... immediately outside. I’m not used to these places, and walked to the centre to visit another interesting fort. The caretaker, as knowledgeable about history and dates as they usually are, explained the ...
... to a tomb. He calls me and shows me the dates on the plaque signifying this is his parents’ tomb. The water he has poured into the hollow around the plant has made the soil darker, giving a hope of life ...
... let alone the impressive history of the place that dates back to the 6th century. Unfortunately, it lies off the main road and the nearest public transport routes are 11 km off. I asked the hotel manager ...
... dates from after the Italian period.
Watching the visitors, however, is really worth the walk. After their visit to the holy grounds, they are wearily making their way from it. Most are old skinny people, ...
... this can be done on board the Star Ferry, among other options. It leaves from an old pier that dates back to colonial times and the boat itself can’t be any younger. Passengers can board the ferry either ...
I have one picture of Hong Kong in my memory, and it dates back to my childhood. My cousin’s bedroom, where I was living for one summer while her family were on holiday, had a white desk. On one of the ...
... me that the last blast in Kashmir dates to just a fortnight ago in a market.
In the evening I take leave from Gagan after a last visit to the shrine, walking in the opposite direction on the bridge because ...