Misty Hills

Rains is one of the most magical seasons in the hills. When its hot you long for them, when they come you long for the sun. In my younger days a short spell of rain would mean, sudden emergence of innumerable number of earth worms, snails and slugs on the road. They were everywhere, i was never too fond of them.  The slugs specially, with their sticky line following them. Nowadays, with my girls growing up, i have only sticky memories to share with them. I describe a slug by making dirty faces and draw an earthworm for my younger one. Where have they gone !!! Sad and strange. Till last week it was terribly hot by Shimla standard, a 31 or 32 degree, is too much for us to handle. Today, the heavens have opened their doors and we have much awaited relief. The mist creeps onto us, without a warning and its here to stay. Mist is such an amazing phenomenon, it  so exquisite and delicate. And never fails to surprise. Sometimes you cant see beyond a few meters, and sometimes it decides to settle in the valley and stay there. The drizzle is when it rains for days at a lazy speed and refuses to stop. Umbrellas become a part of your wardrobe and gum boots become a fashion statement. Plants get a new lease of life and the deodars and pine, dont stop smiling.

Shimla at 1600 hours today-

 Shimla at 1615 hours today-

Shimla ta 1630 hours today-

Enjoy !