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“One’s too many,
and a hundred’s not enough”
~Billy wilder
I have told you about the purple sofa in my living room (and if you followed the comments you will have learnt of the purple wall in my kitchen). I have shown you what hangs on my walls. You know I am a designer and you have seen one of my creations. I have spoken to you about my day dream and I have bared my soul and shared with you some memories from my childhood.
You know that I am Indian, speak Tulu, have (borderline!!) OCD, love desserts, have never been to the USA, and am a grandmother.
There has been some doubt expressed about the latter though, about the timeline not being right, about the math not adding up! Here is proof 
There is nothing much to add really, except that I am a Crab (or Leo when it suits me!), am the middle sister and love long, multigenerational historical novels and oh yes, Pakistani Sufi music!
But mainly I am just an ordinary person, leading an ordinary life, who came on here because I couldn’t find anyone to share the excitement of my travels with….not without boring the bedazzles out of them.
And stayed….because you, my friends made me believe that I can click a decent picture and tell a decent story
And here I am. Six months, 36,243 views and a 100 posts later!
All I can say is, thanks! Thanks a ton. I hope you will stay with me and lend me support as I journey onward. Wouldn’t be able to continue without you.
And now to the main task at hand: acknowledgement of a veritable harvest of riches…..along with sincere apologies for my undue procrastination.
Much gratitude to:
Amy & The Wanderlust Gene for the Illuminating Blogger award
Confluent kitchen, DanLrene, George Weaver & Robin for the One Lovely Blog/ Pink Tree award
Gingerbread Cafe, Vladimir and Johna & Skinnywench for the Versatile Blogger award
Stephen also for the Versatile Blogger award
Greatpoetry & Skinnywench for the One Lovely Blog award
Greatpoetrymhf for the 7X7 award
Cornelia Lohs & Jaajaabor – for the One Lovely Blogger award
Jordanna East & Skinnywench for the Kreative Blogger award
Ledrakenoir for the Dedicated Follower award
Reba for the Beautiful Blogger Award
Sahbinahvioletflynne & Nicole - For the Very Inspiring Blogger award
Memyselfandela for the Kreative Blogger award
Cornelia Lohs & The Retiring Sort - for the Kreative Blogger award
The Retiring Sort – for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers award
The Wanderlust Gene for the Awesome Blog Content award
Thanks again. Your kindness and generosity is appreciated more than you will ever know.
Congratulations on your posts, your awards, and your lovely blog.
Rather belated, but thank you very much Robin
CONGRATULATION! You are very deserving of all of them. I enjoy your blog and your travel photos and experiences.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Means a lot, thank you Francine
I have been having problems with WordPress since last Wednesday and just now starting to catch up. So don’t think I have been ignoring your posts.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Oh no Francine! I know exactly how it works. I am catching up with comments more than a month old! Take your time
What a lovely collection of awards, Madhu! Congratulations, and I’m so glad that you decided to start blogging your travels and your wonderful photos. Love your blog.
Thank you so much AD
No no no – it’s us who say thanks, seriously…
- visiting your blog always gives guarantee for a great experience…
Oh, Ledrake, couldn’t have asked for more! Thank you ever so much
Ah, are you certain you didn’t borrow these beautiful boys for the photograph? Nobody believes you’re old enough for their grandmother!
I though you’d been at this forever. Your blog is wonderful … as are you. Such talent and such kindness in one gentle package. Thank you for being on the same planet with me.
george
You are so kind and generous George! Thank you for the lovely compliments! No, those beautiful boys aren’t borrowed
I’ve enjoyed visiting with you for these several months…and you are most deserving of all of those awards…congratulations to you and your beautiful blog.
Thank you so much Scott and apologies for the delayed response
You are very welcome, Madhu…and life is much bigger and busier than our blog comments…I understand.
Thanks
so many hits and awards in just six months!
then again,you deserve no less!
congrats,but don’t rest on laurels,keep the posts coming:P!
Thank you for the encouragement Nabadip
Congratulations on all your awards. You have an amazing blog! And no, you can’t possibly be a grandmother! You look to be the mother instead.!
