to pay any respect to the age.<BR/><BR/>lots of love and hugs <B>Angel</B>raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-70116470908104315292007-06-20T06:03:00.000+05:302007-06-20T06:03:00.000+05:30PS: Regarding Bush, I will NOT make any comments, ...PS: Regarding Bush, I will NOT make any comments, for I may end up on a "no fly" list at an airport counter...... after I paid about $85.00 dollars for renewing my passport!<BR/><BR/>Ouch..... it may be too late, they have been listening to phone conversations all along...Alicia M B Ballard StudioGaleriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330807567104236747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-54710327619730965162007-06-20T03:00:00.000+05:302007-06-20T03:00:00.000+05:30Yes!Lets use capitals for Animals - it makes me fe...Yes!<BR/>Lets use capitals for Animals - it makes me feel all fuzzy inside, all over...<BR/><BR/>I had a number of really "special" dogs in my life, but Charlie the American Cocker Spaniel, was my biggest teacher for eight years (he came to me when he was almost four) taught me a whole lot about myself, life and about animals in general.<BR/>We managed to communicate rather well (as he was also multi-lingual) and had the understanding of a two year old child (at least!!!) without a doubt.<BR/>BUT, he had the wisdom and love of an ancient soul.<BR/>I should write a book about life him!<BR/>I was not the only one smitten with him as all that knew me and met him had subsequently separately invited him to come along for visits and parties... Even cooked meals for him!<BR/><BR/>Talk about reincarnation and, also talk about angels coming in all shapes and forms!<BR/>An extraordinary experience.<BR/><BR/>I used to call him SeƱor (Mister) Charlie...<BR/><BR/>I believe that bond, "communication", undestanding is possible between all species.<BR/>We just have not tried - as you say, we feel ourselves superior.<BR/><BR/>A shift in consciousness must occur for society in general to perceive other living (and apparently not living) beings as one.<BR/>We ARE one.<BR/>YES, even the bees and the rocks... I should write about my experience with the rocks, changed MY life.<BR/><BR/>In brief - to answer your question as to Ruth's proposal: absolutely!<BR/><BR/>lol<BR/><BR/>Love and hugs dear RaufieAlicia M B Ballard StudioGaleriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330807567104236747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-50778406810713470632007-06-19T10:48:00.000+05:302007-06-19T10:48:00.000+05:30Long time Darlene, hope you and Mark are fine, i k...Long time <B>Darlene</B>, hope you and Mark are fine, i kept checking for updates on your page.<BR/><BR/>Quite true, i am guilty of judging and assuming all the time. i never learn and keep repeating it. Mind forms an opinion immediately before going deep, for me the first impression has misfired many times. In most cases there is no second time, as a result i would have missed making many more friends. Blogs, emails chats, with people you hardly know is a different world. i am glad i have met some very sweet people.<BR/><BR/>please give my regards to Mark. Hope you both are enjoying life Darlene.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-43207513218483663932007-06-19T10:39:00.000+05:302007-06-19T10:39:00.000+05:30Cuckoo, too many of them in and around silent vall...<B>Cuckoo</B>, too many of them in and around silent valley, very pleasant sounds, its hard to spot them, perhaps i am very slow in spotting them. So nice to hear all the birds chirping when you wake up. i am out without brushing my teeth with my camera looking for birds.<BR/><BR/>i am not sure if i am down to earth, i am arrogant. By the way my next post is going to be a humongous one with lots of pictures. Sorry thats what i am. It will take a while to load. <BR/>But i'll keep your advise in mind and come up with shorter posts as punctuations.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-22138528471570887262007-06-19T10:30:00.000+05:302007-06-19T10:30:00.000+05:30awww So sweet of you FOUR DINNERS, yes we will mee...awww So sweet of you <B>FOUR DINNERS</B>, yes we will meet one day. <BR/><BR/>Our life is all about 'adjusting' We keep adjusting all the time. Power cuts for instance. When the power goes off, we silently wait. waiting patiently also is a way of life here, hardly any protests. But now restlessness is on the rise. We'll meet one day <B>FOUR DINNERS</B> i am hopeful.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-78607999238964020382007-06-19T10:24:00.000+05:302007-06-19T10:24:00.000+05:30Vishesh, i don't know what you mean by literate po...<B>Vishesh</B>, i don't know what you mean by literate post. All my posts are long by the way.<BR/><BR/>No, i am not Pingu bitiya's uncle, wish i was, no i am wrong here, yes i am her uncle, i am proud to know her, such a delight she is.<BR/><BR/>Our culture has nothing to do with religion. i have written about my experiences with rickshaw wallas in the north, they are not aware that they are very civilised or cultured. They treat every one with respect. i had wonderful and pleasant experiences and rides with them.<BR/><BR/>our Chennai auto rickshaw drivers are a different breed altogether.