It’s the monsoons, and the perfect time for a quiet, picturesque retreat at a very familiar place – my parents’ coffee estate where I spent many of my childhood holidays. Rich in flora and fauna, with the River Badra enveloping it on 3 sides, this place is close to Kudremukh National Park, an ecological hotspot.
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| The famous vakil bench – almost every old house has one of these. |
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| A Mangalore-tiled roof with rafters and an antique light bulb. |
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| I love peeking through this chik and enjoying the rain |
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| The river beyond the coffee plants. |
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| Anthuriums |
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| Pretty hedges |
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| I’m not sure if these are China Pinks, but I spend a lot of time admiring them! |
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| Periwinkles in the hedge |
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| Crown of Thorns |
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| More anthurium plants |
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| A rain-drenched rose |
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| Can you spot the Malabar Grey Hornbill on the tree? |
If you missed the post on Rekha’s vacation pics of lovely Rajasthan, click here!
Thanks for your comment, Sharon.
Nice blog! Loved your rain pictures.
Btw, the bird in your picture is a Malabar Grey Hornbill. And it's not migratory but an endemic – it's found only in the Western Ghats and nearby forests.
Wow Beej! Thanks for the input! I shall make the necessary changes. We spent hours looking at it, and the locals hadn't seen it earlier, so that's why I said migratory:)
Sharon
Hi Sharon!!Such a beautiful place!! Imagine waking up to such beauty everyday… lovely…!!
Wow i LUV THIS PLACE…wish i could go here,..;-)
Sharon –
What an incredible
Garden of Eden!
Thanks for sharing this tour —
Judith
Gorgeous place and lucky you! 😉
Must be very rich in birdlife. Near the river ensures a wonderful diversity.
What a lovely home! Loved seeing all the vibrant plants around the home.
Wow, it looks so peaceful, would love to be there one day!
It looks beautiful, Sharon! I'm sure it's gorgeous even when it doesn't rain.
You are one lucky woman!! Love it!!
beautiful place to have a vacation.
look like u have come back all fresh and green :). Holidays are always such a dream, so when someone actually has a good holiday, it gives me a fuzzy feeling too!!
Great snaps taken.. really amazing. Had a great time visiting your blog. I like to appreciate your efforts for sharing great snaps with all.
Thanks for Sharing,
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