Thank you for the congratulations and the sweet compliment LuAnn
A lovely post and so well deserved – looking forward to reading and seeing more, thank you Madhu.
Thank YOU Suzanne
Wow!!!! Madhu, so impressive! You are doing something very right!
Your blog is outstanding hence all your friends and support. Looking forward to what the future brings!
Have no idea what it is though
Thank you Nicole!
“C” also stands for consistently producing high quality writing and photos. Your standards are high and it shows. Congratulations. May you always have the Urge to Wander.
Oh Lynne, that is so sweet! It is your support that inspires me to continue writing
Thank you so much!
Madhu….,
Congratulations on all these awards and the blog which is sooo gorgeous!!!
But more than that, we just have to meet!! I figure your B’day is one of these days….,mine is today. I looove desserts…..I have never been to the USA although Africa, NZ, Saudi Arabia and many others figure in my passport……I am a mother. Will contact u by email.
But Happy Birthday for whenever it i/was…..continue touching all our lives in the amazing way you do through your blog!
Happy birthday Joanne, have a wonderful day! Mine is on Monday.
Thank you so much for the kind words. Look forward to hearing from you
What a beautiful post, as if you were sitting with us in person and sharing all of this with us! You have surely trumped every single record on the numerous awards in six months, and you deserve them all in triplicate! Thanks for sharing so much with your WordPress family. I adopt you as an “American’ even if you haven’t visited our country! Z
Grateful for the adoption Lisa
Thank YOU for all the kind encouragement. Shall get to the Booker award soon…I promise 
I have two others that are pending as well. One can only juggle so many balls each day! Z
You are telling me!!
Congratulations Madhu! Well deserved awards. You have the most wonderful blog, I love reading and learning of the places you’ve been and so enjoy the photography. I am also so envious of all the travel you get to do; that’s a wonderful thing! As are you!!
I think I shall cry at the end of this…am so overwhelmed by all your kindness! Thank you so much Angeline. I admire your fabulous photos too, very much
Congratulations Madhu!! I had no idea of the purple sofa or the purple kitchen wall, although I can imagine how beautiful they would look. And you must be the youngest grandmother there is! I don’t know if I would ever be able to publish posts about my family history in the way you have done – there are a number of stories to tell but it is almost too close for comfort. Thank you for inspiring us all with your words and photos!
No thank YOU for all the support and encouragement! Means a lot.
My memories post surprised me as much as it did you, James! Was worried my sisters might be upset, but thankfully they weren’t! I think the visit home the week before mother’s day brought it all spilling out
You are far from ordinary Madhu. You’ve shared your extraordinary photos of places you’ve visited – places that many of us only dream of traveling to.
Like you, I am a grandmother, and have lived many lives it seems. That’s reason enough to share what you’ve experienced.
That’s a beautiful photo of you with your grandchildren.
Becoming a grandmother does have its perks
Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement Judy! And sincere apologies for the belated response.
Hoping for a 100 more, and then more! You’re one of my most favourite travel writers (and I’m currently reading William Dalrymple’s The Age of Kali xD ). Thanks a ton for your wonderful travelouges
Wow, you have put me in August company! Flattered and touched felix! Thank YOU for continuing to read
Madhu I am a big fan of your write ups..loved this one..have seen a lot of award posts and this is the best. Ordinary ??? what is that ?
Hey you are one gorgeous Grandma..
big hugs and congrats for all the awards
love ya
And you are a wonderful friend my dear Soma! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. Always a pleasure to see you here
Congrats on all of your achievements with in such a short period of blogging. Your blog deserves all the appreciation for sure. You must have given lots of efforts and time in creating such a beautiful blog. Here’s to next 100 posts!
Thank you Arindam
Congratulations Madhu!!!!!!!!!
Thank you sweet Marina
Congratulations Madhu aunty! You should consider making a coffee table book out of your blog.
Really? Seems like all of you have more faith in my abilities than I do
Thank you so much Deepa, appreciate the compliments 
I have never seen such an amount of wards, Madhu, but you deserve every one of them. Congratulations, and keep up posting, from near or far away places.
