Tag: Shillong

  • Day 8: Out of the clouds to Guwahati

    Day 8: Out of the clouds to Guwahati

    “To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark I experienced what Freya Stark said. It is indeed true. I woke up today morning far far away from my home, alone in this strange place called Shillong. It was a pleasant morning here. I […]

  • Day 7: In the rainiest place on earth, Cherrapunji

    Day 7: In the rainiest place on earth, Cherrapunji

    I woke in the morning as the train thundered through what seemed like a never ending bridge. That must have been the mighty river Bramhaputra. Though I had a confirmed birth, I was sleeping on 3/4th of the side upper berth. As I had expected my berth was occupied by others. This time, it was […]