A Jolly Good Life

Imagine standing on top of an extinct volcano. One that had erupted millions of years ago. People say that it is extinct, but who knows when it will erupt again.  Imagine seeing an entire city from the heights of a towering mountain with the graceful ocean at the far fringes of the city. Imagine icy cold wind hitting you on the face, and sending your hair flying in all directions. And above all, imagine breathing fresh, clean air, and the feeling of being on top of the world!  Wouldn’t it be an amazing experience? I definitely thought it was, as I trekked up to the peak of Arthur's Seat. Today I would like to share with you my experiences while trekking up Arthur’s Seat during a trip to the scenic city of Edinburgh.  Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is a city of brooding castles, towering churches and ancient cobbled streets. Arthur's Seat was a refreshing and cheerful change after all these serious sights. There are many, many interesting legends rega...

It was yet another busy day in the city of Aurangabad, home to the awe-inspiring Ajanta & Ellora caves. My parents and I had come to Aurangabad just the previous night for a short vacation. And today we were going to see the first UNESCO world heritage site in India, visited by thousands of people from all over the world - the Ajanta caves. It was a trip which we were all looking forward to for the past month, and we couldn’t wait to get started. We had booked a taxi and a guide and were all set to go. Our guide Mr. Golati was a very nice and knowledgeable person. He explained about the paintings in the caves and the history behind them. He also took extra interest in explaining all the concepts to me. He told me that he would be asking me questions at the end of the trip, so I took out a paper and pencil, ready to jot down everything he was saying. Being a big fan of history, I couldn’t wait for the tour to begin. Travel to Ajanta Our journey started around 6 in the morning...