For part 1 click here. I’m with the person whose mind I cannot read. We met in Adelaide. He said he would tell me the truth behind everything. Behind life itself. It’s so funny. My whole life I have been trying to escape from the voices inside people’s heads. I never wanted to know theirContinue reading “The Three Truths – the Man Whose Mind I Cannot Read Part 2”
Category Archives: Australia
The Wife and Her Blind Husband
As the cool wind pulls my hair backward, I stare at this beautiful city — Auckland. Mt. Rangitoto stands majestically in the middle of the Hauraki Gulf. It’s been inactive for years now but it seems to me that it would erupt anytime and cover the sea in ashes. Will and I went yesterday toContinue reading “The Wife and Her Blind Husband”
Nothern Territory Australia Things to Do
Australia is beautiful. I have never seen so many diverse landscapes sprinkled across a single country. Right from the Great Barrier Reef in the west, to the amazing mountainous landscapes in Tasmania; Australia will forever stay in my heart. This particular adventure stood out as I got to see a display of nature’s finest creations. MyContinue reading “Nothern Territory Australia Things to Do”
The Sydney Nightlife Guide
When I first came to the land down under back in 2012, I was more than surprised to see the city of Sydney shutting down by 6pm and not a soul in sight by 8pm. Having been brought up in Mumbai, which is also known as the city that never sleeps, it was so hardContinue reading “The Sydney Nightlife Guide”
Darkness in Waitomo
This is a work of fiction. “You’re done with your painting, Will?” Shelly asks. “Yes, I’m done. Just final touches,” I tell Shelly. “I don’t know how you manage to make such beautiful paintings all the time,” she says. “It’s all thanks to your descriptions,” I say. Shelly laughs and I feel a glow inContinue reading “Darkness in Waitomo”
Drifting into the Great Barrier Reef
The Sea. My earliest memories were of the sea. I was a young boy of ten, frolicking about. I would often stare into the sea wondering where it ended. What lay beyond the abyss? I used to collect shells and make necklaces and give them to my sisters as gifts. They never wore the necklacesContinue reading “Drifting into the Great Barrier Reef”
I’m Not One of the Herd
There are nearly 30 million sheep in New Zealand. Nearly six times as many as human beings. Sheep serve a lot of purposes — the main one being extracting wool. We float around aimlessly all day, feasting on ample amounts of scrumptious grass — at least that’s what you think. We have an identity asContinue reading “I’m Not One of the Herd”
The Loveless Great Ocean Road Trip
As this mini-bus headed towards the Great Ocean Road, the couples around me were being mushy. One couple was feeding each other grapes. Another couple was pinching each other’s cheeks. The third was having a cute argument about something insignificant. Yet another young teenage couple was ferociously making out at the back. I sat betweenContinue reading “The Loveless Great Ocean Road Trip”
Top Five Inexpensive Things to Do in Melbourne City
I love Melbourne, especially its artsy atmosphere. The central city is a pleasant mix of amazingly talented buskers, rustic trams, graffiti-ridden streets, and modern buildings. It’s basically an awesome place for creative, chilled-out folks. Quite contrary to the business-y atmosphere of Sydney. It was a mix of Europe and Australia and that’s why I lovedContinue reading “Top Five Inexpensive Things to Do in Melbourne City”
If I Kidnapped a Little Penguin
Hi! I’m Anishka and I’m 10 years old. I have come with my family to Australia all the way from India. We are visiting Melbourne for a week and the week before we went to Sydney. Australia is big and beautiful. When I get married to Ed Sheeran I will stay here with him nextContinue reading “If I Kidnapped a Little Penguin”
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