The Roaming Shoes

Bird watching has become a quintessential ritual of our trips over time. Whenever we have the opportunity to spot some feathered friends, we eagerly venture out with our camera and spend hours outdoors looking for them. Basically, in a team of two, I have been the spotter (my keen eyesight being our secret weapon) and Sush has been the one to capture these beauties through his camera lens. What began as a curious hobby has now spread its roots deeper and is gradually turning in to a heartfelt passion. Also, through moments of quiet observation, we’ve come to appreciate the remarkable intelligence and intricate behaviours exhibited by these winged creatures. On our recent trip to  Himachal Pradesh , as the Spring-Summer season embraced the region, we found ourselves amidst a flurry of avian activity. Early mornings and evenings, the air was filled with different bird calls and songs. Exploring the villages and adjacent woods close to both our accommodations, we were able to s...

It was 11:30 PM when the alarm jolted us awake, barely two hours into our sleep. Back home in India, this would normally be our bedtime, but we dragged ourselves from the comfort of our bed to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. It was time to head to Kawah Ijen, a long-time dream destination. With its turquoise blue crater lake, the famed Blue Fire, and the fact that Ijen is still an active volcano, it was everything our curious souls had been longing for. Read on to know more about this epic place and our unforgettable adventure. A Little about Mount Ijen Mount Ijen (pronounced ee-jen), located in East Java, Indonesia, is an active volcano that is part of the  Ijen UNESCO Global Geopark . It is home to  one of the most acidic crater lakes  in the world, with an enchanting turquoise colour. This remarkable site also features the rare and mesmerising  blue fire phenomenon , believed to be one of the only two places on Earth where it can be observed. The bl...