Mei-avond, a dutch tradition

Meiavondviering (May evening) takes place every year at the end of April in Hasselt, Belgium. Hasselt has been following this tradition from mid-16th century. A large doll, made from birch tree is burnt. This doll represents winter, which means metaphorically ‘burning the winter and welcoming spring’.

Luck – short story

I am very excited as I have to perform dance tomorrow in Bangalore, my dream of being a choreographer is getting closer. I have packed my bag and am waiting for the bus. Its an overnight journey from my hometown. Here comes my bus, I have reserved seat number 24, single window seat. I love travelling…

Safari Park, Liege

Monde Sauvage Safari Park is in Liege, French speaking part of Belgium. The animal park has more than 1000 animals of 273 different species from 5 continents. We reached the destination by car. The tickets were bought through Groupon, as it was on offer, otherwise the tickets cost 22 euro/person and 4 euros for parking….

My husband’s girlfriend, a short story

‘I saw you with her, don’t lie to me, how can you bring her home?’ cried Ritu. ‘Look dear! I don’t have an affair and I did not get anyone home, you just need a reason to shout at me’ said her husband, Rahul. Ritu and Rahul were married for 6 years now.  Ritu was so…

If these walls could talk

East side gallery, Berlin, Germany:  It is 1316 m long section of Berlin wall. The wall gallery consists of 105 paintings by artists from all over the world. Weekly photo challenge: Heritage

Precipice- Anxiety, a short story

Daily prompt- Precipice Seema and her family are going on a short vacation to Grand Canyon. Her husband is packing lunch for the trip. She is dressing up her 4 year old child and has to feed her newborn. She is done with packing and looking forward to a wonderful vacation. A most awaited short trip….