The balmy and insular airBeguiles the truthful sailorTo put ashore and linger there,As all have done who sail there. -Sir John Betjeman ‘Serenade to Bermuda’ Bermuda, the tiny island cluster in North Atlantic is deemed veritable paradise by many. ‘If you want to go to Heaven, you can: I ‘d rather stay in Bermuda’, the irrepressible MarkContinue reading “Rum Swizzle- Bermuda’s Abiding Passion: Part I”
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Exploring Bermuda’s Enduring Allure: Part III
Echoes of Myth, Lore, and Literature ‘A thing of beauty’ may be a joy for ever, but most beautiful things, whether corporal or natural, are shrouded in a certain mystique, a mystery and intrigue that fascinates but also frightens, attracts but also intimidates. Bermuda is no exception. Bermuda is an enchanting siren – sultry, sensuousContinue reading “Exploring Bermuda’s Enduring Allure: Part III”
Exploring Bermuda’s Enduring Allure: Part II
Bermuda lies in ocean’s embrace, Where skies of blue and waters lace. With whispered winds and gentle tides, In Bermuda’s beauty, the soul abides. Thus wrote Emily Dickinson, the famous American poet. Bermuda’s beauty is well recognised and well appreciated. But what is not commonly known is that this beauty is as much crafted byContinue reading “Exploring Bermuda’s Enduring Allure: Part II”
Exploring Bermuda’s Enigmatic Allure: Part I
“Bermuda is not just an island. It’s a state of mind.” “Bermuda is a beautiful place to be, and a tragic place to be.” – said Henry Rollins. It may as well be true, but it does not take away from it the eternal allure that it commands and deserves. Shaped like a fishhook, withContinue reading “Exploring Bermuda’s Enigmatic Allure: Part I”
The Magical Mulberry-Part II
The succulent sweet fruits of Mulberry That this wonderful tree has played a seminal role in providing to the civilized world, one of the finest products of nature representing both luxury and beauty; and remains an abiding tribute to both the enterprise and refinement of human race, does not take away from it the privilegeContinue reading “The Magical Mulberry-Part II”
The Magical Mulberry-Part I
O, the mulberry-tree is of trees the queen!Bare long after the rest are green.But as time steals onwards, while none perceives.Slowly she clothes herself with leaves.” -Dinah Maria This one tree, solitary and aloof, stands majestically in my forecourt. Tall and luxuriant, its bright verdure makes the surrounding trees pale in comparison. A much tallerContinue reading “The Magical Mulberry-Part I”
Charleston-The Jewel of the South- Part IV
A Taste of Southern Cuisine The concept of Southern hospitality often evokes images of warm welcomes, gracious manners, and, of course, mouth-watering food. But is there truly something distinctive about the way Charleston in particular, embraces this tradition? As I delved into the culinary world of this historic city, I discovered that Charleston’s famed hospitalityContinue reading “Charleston-The Jewel of the South- Part IV”
Charleston-The Jewel of the South-Part III
Azaleas, Camellias, and Magnolias Charleston’s legacy remains incomplete without acknowledging its historic plantations. Nestled within the verdant expanses of South Carolina, these estates provide a hauntingly beautiful window into America’s pre-Civil War era. Swathed in azaleas, camellias, and magnolias, these plantations stand as monuments to both the grandeur and the strife of a bygone age.Continue reading “Charleston-The Jewel of the South-Part III”
Charleston-The jewel of The South- Part II
Of Slave Trade, Gullah, and Ghosts Charleston’s history is a multi-layered complexity giving it a mystique of its own. Seen retrospectively and with the advantage of hindsight, some of these aspects are decidedly sordid and disturbing. The unconscionable use of slaves in the plantations whose labour made the aristocratic families notoriously rich is one suchContinue reading “Charleston-The jewel of The South- Part II”
Charleston: The Jewel of the South
Charleston, arguably the jewel of the South, claims a historic and cultural richness that rivals that of Boston, New York, or even Philadelphia in the North. While on record, it stands shoulder to shoulder in historical stature with these other towns, it perhaps scores over them in offering a synthesis that is both unique andContinue reading “Charleston: The Jewel of the South”
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