A three-day weekend for Independence day and sneaking out of the city was on my mind. These are the days I wait for when the list of the year’s holidays is published. However, this time, friends were not too keen and VT and I could not make up our minds.
The result? A long weekend at home. Lazing, reading and then there were the Olympics for our company.
This morning, I woke up early and headed for my usual walk. There was no pressure of running to work so it was calmer than I had thought. Add to it, the Independence Day turned it into a colorful one.
So, this morning turned into a photo walk. I sang the national anthem with the senior citizens’ group and giggled as I tried to get the boys together for a quick picture. This was the best thing I did over the past three days.
Tagging this post to Mundane Monday #72, MicroblogMondays and Monday Musings.
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Loved your post. Happy Independence Day to you !!!
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Thank you, Vasantha!
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Sometimes unplanned works best as is evident through the pics you shared. Happy Independence Day!
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Yes, it does. Thanks, Sunaina.
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Happy Independence day! You’ve got some colourful and vibrant photos there. I’m reminded of the lovely I-day celebs in school. This time getting three days in a row free, everyone from college has rushed to their respective homes. Having some quality family time. 🙂
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Ah! A bliss, isn’t it? Thank you for the wishes.
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So glad that you had a wonderful day today, Parul. It’s heartwarming to see these pictures. Such a nice feeling! 🙂 Happy Independence Day.
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It was a very warm feeling. Thank you, Shalini! Hope you both had a good one too 🙂
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Happy Independence day to you Parul!
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Thank you, Preethi. Wish you the same.
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Lovely pictures to capture the essence of such a meaningful day, Parul. I love the mix of old and young in your photographs. March on India towards truth and light.
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Thank you, Corinne. Very few middle aged like me ones were around 😉
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Wicked awesome! Love the pictures, Parul, and so happy you had such a relaxing weekend! Happy Independence Day!
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ha ha! wicked awesome 🙂 You are too cute, Traci 🙂 Thank you!
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Happy Independence Day! Love the “picture walk.” What a wonderful way to spend the holiday!
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Thanks, Jess. Very impromptu but turned out great.
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Great photos and your weekend sounds nice and relaxing.
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Yes, it was. Thanks Cyn.
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Wow! Lovely pictures. And I like the ‘feel’ of your colony. Very pleasant. You really had a ‘happening’ morning walk 🙂
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Ha ha totally! Thanks, Sampada.
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Awesome. I sang today along with Indians expats and will soon make a Photo Feature on blog. Btw, is the first photo your society? It looks beautiful and peaceful. Love the pictures.
Happy Independence Day.
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Thanks Vishal. I do not live in a society. Bangalore’s layout is a bit different. This is such an area and we are divided into mains and crossses. I walking between a couple of mains so many different things popped up 🙂 you should visit Bangalore.
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Lovely captures, brings out the essence of the day! 🙂
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Thank you, Shail.
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Lovely pictures, it must be a joyous feeling, watching children waving the tricolor!!
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Totally. I followed them and then asked for a picture. How lovely they obliged with such enthusiasm.
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Happy Independence Day! This looks lovely, I love the community & togetherness. (And singing!)
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Thank you. Yes, I was walking and they unfurled the flag and started singing the national anthem so I stood there as a mark of respect and sang along. 🙂
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How beautiful! And what a lovely way to spend a walk.
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Thanks, Cristy.
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Happy birthday, India! Love seeing these happy pictures. Looks like a wonderful community.
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Thanks Lori!
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Fun! And great pictures. Happy Independence Day.
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Thanks Mel!
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Lovely pictures capturing all those candid moments… great way to spend the independence day 🙂
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Thanks, Raji 🙂
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That was a good Independence Day walk, Parul! You caught some nice shots there.
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Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. Happy Independence Day!
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How lovely! Loved those shots. I captured a few as well on my phone. Especially loved the tricolour fluttering on vehicles and most buildings.
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A perfect way to celebrate. Spreading smiles and smiling yourself 🙂 Lovely & lively pictures Parul
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That sounds like a really good day! Happy (belated) Independence Day!
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Such beautiful and colourful pictures Parul! And sometimes spending the days doing nothing and lazying around works wonders to our soul, doesn’t it?
Cheers
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The first picture is quite good. It is very interesting. Well timed capture.
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Thank you 🙂
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