Perhaps that is because most people do not procrastinate and pile up their awards Bente
I seem to be perpetually swamped! Thank you so much, your comments are much appreciated.
CENTUM:
“And here I am. Six months, 36,243 views and a 100 posts later!…”
congratulations – and keep on blogging, Madhu!
Thank you – rather belatedly – and I promise to keep on blogging as long as I can Frizz
What a thoughtful post. Congrats on all of the awards. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you so much TBM
Madhu, congratulations on 100 posts and the awards! What beautiful grandchildren you have….
Thank you Kate
I love your blog and how your warm personality comes through in all you do – through your words and your photographs. I always look forward to your posts. Congrats on your success both on the blog and in life.
Thank you so much Susan
Now you need a wall on which to mount all of your very well-deserved awards! Congratulations – I look forward to many more blogs from you.
Thank you Carol. Look forward to seeing you around as well
Cheers to that Paula! And look forward to taking you along on the journey
As they say over here “mabrouk”! Beautiful blog with great pictures and stories. I’m glad it’s being a succes. You deserve it!
Oh thank you! I always appreciate your visit and comments
You are a champion, Madhu! 26 awards and you figured out a way of gracefully answering the questions and sharing the joy. Bravo on 100 wonderful posts, and the creation of a beautiful blog, congratulations on your successes, and best wishes for more happy travels, and blogging.
I have all of you, my dear blogger friends, to thank for these awards
Truly appreciate your generosity and kindness TWLG! Always such a pleasure to read your comments. Thanks again and apologies for the belated response.
Congratulations on your well deserved awards! Keep on blogging!
Thank you Fergie
You posts always leave me with great urge to wander! What a gracious way to accept these awards, congrats, Madhu! Love the picture of you and your grandkids!
Thank you Amy for being so kind and sweet
Just 6 months? I feel like I’ve known you forever! how lovely to see the photo my dear
And I you Gilly! Thank you for all the nice things you say about me…always a pleasure to read them
What a lovely share, Madhu. I’m barely just back from Poland and really shouldn’t be on here already, but it’s blogs like yours that mean that I am. (dodgy grammar? Sorry!)
Happy to have you here, always Jo! And it is blogs like YOURS that make me neglect my comments
Thank you for all your kindness and apologies for the rather late response.
As one of my top blogs out there, i don’t have to reiterate how deserving you are with all that youve received. Sorry if I’m not much of an award giving blog.
I am honoured Rommel…I don’t need awards to know how much I am appreciated! I am not much of an award giver either. Thank you for all the encouragement
awesome Madhu that’s a lot of awards to be proud of !!! More awards & belated birthday wishes to the cuspian (some of my fav people are Cancerian
Thanks Kavi, good to be in the company of your favourite people
Only I choose whether I want to be Cancer or Leo, depending on the circumstances, R calls it opportunistic!
You Forgot to mention that you’re a “Cool”, “Brilliant”, “Interesting” and “Generous” Person… So I’ll do it for you
Sorry I’m so far behind on checking out your posts, July was kind of a crazy month, and I am only now going through my E-mail File Full of Posts from Blogs I file…
It’s pretty Cool… I actually Created “The Dedicated Follower” Award… Cool to see people out there Giving it to People… I may have even given you one at some point… In fact I probably did
Gratz on All of your Awards… And Thanks for Baring your Soul with us
You are definitely Cool Madhu
DJ-
Oh DJ, did I miss out your award? Sincere apologies. You are truly creative! And thank you – rather belatedly – for the kind, generous words and the continued support
Oh, I don’t know, Lol… If you did, that’s ok, You’re Busy enough with this Blog, Lol… I was just sayen it’s Cool to see other People Given out the “Dedicated Follower” Award, cuz I Created it
Keep up the Good Work
DJ-
Thanks for understanding DJ
I am kind of overwhelmed at the moment!
No worries, you get more “Likes” on a Blog than I have ever seen, Lol
Other than the WordPress one of course, Lol
DJ-
And they are all awards so well deserved, my friend – congratulations!
Thank you sweet Anne! Truly appreciate your visits and comments, and so look forward to your wonderful pictures