It is where I fell in love with the night sky. It is where I began talking with trees. It is where I learnt that walking is the best way to know another person.
Through my childhood years in Shillong, I have struggled to fit in. I suppose it is the age where we are looking for a sense of belonging. And as the years have passed, I have grown to realise that I have a strong foundation because of my hometown. Now, I crave to do all those things that I have done for the first 18 years of my life. Live uncomplicated and be outdoors.
If I were to write my memories from Shillong, I’m afraid even years will be too short a time! But this year, I will take a walk back home; not as an inhabitant but as a traveller to explore all those places in my backyard where I haven’t been to yet. Because we must always look back and express gratitude.
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All images and text © Amrita Das.
Amrita Das
I have been a travel and culture independent journalist. My bylines have appeared in many publications worldwide including National Geographic Traveller India, Lonely Planet Magazine India, The Indian Express and World Travel Magazine. A fellow of Media Ambassadors India-Germany 2019 program by Robert Bosch Stiftung and Centre for Media Competence, University of Tübingen. Currently, I am the photo editor for RoundGlass Sustain, a wildlife and conservation e-publication. I live in India.
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Hi Amrita. A very nice initiative for to go and explore tye place you grew up as a child. I noticed that you want to visit places, you have never been to before. So should you need any help in planning your sojourn, do feel free to revert back. I will be willing to give you a few pointers.
All the best
Thank you for stopping by. Currently, I’m planning it through and will keep in touch. :)
I have another friend fro Shilling who echoes your feelings. I only wish I could have visited this enchanting city by now. But hopefully soon…
Thanks Param. It’s never too late and the sun is always shining ;) Go soon!
you had me at the 1st line “I began talking with trees. It is where I learnt that walking is the best way to know another person.” I sink happily in a serene zone of happiness when I read about your travel adventures. May you get to travel often and get good rest so that you can put down your beautiful thoughts for all lazy-bums like me to read.
Thank you for writing this.
So glad you stopped by my blog. Not every place evokes this feeling, so i hope to travel to these places often. More poetic words coming your way :)
Brilliant post and wonderful photographs Amrita!
Took the liberty to make your blog as one of the future post @ Shillong Advisor. Your blog will be shared with followers of Shillong Advisor on 5th February 2015 (6:00pm)
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Thank you for stopping by! So excited to hear from back home! :D Please go ahead and share the post. If possible, I’d appreciate a link back to my Facebook Take care :)