Simple pleasures ... Raindrops and Roses .....

- Watch sunrise near the sea where there is clarity and the full sun can be seen ... the change from darkness to light is amazing .....

- Watch mists roll down a hill ... these are especially more beautiful when there are tea estates on the hill ....

- Feel snow flakes falling on your upturned face

- Sit for hours in the waters of a natural hot geyser .... :)

- Camp out in a place where you can gaze at the sky with a zillion stars from a spot far away from any light ...

- See the brilliant fall colors ....

- Smell the earth after the first rain ....

- Drive a bike when it is raining ...

- Walk in the rain .... :)

- Take deep breaths in the fresh crisp mountain air ...

- See a complete bow of a rainbow across a field or road ......

- Watch the full moon rise ...

- Smell the intoxicating aroma of sandalwood / jasmine / roses ....

- Sit on the steps of a train and watch the passing scenery [ be careful the door does not close on you !!! ]

- Sit in a quiet spot in a temple and listen to the temple bells ... and feel peace stealing on you ....

- Drive/Walk on a lonely road with flame of the forest [ Gulmohar ] trees in full bloom on either side ...

- Relax with your feet in a cold water stream ....

- Sit under a jacaranda tree in full bloom ... be enveloped in the heady scent of those lovely violet flowers ...

- Drive on a desert road ... with blue skies .. and a handy deep blue lake on one side .... :) ... all those rich browns and blues are beautiful .....

- See the majestic northern lights .... in silent contemplation ....

- Scuba dive in turquoise waters with brilliant corals and bright tropical fishes in various hues ....

- Sky dive .. through a cold cloud ... :)

- Experience the quietness when parachuting ...

- Have hot chocolate in front of a fire [ no other lights in the room ]

and and and .............. these are a few of my favourite things ..... :)