FUSHIMI INARI SHRINE WITH 10000 STEPS

 

Anoop writes from Japan today the 14thMay2026

He did call me at 5.29 pm. As I was driving to pick up Evana from the Falcon Badminton Academy, I asked Lila to take the call. Somehow the call was disconnected.

Later he posted a message:

"Pappa

Tried calling you 

Today We visited Todaji  Temple and Nara Deerpark where we touched and patted live deers

Subsequently we visited Fushimi Inari Shrine where we climbed 200 steps and the total steps were 10000

Then we visited Kinkako G Temple 

Also visited bamboo forest

Our guide Jimmy was one of the best guides we have ever had 

So helpful so friendly and he took us to a mini shopping street as we had enough time in.Kyoto 

Tomorrow early morning at 8.30 we are going to Hiroshima by Shinkansen Bullet train 

Going to sleep as we are tired from the long journey we had today"

When I saw the message I thought it would be better not to disturb them from sleep. But I posted a reply.

"Happy you had a wonderful day today.

10000 steps. Beats me. 

Clearing 200 is an achievement by itself.

When you called, we were going to pick up Evana. Gudugudu Road.

Lila took the call as I was driving. 

She said she couldn’t hear anything.

Sad I missed your call and voice.

Tomorrow, friday, again we'd go to pick up Evana. 5.30 pm is her winding up time. We leave after 5pm or at 5.15pm

Back by 6pm"

AT FALCON BADMINTON ACADEMY MOKKAT LANE ANAYARA TRIVANDRUM

                                             

                                               AT FALCON BADMINTON ACADEMY

                                           MOKKAT LANE ANAYARA TRIVANDRUM

While taking the Mokkat Lane, that had been purely a residential area, to access the Poonthi Road, we never thought it would ever be transformed.  Later, Flats began coming up there. Then we found a board FALCON BADMINTON ACADEMY on  a branch lane there. 

We were surprised it had been in existence for the past three years. Owned and managed by Ms.Thara, wife of a very senior Central Government official, Falcon Badminton Academy aims for the stars.

We explored it. We were wonderstruck. It was a World Class Facility at our door step at Anayara, that had been craving for development all these years..  They have very good coaches to impart the nuances of the game to the budding talents.

We believe it would soon churn out quite a number of Indian Internationals

We put Evana, our granddaughter, there. She's picking up the game fast. 

As we waited to pick her up after the day's coaching, we went for a few pictures.

They are here:

        


                                                                          

A CASUAL MOMENT AT KUZHIPALLAM

                                          A CASUAL MOMENT AT KUZHIPALLAM

We were strolling around the magnificence that the Kuzhipallam Botanical Garden unveiled.

We immersed ourselves among the plants, flowers and trees that transponded us to a surreal world.

We thought we could relax for a moment.

While we paused and posed in front of the Bonsai tree priced Rs.500000.00, Sreekanth captured us.

It was quite casual.

 

SHADES OF RED FORT IN THE BACKGROUND AT KUZHIPALLAM

 

                             SHADES OF RED FORT IN THE BACKGROUND

                                      KUZHIPALLAM BOTANICAL GARDEN

                                             

                                                         GROUP TOUR
                             

INNOCENT SMILES EVERLASTING SMILES

                                                        INNOCENT SMILES

                                                     EVERLASTING SMILES

                                                 

 

WE CAME WE ENJOYED

 We were at Anantya By The Lake.

We just couldn't believe such a scenery existed very close to Trivandrum.

The Lake, the Lawn and the tapering Western Ghats took us to the the high mountains and valleys we had been to earlier.

Wordsworth's lines resonated.

THREE HAPPY GIRLS AND A YOUNG MAN

        THREE HAPPY GIRLS AND A YOUNG MAN

We were on a tour of scenic spots.

The group vibed well.

The ladies took it as an opportunity to know more about each other. 

We could see they were developing a bond. The youngest held the hand of the eldest when we negotiated difficult terrain. 

They were in a world of their own.  

We caught them together in front of the Bonsai tree.

The young man is the son of one.