this year we could grow least color ,white ,brown and purple ,they create magic when smile altogether
Today i am sharing glimpse of our visit to Saidpur village in Islamabad. These were our early days and weather was hot and humid before long rain spell.It was still lockdown .We were wondering about place we wanted to visit one day . My younger son strolled review of other people on google and decided to visit Saidpur village.It was our first time visit there .We waited for time before evening to avoid heat and sun. I have shared link below so you can learn about the place which holds historic value and majestic beauty ,if you are interested . Village was founded in 1530 ad ,more
We arrived there around 5pm ,at very first eye i knew this was beautiful ,serene and worth exploring village though i was sad that as sun was about to set so it will be impossible to explore whole village .specially the hills that surround this village like a loving mother were so compelling ,while wandering below i saw many people ,families particularly coming down from the hills to exiting point despite of lockdown and heat
Some restaurants were open but had restrictions though most were closed ,we had no appetite for food but desire for seeing the beauty of place
during walk we were told by few locals that Clay Train room is available if we are interested ,we had no idea about it so followed one of the informer kid ,he led us to small ancient looking room and asked us to wait ,he fled into the very narrow street ,after few minutes a middle aged lady appeared with friendly smile and unlocked the room , we steeped down as room was in the basement ,according to the owner lady room and all pottery was done by her father in law and her husband who continued to create things to tribute his father ,A Clay train made by his father and many other things were displayed for visitors in the room ,later i found out that there is lot about the village and pottery room specially clay train on youtube
i asked the lady that why didn't they hand over the Clay train to Islamabad national museum so more people can know about the magnificent creation by her family but she could not give any comprehensible answer ,we left by thanking her and giving few hundred rupees as tribute to their contribution to national heritage
we moved towards hindo and sikh temple situated there and well preserved by authorities then but both were closed due to lockdown ,that was such a disappointment
sikh temple ,we could look at it from far only
we could visit only one restaurant that was at the face of the village near entrance point ,it was closed though like other families we found it suitable for taking some pictures
The clay train is fascinating! And your flowers are as beautiful as always!
ReplyDeletewhat a great place to visit. those flowers are so beautiful in the eyes.
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I am glad to hear that the weather is moderating for you. The heat that you contend with sounds terrible.
ReplyDeleteSaidpur Village looks to be such an interesting place. That clay train looks very neat.
Have a great day!
the clay train is interesting, I think you are right to suggest a museum. I like looking at your courtyard with the beautiful pink flowers, Baili, it's peaceful and calming. I haven't' seen flowers like yours here in the UK or on my travels either which makes them even more interesting. Yoga outdoors must be very refreshing, I haven't tried yoga (I am not very bendy!)
ReplyDeleteeither i am not very bendy dear Betty
Deletetherefore i call mine "a little bit of yoga" lol
i do only easy steps that help to strengthen my focus :) i love this about yoga tat it is slow but really effective more than regular exercise
Your flowers are filling out so nicely. The Sikh Temple is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteoh such beautiful photos and I always love seeing photos of temples which i don't get to see here. Always enjoy your posts so much. And that "climber" vine/flowers so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and cared for garden you have, Baili. Saidpur is lovely and thank you for sharing these pictures with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and interesting village photos.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers in your yard are lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting seeing the clay train.
You have shared some lovely photographs, thank you.
All the best Jan
The human race is really messing this world up. It's hard to understand how people can destroy the place they live.
ReplyDeleteThe clay train is interesting. I'm glad that you have your garden to add joy to your day.
ReplyDeleteYour courtyard is beautiful, Baili, with your pretty flowers and pink vine. I have never seen one like it. Your visit to Saidpur looks lovely with all the beautiful flowers, the temple and the mountains in the background. The clay train shows such amazing craftsmanship. Hopefully, those of us who appreciate and love this world will make up for the disrespect of the ungrateful. Sending you blessings xx Karen
ReplyDeleteJust love your creeper, it's just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAlways lovely to see other places and see what's there.
Take care..photos that your son took are lovely.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and plants. I just love the clay train, wonderful details.
Our weather is cooling off now too, less humidity. It is nice to be outside walking around. Lovely photos! Take care, enjoy your day!
Wonderful post. So many interesting things to see. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI miss my mother so much too, Baili. I was so blessed to have had her in my life.
ReplyDeleteSaid our looks like a lovely village, a great place to stroll around taking in the atmosphere. The clay train is special. Such a great job done to make it.
Children here are back in school full time now. I hope you son gets to full time soon.
Beautiful! Lovely pink flowers. Pink flowers are my favorites. I like all flowers but pink ones are really a favorite color. Thanks for the lovely photos. I find a bit hard to blog now a days so I have not been posting but perhaps someday I will be back. Take care and may God bless you also.
ReplyDeleteWow, 40 degrees and 30 is a relief, what a heat😊 I love what you said about mothers, as you know I am a mother and me son 2nd birthday is coming up, so these words really brought tears to my eyes,so beautiful and true! I love these flowers and all your photos, I also enjoy yoga, it calms me down. Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteWhile your temperatures have been cooling down, Baili, ours were warmer and more like summer than fall. We were back to wearing shorts and short sleeves the past week instead of jeans and long sleeves. There are still some blooms around, but fall colors on the trees are just beginning in our area, although there is more color in colder areas. Your flowers are lovely and it must be wonderful to enjoy them while you do your yoga (I would be slow as well and not bendable at all). Thanks for showing the temples and it was a pity that they were closed for a visit inside. But that clay train was truly amazing to have been able to see.
ReplyDeleteHow can artisans make those objects with such detail???
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Uma reportagem fotográfica lindÃssima. Gostei muito das flores. Gostei da analogia que fez do calor do sol com o colo da mãe...
ReplyDeleteUma boa semana com muita saúde.
Um beijo.
adoro flore sao muito bonitas assim como as outras fotos bjs
ReplyDeleteFiquei fascinado com a beleza das flores que apresenta nas fotos. Estou certo que algumas dessas trepadeiras não existem na flora portuguesa.
ReplyDeleteAbraço.
Juvenal Nunes
Your flowers are beautiful and the clay train is fascinating.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to read about your restaurant experiences. Ours are currently open but due to there being less table due to distancing guidelines it is often difficult to get in unless you have booked in advance.
Booking in advance is also required for many (but not all) visitor attractions.
I always enjoy your garden which you are so kind to share with us, Baili. Saidpur village is beautiful. And how cool it is that you saw the clay train room, thanks to the locals. I would find such a place fascinating. Take care, my friend!
ReplyDeleteA part of me is still a daughter who misses her mother too, Baili. They are always with us, and we remember them with fondness and all they did for us. What a pleasant time you had in the village. I would have loved to seen that clay train room, as my grandfather worked on the railroad. Thank you for always sending lovely and sweet thoughts of blessings at the end of your posts for your dear readers, Baili. I appreciate that so much.
ReplyDelete~Sheri