In the (little under) five months since I started blogging, I have been showered with much blog love and kindness! I don’t know if I have earned it or if I deserve any of it, but I do know that it is a gift that I hold dear and feel the need to return.
First off, a huge ‘Thank You’ to all my fellow bloggers and email followers, for taking the time to read, ‘like’ and comment on my posts. I know how much effort that involves and value each and every comment and like. Sincere thanks also, to all my new followers who I have not been able to thank personally. I promise to check out every one of your blogs as soon as I possibly can.
With due apologies for the inordinate delay in acknowledging some of these gifts, many many thanks to:
Sonel, Catbird in Korea, Spiritual World Traveler, Blueberry Journal and SwittersB for the Versatile Blogger awards.
Francine, Meg Travels and Khaula Mazhar for the Sunshine awards
Francine and Meg Travels for the Genuine Blogger award
All things Boys, Namita Lad and Cobbies69 for the Beautiful Blogger awards!
DanLrene for the Reader Appreciation award!
A nomad in the land of nizwa and Darkjade for the Kreative Blogger award,
And last but not least Cobbies69 for the Very Inspiring Award!
And last but not least Arab Writer Chick for the ‘Tell me all about yourself” award!
” I can no other answer make,
but thanks and thanks and ever thanks……”
~ William Shakespeare
Phew! You may now applaud 
That was so sweet of you dear…i’m touched..thanks a lot and congrats on receiving so many awards
Thank YOU Namita
This is a beautiful and informative place to visit, Madhu…I would say that you are deserving. Well done….
Appreciate that Scott!
You’re very welcome.
Congratulations on all the well-deserved kudos! I love reading your posts. It’s like travelling with you on your adventures;o)
Thank you so much Sahbinah
Congrats on the well deserved awards, dear Madhu. May you have many years of happy blogging ahead of you.
Thank you AD
Much deserved praise! You have a wonderful blog. Congratulations!!
Thanks Angeline
CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS! You’re a blogger SUPERSTAR!!! I’m not even surprised you have all these awards! Your stories are inspiring and your photos are amazing, and what’s more is that I can tell you’ve got a beautiful personality! What’s there NOT to love?
That is sweet of you Zoe! Many thanks for the generous comments
Congrats on all of your awards, Madhu and you do deserve much applause for your creative and informative blog entries. I, for one, so enjoy visiting your site. I’ve learned a lot along the way, and have enjoyed each, and every, article that you’ve posted to date. Keep up the terrific work!
Marcy
Appreciate your support and encouragement Marcy. Thank you!
Well deserved awards, ALL!
And as always, thank you very much for sharing the World with us all!
God Love You ♥
Thank you so much! You are too generous and kind
Well deserved, Madhu!
A question, where was the picture in the header taken? Was it Venice?
Cheers!
Nezha
That picture is from our boat ride along the canals of Suzhou, China. Thanks again
Yeah, Shakespeare said it all
. Nice to be here again 
Thanks Paula! Always happy to see you
Gratz Mahdu
DarkJade-
Thank YOU Darkjade
Woohoo, congratulations on your many (very deserved!) awards! Cheers to many more accolades and happy blogging days, my dear
Thank you so much Anne!
CONGRATULATIONS on all your awards. Your blog is so wonderful and informative. I love to come here.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thank you Francine!
congratulations – what a harvest!
Thanks Frizztext. Bountiful….I agree
I can’t believe that you’ve been blogging for such a short time! Yours is one of the most beautiful blogs I know.
Delighted to hear Jo! Will get to your ‘tag’ sometime soon
Oh my! Applause and Cheers to you! Break out the champagne and toast!!
Thanks Rufina
Wow Madhu! For only five months you have truly accomplished a ton with your awesome blog! you should be proud!
Keep up the good work!
Thank you Nicole. So much blog love brings out the best in us I guess
I am certain you deserve it, Madhu—I know you have showered me with likes and terribly sweet and kind comments. I am delighted to see you are receiving all this wonderful attention and so many awards. You go.
Thank you for the kind words Riba. You deserve far more
Congrats you are deserve all these and much much more…
your blog is a lovely place and i just love you
Thank you so much for your sweet, sweet comments Soma
Congrats and love the Shakespeare quote!
Thanks TBM! No one else can craft words quite like the Bard can they?
Congratulations and thank you too!
Thanks, again, Elizabeth
Congratulations, I knew you were a winner from the time I stumbled upon your blog! Wish you many more, keep blogging maestro
Oh, you faltter me Shabnam
Thank you so much!
Congrats and merci.
Merci bien to you BBJ
I’d say you should be proud of all you have achieved in just over five months. Five months! Your posts are always well developed, thoughtfully detailed and beautifully illustrated. And beautiful, really beautiful. Congratulations – the accolates are well deserved.
Thank you so very much. I couldn’t do it without all the support I receive here. And apologies once again for leaving out your award. Shall get to it soon, I promise.
Hey honey, don’t worry. I’m dragging my feet on a slew of them too:)
Hi,
Congrats on all your awards, and a wonderful quote by Shakespeare.
Thank you Mags. One can always depend on Shakespeare for the right words for any occasion!
Congrats! Well deserved awards! Thank you so much for the inspiring posts and beautiful photos, Madhu!
Thank YOU for your support and encouragement Amy!