Sharing the Footprints of my Life ...Through the Eyes of the Flying Tiger

Ever since I was young, I have always enjoyed traveling no matter how near or how far. I am privileged to have had a job that could bring me places. The things that you would like to see before you die - Well for me it has always been to visit the 7 natural wonders of the World. I have circled the Taj Mahal and saw it lit up by the glow of the moon, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Grand Colloseum where mighty warriors once stood in Italy. There is still so much to see yet life is too short and time is always catching up on us. I usually travel alone, but having done that I as much as I can I share these experiences with people I hold close to in my heart. And, when they share the same excitement and awe that I do, I get the feeling of satisfaction. I stayed for many years in the developed city of Sydney right to the most remote places of Australia. What I gained is something that no book or television documentary can potray, I learnt that we can appreciate the value friendship whereever we go. When I was transfered to India, it was an absolute shock for me I must be honest. But it taught me and showed me how lucky and previleged we are to have the luxuries and comfort of life, when there are people in India who are so poor they dont even know where they were stay in the days to come...yet the always have a smile in their faces and thankful for even a cup of water that they have. My adventures have not only taught me new insights on things, but it has graced me with more tolerance, respect and empathy. As I travelled more, I realised that we do not need, souvenirs to remind us of the places we visit. We just have to have an open heart and keep those memories deep inside. Leave nothing but footprints, bring nothing back but memories..... Join me in my footprints of experiences and adventures.

My Footprints in London and Paris

Yes, London and then Paris. I must say this was the best trip I have ever had in many years. Why, because this was one trip where I went with a good family friend, Vicky. We were both overworked and planned a trip that would do good to boost our morale. This was only chance we could become kids again and get excited at the entrance of an amusement park - YES DISNEYLAND PARIS.......


After a 21 hour flight, we finally got in to London, but time was of the essence. That same morning we conquered London. Of course, land there each time, but in any travel the company matters....

At the Trafalgar Square all wrapped up.... The temperature that sunny morning was easily below zero....

The famous Lion at the Trafalgar Square. This time I will just take a shot behind it. Few moths back I tried climbing on top of it, I sprained my thigh. So lets just say, I refused to do it this time as I need to reserve my energy for Paris.



We arrived Paris one week later at La Garde De Nord. My ability to speak french finally pays off as we found it easy to move around and even to order food. First stop was the Louvre. The famous landmark for the movie the Da Vinci Code.

The main Paris Square next to the Louve before reaching the Notre Dame Church.

A must see Landmark when you go to Paris. The Eiffel Tower. Lets say...no point going to to close as you cant get the whole view of the tower. Whats in it? 15 Euros just to go up. But its not the cost but the line to get ion takes easily 3 hours. So no thank you. All I needed was the backdrop.

This was the North view of the Larche De Triomphe. (The Triumph Arch)

Another common place to eat...

Yes, Disneyland Paris. I never felt so excited in my life. I just could not wait to get in and when I did there was not a care in the world in me. I was 6 years old again...But then again when am I not!!!

A the main entrance of Walt Disney World Paris. Yessss

The Walt Disney Studios

My favorite cartoon character. Donald Duck. It was so cool to see him in person... wink. London and Paris was a fun trip. Every moment was different but to propose Disenyland Paris again, maybe not so soon...my next target will be Walt Disney World Los Angelas. Watch out here I come.

My Footprints in Vienna Austria

Ahhhh Vienna Austria. The music capital of the world. The architecture, the People, The language and the food seems very similar to Spain, France and Italy, but the only difference was of course the weather. Well below 5 degrees and with only a day and a half to spend my trip was extremely limited but yet still enjoyable

The Famous Vienna Square

Looking for food at one of the corners in Vienna called Little Paris... I could not speak austrian so the safest place for me was to go where they spaek French. Voila

At the entrance of the National Music Theater of Austria.

Vienna was pretty much am on duty trip which gave me only a day to look around but still no regrets coming here. Its a place I would definitely want top return to but not in Winter again!!!

My Footprints in Rome, Milan and Pisa, Italy

Arividerci, finally Rome again for the first time Im stopping here and getting he chance to stroll around the streets and visit a place I have always wanted to go...The Holy City - The Vatican. This was a tiring trip but a trip that gave me insight on a lot of things. My aim has always been to see the 7 wonders of the world... And here lies the mighty Colloseum.

Always looks small in teh pictures but magnificently huge in reality. Visitors are not really allowed to go in, but hey I touched the walls and left my fingermark on it...That counts right?



The moment of truth the foyer of the Vatican City, where the Pope really is. Took 3 hours just to queue at the main entrance, but that was not it. The next queue to get inside the Vatican, (the building shown above and to the Church is another 2 hours. It was pouring mad that day, and the temperature was well below zero. But there was no I would turn back after coming this far. Vatican was a heart warming experience.


Before queing up, I managed to get this Indian couple to help me snap this picture. The Holy Gates of the Vatican Church.

Pisa, at the entrance of the leaning tower of Pisa are the 4 main gates leading to the main building. It was a long walk but worth every while of it. 2 Great Wonders in one country...

The Entrance to the Main Cathedral in Rome. That is a fountain which they use to baptise newly born babies, where the source is believed to originate from Jerusalam.

Before the day ends, still had time to shop...Hey its weird as the shopping hours ar split into 2 session 9am to 2pm, everythign closes between 2pm and 6pm then everything resumes from 6pm to 1030pm... Even Banks!!!!!!

In a friends house where I managed to stay for a few days in Milan.

Finally its was time to go back, with very little souvenirs and a handful of memories and new friends I leave my mark once again in Italy. With a solemn prayer a uttered at the Vatican. I leave with fond memories.