Fond memories - II

Mangalooru, a coastal city, and its surrounding areas are known for beaches. All the places from Kaup (pronounced as Kapu) to Malpe are dotted with beaches. So, how can a trip to Mangalooru be complete without a visit to a beach? I happened to visit a lesser known one at Padubidri which luckily happened to be in the backyard :).

................................................Which colour do you want?

And this one was teeming with crabs of all sizes literally dancing their way to the surf like trained ballerinas. Just managed to ‘shoot’ this fellow while he was scuttling back into his hole. Reminded me of a temperamental star avoiding the shutterbugs.

........................................................ Camouflaged?

There’s something about beaches that soothes the wandering mind... and heart. The setting sun, golden sand and the chaotic surf somehow makes things just fall into perspective. And to think that I spent umpteen hours mindlessly ruminating about them…..:)!

.......................................................... Lukka-chuppi

Maybe it’s just the semblance of solitude that it offers....or maybe it’s some clear-headed logic which I perceive.