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-41544722835814462012007-06-19T10:17:00.000+05:302007-06-19T10:17:00.000+05:30owee Booey, kya reee ?? i'll take you there next t...owee <B>Booey</B>, kya reee ?? i'll take you there next time you come. No more such jeeps from Mannarkkad though, there are plenty of buses, but i'll take you in such jeeps from Aghali interior, if you want to say hi to some wild elephants, but only for about 12 KMs, we have to trek after that. Lots of tribals there in Attapadi range, i'll post my recent pictures soon.<BR/>ummmmmmmmma deee booey, lots of love and hugsraufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-7964937419231590182007-06-19T05:37:00.000+05:302007-06-19T05:37:00.000+05:30Rauf, this memoir was so beautiful, so touching. I...Rauf, this memoir was so beautiful, so touching. I'm afraid all of us have been guilty of making misguided assumptions about strangers, based on how they're dressed, if they have teeth missing, if they're overweight or underweight, if we don't like their hairstyle... the list goes on. <BR/><BR/>As we say in the U.S., by doing this, we're "judging a book by its cover." But those of us who are fortunate eventually learn that a cover is just that--a cover; and covers can often be entirely different from what's inside the book, or the person.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097905937552636768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-39642705785077556532007-06-19T00:48:00.000+05:302007-06-19T00:48:00.000+05:30'n never stop mate. Freedom rocks!!offensive? neve...'n never stop mate. Freedom rocks!!<BR/><BR/>offensive? never to me. friendship transcends it anyway.<BR/><BR/>You never know. One day we might meet up (you'll probably prefer the bloggy version to the real thing!!) - no matter. a couple of beers with my pal Rauf is an ambition. One day.FOUR DINNERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675014976854343039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-51825279719849128792007-06-18T22:54:00.000+05:302007-06-18T22:54:00.000+05:30I love the way you describe things along with your...I love the way you describe things along with your pictures. So down to earth person you are... Be like this always.<BR/><BR/>P.S.- I am in the middle of two trips, trying to hop into some blogs.Cuckoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593822080382578122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-42508029113395942762007-06-18T19:53:00.000+05:302007-06-18T19:53:00.000+05:30sorry for the late comment,but with school and oth...sorry for the late comment,but with school and other things,i have been keeping a little away from very long posts,at last found time :)<BR/><BR/>first i never knew you were pingu's uncle :) <BR/><BR/><BR/>anyway second this is a very literate post,giving an insight to things,as far as my memory goes :) i have seen this kinda hanging once or twice on my way to thirupathi(not now when i was smaller)....they used to have so much stuff stuffed inside it was amzing,and yes india's are a very cultured society,there is a reson behind everything ,thats why i hate religions' crubing of expressions but slowly i am getting a hang of stuff,i am evolving i guess and i also noticed i am using so many "i"s after as long time :)Visheshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14452040774198026145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-65973179568945784222007-06-18T19:23:00.000+05:302007-06-18T19:23:00.000+05:30Touching story, Poms.. Beautifully told :) Miss In...Touching story, Poms.. Beautifully told :) Miss India even more now.. *hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-14690670164429806772007-06-17T19:57:00.000+05:302007-06-17T19:57:00.000+05:30Hi T&M, How sweet of you !Yes inside we are all th...Hi <B>T&M</B>, How sweet of you !<BR/>Yes inside we are all the same, we have our share of evil creatures here. This world is a wonderful place and it is lot better than what it was a hundred years ago, with love and kindness ever increasing all over the world. Paradise is right here. We have our own worlds, our own paradises.<BR/>Its all up to our attitudes. Environmental awareness is on the rise. these tribals lived according to the laws of nature and we have to learn a lot from them specially the art of survival.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-24680333290458846832007-06-17T19:23:00.000+05:302007-06-17T19:23:00.000+05:30FOUR DINNERS, perhaps i have missed making a lot m...<B>FOUR DINNERS</B>, perhaps i have missed making a lot more friends. i am glad i met you, though not in person. This is what i feel about you. i can open my heart and tell any thing to this man, even if it is offensive. i throw caution to the wind when i write comments on your page. i feel free with you.raufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069291890495563749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18166829.post-2431495635674018442007-06-17T18:36:00.000+05:302007-06-17T18:36:00.000+05:30Hi Rauf,What a touching little story. And there is...Hi Rauf,<BR/><BR/>What a touching little story. And there is so much truth in that isn`t there? Lovely picture. And I think your English is just fine :) This blogging business is really something. Being able to read words and thoughts from people in such far away countries and see that we really are all the same inside...well except for the evil creatures of the world in all places that is. If only everyone could all be friends and care for one another. What a wonderful world this would be.....<BR/><BR/>tea<BR/>xoTeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198693392569881087noreply@blogger.com