Hey    Lovely  Souls!
Last   Sunday   we   could   not   resist  the   gorgeous   grey  weather   and   went   to  visit  the   River  bank   park  Sukkur  almost   26  km  drive   from our  small   city   Khairpur.
 We  had  no  plans  for  shopping  as  in  our  recent  visit  to  Karachi  we   did  LOT   to  have  all necessary  stuff   including  clothes  ,shoes  ,crockery  etc.
So  we   spent   most  of  the  time   sitting  by  the  river  ,enjoying  cool  breeze ,calmness   of   surroundings   and  watching   few   families  wandering  .
Unlike   northern    areas  Water   of  Indus  River     is  not  Crystal   clear   here   though    but  still  it  has  it's  own  Appeal   as  water    which   absorb   all   the  anxiety   and   filled     mind   with  absolute   peace   and   sense   of  fulfillment  :)
most of local visitors come here in evening so we enjoyed the serenity and less crowded visit this time , due to recent snowfall and rains river looked like one with "happy calm belly" :)
My kids were not much light minded at the moment as their final exams are close (in April)
You can see the iron bridge which is used for train and other traffic ,it was built in 18th century during British rule
A kind young man was feeding Siberian birds so when they return to their land in winters can bring beautiful memories along :)
Kids insisted for pizza but hubby is not satisfied with quality so we had lunch in same hotel where we often go
white cosmos is so well comed to my front yard
i again don't know the name of this flower ,it's plant is tall almost 4 feet ,huge leaves and flowers grow at the stem instead of branch
My eldest son shared these interesting pics from his visit to some kind of festival in which mostly people have worn the horny caps ,i tried but could not search the name of festival or it's origin
Such events cheer me up when so many hearts feel happy and enjoy the "togetherness" :)
I believe such harmony of innocent souls makes God Happy either !!!
His first selfie since he left, he is also so busy with his exams
Took this quick shot while ago but sharp sunlight blurred the capture :(
Hope you will take great care of your self and keep picking up the blooms of peace and joy from the garden of life :)
Stay BLESSED my precious friends!
Hugs!!!




















 
I love visiting parks and I also love attending festival - like celebrations. Thus your post covers some interesting and fun seeming topics for me. I wonder what that festival that your son visited was. Local traditions from all over the world can be so interesting.
ReplyDeleteSo true dear Brain
DeleteI am sorry that could not come with the definition of festival :(
Yes variety of cultures and traditions throughout the world create vividly a vibrant and colourful environment over all
Kids always want pizza! It's the perfect food, LOL
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this relaxing family outing, good to know your eldest son is doing well.
ReplyDeletei enjoy the times you take us with you and your family, Baili.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Marie, Debra and Christine!
DeleteWhat a lovely post! Good luck to your sons on their exams! I'm not sure, but your mystery flower may be a hollyhock. Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Candy for sharing the name of flower
DeleteThank you for sharing your lovely memories of this day, Baili. I also love moody, gray skies!
ReplyDeleteLooks as if your oldest son was enjoying a Danish / Viking-type festival. It is comforting to know your family is happy and well :)
Thank you dear Chris
DeleteThank you for sharing name of the festival as I could not Google it accurately
I understand about the soothing effect of water flowing by. I can sit by the Missouri River for hours and just watch as the water moves downstream to join the Mississippi River. It is a good place to meditate.
ReplyDeleteTrue dear Emma, one can feel the healing power of water so far
DeleteA beautiful day spent with loved ones in this pretty place, Baili. Those are the best times......Love seeing the countryside and the bridges. Sweet photos of the family, too. The festival looks like a happy time. Sending blessings for your week. xo Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Karen :)
DeleteYou are so right FAMILY TIMES ARE BEST MEMORIES !
It was nice that your family went on another trip, Baili, and good for your husband on bypassing the pizza for dinner at your hotel - a much wiser idea. I hope that all goes well for your sons with their exams. I was almost thinking that the mystery flower resembled a poppy.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Kathy for best wishes:)
DeleteI just Googled and found the name of flower you mentioned absolutely correct, Thank you !
I can imagine the peace and serenity you felt while beside the beautiful river, baili. The sound of running water is very soothing. And there is usually bird life of some kind near a river; it is always interesting to see whatever is around. It's one reason I love to walk beside the river in our town, too.
ReplyDeleteYour sons do look serious. I wish them well on their exams. And thank you for more beautiful flowers! I'll be glad to see ours start to grow, in about two more months' time. In the meantime, I'll enjoy yours :)
All these pictures bring me very good memories.
ReplyDeleteSuch stunning pictures of your beautiful country, dearest Baili...and I love the photos of the festival your son attended. Wow, those hats look fabulous! I would like one of those...it would allow me to indulge in my hobby of dressing up, which I have had since I was a child! Lol
ReplyDeleteThose flowers are so pretty too...such a lovely post!😊😊
Please wish your son the very best of luck from me...I am certain he will do really well in his exams!
Lots of love and hugs ❤❤❤
My precious friend Ygraine you are ABSOLUTE JOY TO HEAR FROM :)
DeleteThank you sooo much for best wishes. They are Most of the time busy I preparations as exams are in beginning of April!
Haha your childhood passion for for dressing made me smile :)
I found horny hats interesting and wanted to know about the origin of this festival but how bad that Google did not help me :(
I feel for each of your sons, Baili, facing exams. I am thankful that exams are behind me in this life! I am sure each will do his best because you and your husband have raised them with good values and habits. Thanks for sharing photos of the Indus River. It has always seemed exotic to me, a storied river right up there with the Nile, the Amazon, and the Tigris and Euphrates. The horny hats in your son's photo look like Viking hats to me. Perhaps the festival was celebrating Viking heritage. Your flowers are lovely. The photo of you is beautiful! Sending another big hug your way!
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Louise!
DeleteI am not surprised with your knowledge about rivers as I know your love for maps :)
HOW wonderful that you also know about the festival :)))
Your kind words always uplift my soul my sweet friend!
The lovely pink flowers you have pictured that grow tall are Hollyhock I believe, they are a popular English country garden choice. They also come in light pinks, marshmallowy and white.
ReplyDeleteFestivals are always fun. Nice to see that your son is doing well and I wish him good luck in his exams.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see your photographs, it's good to spend time with family.
ReplyDeleteI liked the photograph of you … very nice.
The festival looks a fun and popular event that your eldest son went to.
All the best Jan
That picture of you is so beautiful! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSuch nice pictures that you shared with us here, Baili. It looks like you had a fun time with your family. I love the picture of you. You look so lovely and happy.
ReplyDeleteI love this photo journey of your life. Lovely picture of you too :-)
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