I pulled the stole closer to my body to wrap it around my
hunched shoulders, the fabric refused to co-operate and
stretches no further, and am left with no other option but to
blow air into my cupped palms. But the result is only a mild
upward rising chain of smoke as if I am puffing a ciggi. The
cool air even in the month of May caresses my cheeks and
pampers me. Back in Mumbai the artificial cooling system
overworks around the clock to keep me cool. This was a
welcome break. In my school days, Mehta Sir, my geography
sir had taught us that the green hills were the lungs of Planet
Earth. Indeed they are. I could fill my lungs with fresh
unpolluted air and feel it percolate down my system
rejuvenating my worn-out tired body. As I strolled lazily
along the bends , the high green canopy shielded me
from the stingy pale sun rays that were vying for attention
in the otherwise cloudy atmosphere. The melody of the
rustling and swaying leaves interacting with its neighbours
gave me company. The wild flowers perched on
the high hills, blooming in different hues and shapes were a
visual treat to my eyes and the breeze wafted the scent of
the flora , invading my nostrils, detoxified my mind, body
and spirit. The leisurely walk had lubricated every joint in
my body . I turned around to return to the guest-house
when hubby returned from his training programme. He
asked me if I had been to the spa down the hill. I raised my
eyebrows. He winked and complimented me on the glow on
my cheeks.
I nodded. He said that it must have cost me a fortune. I
smiled and said that I had left my purse safe in the guest-
house. The good things in life are not expensive. Thank you
Nature.
FOR : ULTIMATE BLOG CHALLENGE DAY 22
A walk in the hills can do wonders. It is so refreshing and rejuvenating! :)
ReplyDeleteA walk in the hills is close to Nature and hence refreshing. Thank you Shilpa.
DeleteA walk in the hills is close to Nature and hence refreshing. Thank you Shilpa.
DeleteA walk in the hills is close to Nature and hence refreshing. Thank you Shilpa.
DeleteTruly, a walk in the hills is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteyES Bhavya, that's true.
DeleteTrue.. Good things in life are free... but the trouble is that they are not sold in any store...Only the ones who know where to get them can get them
ReplyDeleteThe good things in life can never be bought over the counter but we have to take pains to reach them. Thanks Shiva for reading my post.
Deletehmmmmmm..that feeels soooooo sooooo good. I miss my old trekking days now.. Thanks Kalpana..
ReplyDeleteU have a way of communicating with nature and let her take care of you.. That is special, you know :)
It's the other way round , dear Me. Nature communicates with me as I stay in the midst of the greenery.
DeleteThis post makes me miss home :(
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I loved the way that you have described your feelings in this post. Great one!
Thanks Rainbow Hues for noticing the small details.
DeleteYou almost sent me there Kalpana :)
ReplyDeleteThanks to your lovely words!!
A walk with Nature really rejuvenates a person .
DeleteNothing works magic like a "walk the talk" with nature, you feel so close to yourself, you can actually hear your own thoughts :) The me-time adds a spa-like glow to your face as you rightly pointed out Kalpana:)
ReplyDeleteNature-given glow beats spa ones any day :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right Shail. So in a spa they try to create the ambience that is close to Nature. But there is nothing like bring outdoors.
DeleteYou are right Shail. So in a spa they try to create the ambience that is close to Nature. But there is nothing like bring outdoors.
Deleteyep.. agree with you completely!!
ReplyDeleteA Walk in the hills amidst nature's true glory is the best and very peaceful!
I simply love those rejuvenating walks. They restore the soul!
ReplyDeleteKathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com
Liked your last line.. best things are not expensive... it's so true :)
ReplyDeleteIt will take the world a long long time that the way we have been reacting perhaps these things will be very expensive for us. A walk through the woods is something we all cherish... at least I do a lot!
ReplyDeleteRicha