Thiru Kazhu Kundram - Temple Town

Recently I had a chance to visit Thiru Kazhu Kundram, serene scenic city near Mahabalipuram with my Aunt known for its temples. The steps were very steep to climb up to the top and my aunt did a great job in climbing those steps to visit the temple. One gets a panoramic view of the city of Thiru Kazhu Kundram from the hill stop and it was simply breathtaking on a sunny day. Before a decade, two eagles come exactly during the lunch time and the prasadam from the deity is presented to these eagles. On the foot hills, one gets a chance to see Thirupura Sundari temple which is really vast and huge. Definitely a place to visit on a weekend.

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S

Half Marathon and 10 Km runs

Recently I completed half marathon (21.1) kms in 3 hours and 2 minutes in Chennai. It was a long dream to complete this half marathon once and thanks to the motivation and training plan given by my friend Rajesh who has completed two full marathons. Prior to this half marathon, I did 10 Km run with my good friend Kalai and with my periappa in Anna University. It was certainly a great motivation to see 65 year old periappa taking part in these outings. After this half marathon, we did one more 10 Km run with my colleagues Balu and Kalai.

What’s good about these 10 Km and half marathons are the fitness awareness and the type of diet we take before couple of weeks and the most important aspect of it is the money goes to the charity for various cancer patients, handicapped children etc and the awareness it creates among the public. The timing chip, the medal, the certificate, the hot breakfast and the T shirts are definitely worth for the money we pay for. Good thing about these events are not about winning but be part of the social gatherings and awareness.

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S

Hamburg, Lueneburg, Germany

Recently I had a chance to visit my second home town Hamburg, Germany during my business trip to UK. It was so nostalgic to meet all good old friends and to catch up with them after really a long time. I was very skeptical about speaking in German again but honestly it was really nice to speak the language with full intent and interest. Michael and Sina had a great birthday party in the ship on the Elbe river and we partied throughout the whole night and reminded me of the student days in Europe. Thanks to my good friend Prabu for organizing the grill party in Lueneburg with all my old friends. Thanks to each and everybody who made this travel to Hamburg and Lueneburg the most memorable and lovely.

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S

London, UK

Recently I had a chance to visit London on a long weekend during my business trip to UK. The train journey from Liverpool to London was a great experience and it was nice to catch up with my good friends Ramesh and Kaja after a long time and had a great time with them. There was a ICC champions trophy warm up match between India and New Zealand in Oval, London and it was fun to catch up accidentally in the great Oval ground with a beer. Also went to the famous places of London Bridge, The Big Ben, London Eye etc. As usual it was drizzling all along and it was a typical British summer. What really amazes me is the public transportation, the tubes and the metros. It’s always fun to be in this lovely and bubbling city of London.

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S

Liverpool, UK

Recently I had a chance to travel on a Business trip to Liverpool, UK for couple of weeks. Liverpool is a city in North West England situated across the Mersey river and a hour drive from the city of Manchester. Had a chance to visit Eigburth Cricket Ground, the home of Liverpool Cricket Club and belongs to Lancashire County. The great Jimmy Anderson comes from this county and plays often in Eigburth. Locals are so much interested only in football with various football clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton etc nearby and Cricket is the second sport. It was definitely interesting to hear and speak the Liverpool accent and sometimes one wonder whether they speak English or other language. I thoroughly enjoyed the stay in Liverpool. Mathew Street is one of many tourist attractions related to The Beatles and the location of Europe’s largest annual free music festival. It was a great trip with lot of fond memories. 

Cheers,

Sathish Kumar S