This, That and Some More

Image  Courtesy : Wikipedia Whatever is written here comes from an assimilation of personal experiences, readings, viewings, conversations and discussions and I don't claim to have any knowledge of my own and I am not factually correct. It is an attempt to write about my experiences which almost edges between dream and reality, so don't believe a word of what I write, go experience for yourself... What does one do on a long weekend? Now that's no dilemma really, because the answers are now quite standard, bingeing online streaming content, revenge retail therapy, meet friends and family or a short break to a resort nearby. From somewhere Kashi / Varanasi / Benares popped up and it was planned and booked, while being knowingly unknowing about the heat, the flocks of people, the temples (I am not religious) and my diet which forbade me to eat anything which tasted good. As the day came closer, the destination was much questioned and debated but finally the cancellation w...

Picture Courtesy - TripAdvisor   I have a Varanasi hangover and it refuses to leave me - I have recently returned from an amazing trip to Varanasi - an ancient, complex and unique city with so much of vibrant energy and positivity. while this city has a lot of temples which are on most travelers "to do" lists, the city is equally known  for its vast selection of street food. Every nook, corner and alleyway has food outlets tucked into a tiny niche, effortlessly dishing out their creations. Varanasi has many flavors, in mornings there is kachori-sabzi-jalebi - the holy grail of all breakfasts, chai and butter toast, choti kachori and you could have a few more variations around the same. These are primarily sold in the mornings after which the shops shut for a snooze and preparations for the evening menus. Most of these shops reopen in the evenings where they sell samosas, tikkis, bread pakaoras, bhajias and of course there are more shops specializing in various kinds of chaats...