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14/7/2009 This weekend, I watched the movie  Little Women . Back in my high school days, I had read the novel of the same name, written by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows four sisters learning the harsh lessons of poverty and growing up in New England. The movie held me captivated until the very end, largely because the settings felt so familiar. The March sisters’ house, in particular, reminded me of  The Mark Twain House , which we visited two years ago in July at Hartford, Connecticut—one of the New England states of the USA. Somehow, watching  Little Women  made me want to write about that incredible place and my experience there. Every time we [GNG] visited a mall in Connecticut, Gargi loved playing in one particular area. There was something special about it. The adventures of Huckleberry Finn seemed to come alive here. In one corner, a small note mentioned that this area was dedicated to  Mark Twain , one of the most beloved writers of all time, who ...

Date: 23rd may 2009 – 25th may 2009 Place: Gopalaswami betta, Biligiri Rangana betta and Kgudi Wilderness camp The forest has always fascinated me with its wildness. I love the forest feel—the smell of the mud, the fresh air—everything about it makes each moment magical and memorable. There are countless reasons to revisit Kgudi, but the excitement of spotting a tiger for the first time still lingers in my mind. We [GNG] started early on 23rd May and reached Mysore by 10 AM. After having dosa at one of Gautham’s favorite hotels, GTR, where he always feels nostalgic, we set off for Gopalaswamy Betta. I am always curious about new places, so I was eager to see this historical temple perched atop the hill. The drive was about 87 km from Mysore—roughly an hour and a half—but I couldn’t take my eyes off the lush, green mountain ranges along the way. Gopalaswamy Betta We entered the temple, which felt like stepping into a historical monument. What captivated me the most was the  Gopalasw...