An Indian Summer: Country roads, Take me home...

Sunday, September 23

Country roads, Take me home...

..Hmmm...maybe not!

Rather,

Country boats, take me to Srilanka, ..

To the place

I think I can belong

boutique resort!

[John Denver purists - no hard feelings, eh?!]

Almost ancient garden

The 'green' of the pool

Fancy a lemonade in the veranda?

Or, would you rather catch a quick nap?

I can 'feel' walking barefoot on this floor

Srilanka is south of south of India! No wonder, architectural traditions are similar!

Inner pond

Look inside over the pink!

Look outside over the pink!!

And all I have to do, is dream...

... dream dream dream..

Orange corner for morning cuppa

Brass door lock (there is a word for this but for the life of me, I can not remember it right now!)

Dosai, a little marmalade and some flowers complete my experience!

Another gem from Srilanka - Apa Villea Illuketia

21 comments:

Anonymous said...: Wow, very nice post & cool place, love the photos.
:); September 23, 2007 at 11:21 PM
Archana Srinivas Pottery said...: Love the pink cushions in the open verandah and the 'Mitham' the central courtyard....

All your Srilankan finds are amazing:-)
Have a great week:-)

Arch; September 24, 2007 at 7:57 AM
Affinity said...: thought i heard someone's melodious singing so i dropped by to confirm that its you. hehe. lovely and dreamy place! :); September 24, 2007 at 11:52 AM
delhidreams said...: ah! now that is what i call a dream abode :)
and that inner pond is my favourite.; September 24, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Shilpa Bhatnagar said...: it's called a Padlock:); September 24, 2007 at 6:06 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Thanks Robyn!

Ah! So the word for cental courtyard is Mitham! Thanks Arch!; September 24, 2007 at 6:38 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: hee hee - well, only my husband can tell how melodious! ;-)...i sing, still..

And such will your abode Adi if I go by how you have dreamt it up!
:-); September 24, 2007 at 6:39 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Padlock...hmm...isn't padlock more the big lock?
I think the word I think I need is 'latch'...the brass door latch..

Thanks for suggesting, Shilpostix! :-D; September 24, 2007 at 6:41 PM
/// said...: Beautiful photography on this post; thanks SO much!!!; September 24, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Breathtaking - Beautiful - Awesome

Simply loved the concept. Dreamy Abode I must say…

Cheers
Kanchan; September 25, 2007 at 1:04 AM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: :-)...maybe, the India design bloggers can plan a trip here, Kanchan!

Design for mankind - Glad you liked the post, and welcome to An Indian Summer :-) [love your name!]; September 25, 2007 at 6:13 AM
Vineeta said...: What a superb find!!! the pics are gorgeous as usual- the place looks like a dream. My frinds have been saying srilanka for a while- maybe i should listen to them- also your Indian design bloggers heading there is a deadly idea :); September 25, 2007 at 4:29 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Well Vini, I definitely am game for Srilanka! :-); September 25, 2007 at 7:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Let’s go!!! When do we intend to leave? Em all set ;-) Jus let me know :-); September 26, 2007 at 12:32 AM
katiedid said...: Such a beautiful place. Thank you for my mini vacation!; September 26, 2007 at 9:25 PM
Anonymous said...: What a find! This resort is lovely. The design is so simple and vibrant with the saffron and fuschia...and a kick of pattern on the bedspreads...wow!
I have really been enjoying your blog, especially the Indian posts:)
Cheers!; September 27, 2007 at 2:20 AM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: :-)...you are welcome Katie! Glad I was able to help you take a virtual vacation!; September 27, 2007 at 4:41 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Thanks so much for you note Neece! It really helps to know what readers are enjoying or not liking much on An Indian Summer! :-)

Do drop by again..will look forward to *hear* from you :-); September 27, 2007 at 4:43 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: yes, it does Tara! :); September 28, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Anonymous said...: ahh...srilanka....went to colombo early this year for a project. that courtyard with pond carries bawa's style.; October 3, 2007 at 9:08 PM
Bhavna Bhatnagar said...: Astute observation Kus...it does carry bawa style.

And fyi, India is only a wee bit up North of Srilanka..(hint!) ;-); October 4, 2007 at 8:39 AM

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