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Goa Again

The people you are with makes a difference to how well you enjoy the place. In that case Priya defiantly scores higher. 3 years later I still feel nostalgic when I think of the Goa trip we did together.

On this trip I saw a different parts of Goa but I felt a little wasted as we had to spend a lot of time at restaurants or just waiting or thinking. Anyway that water under the bridge.
One place that is a must visit in Goa is Orzan Beach. Tucked being a hill and a hillock is this small and exquisite beach with barely any people. On one one end of this beach is a rock carved with face of Shiva on the stone. The carving is supposed to be a couple of hundreds of years old and done by a Portuguese man.
This beach is frequented by reclusive and by people who enjoy the silence. Just up the beach is are small guest house build of Bamboo and are pretty comfortable and nice to live in with basic comforts.
A walk in the evening on this beach to watch the sunset is an experience that will remain with you for a long time.
(Unfortunately this is one trip I have no pictures of, blame it on stupidity)

Whisper of Evil – Kay Hooper

A Phone call Changed Their life…..

Something evil is stalking the town of Silence. Four victims have fallen to a killer’s savage vengeance. Each of the dead men was a successful and respected member of the community yet each of them had a dark secret that was discovered only after their murder. Were their deaths the ultimate punishment for those secrets? Or something even more sinister?

Nell Gallagher has come home to Silence more than a decade after leaving one dark night with her own painful secrets. Reluctant psychic, she is back home to settle the affirs of her father whom she hated. She teamsup with her old high school flame, Max Tanner to finf the killer.

But past and present tangle in a murderer’s vicious attacks, and to find the answers she needs Nell must call on the psychic skills that drove her away years before. And the killer she seeks is seeking her, watching her every move, preying upon her every vulnerability.

One of Kay Hooper’s best. Keeps you guessing till the end.

PS: I Love You


It was a great weekend..i read PS: I love you by Cecelia Ahern. Set in Ireland, the book is bassed on Holly Kennedy, who loses her husband to Cancer. Before he dies, Gerry writes Holly a series of 10 letters that will guide her, not only through her grief but in rediscovering herself. The messages are Gerry’s way of informing Holly life goes on. The messages include various tasks and treats Gerry has left for Holly. This is his way of letting her know he will always be there for her. In the months that follow, more letters from Gerry are delivered in surprising ways, each sending her on a new adventure and each signing off in the same way: “P.S. I Love You.” With Gerry’s words as her guide, Holly embarks on a journey of rediscovery in a story about marriage, friendship and how a love so strong can turn the finality of death into new beginning for life.

Its a great book. Will definitely move you to tears 🙂

Srisailam

232 Kms from Hyderabad Srisailam is know for its Hydro Electric Dam built on river Krishna, located amidst beautiful natural scenery.

Srisailam is also reputed to be one of the most ancient kshetras in India. The unique feature of this kshetram is the combination of Jyothirlingam and Mahasakthi in one campus, which is very rare and only one of its kind.

Its a great place to go ovea a weekend.

Kay Hooper – Finding Laura


When Laura Sutherland, a commercial artist and self-described loner, buys an antique mirror at the Kilbourne estate sale, it’s the find of a lifetime. But when Peter Kilbourne insists that she sell it back and later turns up dead Laura becomes the prime suspect. Determined to clear her name and uncover Peter’s reason for wanting the mirror back, she will breach the iron gates of the Kilbourne estate. Laura is drawn into the Kilbournes’ world and finds herself immediately attracted to the enigmatic Daniel Kilbourne. There she will find that each family member has something to hide. Laura works her way into the family mansion, where deceit has been passed down like an heirloom and only mirrors do not lie. Which one of them looks in the mirror and sees the reflection of a killer? And which one will choose Laura to be the next to die? Laura learns more about the mysterious mirror. Eventually, she uncovers a secret that threatens her life and that of the man she has loved across time itself.

This book is a wonderful… It really takes you away in to a dream. It a must read if you like Kay Hooper.

My First Trip

My first trip away from Hyderabad and without my parents was to Tirupathi

We stared in Hyderabad on the 8th of December in a train. Me and Chaitu started in Padmavathi Express around 5:30 PM IST. we reached Tirumala around 9:00 AM of the 9th December.

I took a hotel room in Tirupathi in a hotel called ‘Bliss’, it was an good hotel, they were calling me every minute to offer service and to check if i needed something else.

Later in the morning we traveled in a bus to a small village about 70 Kms from Tirumala called ‘Kanipakham’. That place had a nice long story. The picture on the right is that of the temple.

Later that evening we went to another temple near Tirumala called ‘Thriuchanur’, here they worship Goddess ‘Alivli Manga’, She is the wife of Lord Venkateshwara. The picture on the left is that of the Temple.

Had Dinner in Hotel Bliss.

The Next Day

On the 10th of December we started at 5:30 Am and started our walk to Tirupathi, We visited a
few small temples on the hill, we started our trip of 3550 Steps, 7 hills and 9KMs walk. the picture on the right was the photo of Tirupathi from Tirumala before we started walking, that was the destination (It turned out these light were halfway to Tirupathi on the second hill).

The walk was good in the beginning, we stared without breakfast as it was too early to have breakfast. it took us about 5 hrs to walk all the way, and as luck would have it, it was chilly in the morning when we started but not so cold, a hour later we had thick Fog where the visibility was less that 15 Feet and we thought it can’t get any worse then it started raining……………..
I was hungry, cold and drenched, but it was still fun walking. Finally we reached Tirupathi around 11:00 in the morning, we had Awesome Breakfast on the hill and visited few other temples, the picture on the left was clicked around 2:30 in the noon. We went to the main temple around 3:30 in the noon, it was really crowded and people just pushed us. I met this nice couple from vijayawada who helped me get out of the crowd. By the time we came out of the temple it was 5:20 and I missed My Train……………..

It was foggy and the rainy, finally we caught a bus and reached to Tirupathi and there wasn’t a drop of rain or Fog. Finally got a Volvo at 8:30 back to Hyderabad

Reached home finally on 11the December around 8:00 AM. The bus journey was bad but lets not talk about it 🙂

Kay Hooper – Amanda

Amanda Daulton, a beautiful, sell-assured woman has stepped out of the shadows of the past, insisting she’s the missing heiress to a multimillion-dollar fortune. Jesse is convinced that she is his missing grand daughter. But not everyone is convinced.

Soon erupts in a chilling attempt on her life, and Flashes of her nightmares. In search of a reason to find what happened twenty years ago. What drove a woman and her daughter away from their home? The Quest for the truth.

Its one of the best works of Kay Hooper. I have read it more than twice. I am sure you will love it.