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The Mandore Gardens near Jodhpur – a charming collection of royal memorials
Located around 9 km from Jodhpur, the Mandore Gardens is a beautiful park where the architectural intricacies of the ancient cenotaphs create a mind-blowing visual feast. Pair it with the bright tropical flowers, and you’ll get the idea of why it’s been one of my favourite places to visit since I started exploring Rajasthan. If you’re hesitant about visiting the Madore Gardens because of its distant location, rest assured … Read the rest
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The greens and fountains of Saheliyon-ki-Bari – the Garden of Maidens in Udaipur
The most cherished memory of the Ukrainian period of my life is looking after the flowering plants in my parents’ garden (remember my roses? :)) That’s why, no matter how strapped for time I may be, I always try to include parks and gardens into my list of things to see in a new city. When visiting Udaipur, I couldn’t miss Saheliyon-ki-Bari, often acclaimed as one of the most … Read the rest
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Roses from my garden in Ukraine
Last week I wrote a post on Roses in India, and it seems lots of people found it quite pleasant and enjoyable, so I’ve got inspired for a similar post on Ukrainian roses. It will be completely visual, without words. The beauty of these flowers is a tribute to my late grandparents’ hard work and care. Enjoy! Related posts: Photo of the week 8 – Bauhinia purpurea Flowers of … Read the rest
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There was an old woman who lived in a shoe – the giant Mumbai Shoe in Hanging Gardens
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do; She gave them some broth without any bread; Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed. I discovered English nursery rhymes when searching for something rhythmical to read to my newborn daughter. I knew a lot of poems and lullabies in Russian and Ukrainian, but nothing in … Read the rest
