This morning Sarb and Parmy left for Pandori, their paternal village to visit some of their relatives. Iran, Pavan and I stayed at the house. At about noon we went to see our farm. This was a bit of a mistake because in the mid-day sun the heat is unbearable.
The only way to travel in this heat is to take a motorbike. I was riding the Enfield 350cc Bullet that belongs to my nephew. The hot air just wafts past you as you ride through the fields full of wheat. I love the Punjab!
It’s been five years since I last came to the farm and much has changed. I spent three months as a seventeen year old along with my cousins working on this farm. It holds some very dear memories for me. I love this place because of its location and the calmness that surrounds the fields. The kids had a great time but we had to return to the house because it was just too hot. Iran got to ride the motorcycle. Pavan is desperate to drive the tractor but ee couldn’t do this today because of the intense heat. We’ll come back again tomorrow to see if it gets any cooler. Enjoy the pictures of the farm.
Pavan and Tarsem with the cornfields behind
Iran and Tarsem on the top floor of the farm house
Iran and Pavan in front of the farmhouse
Pavan in her cornfields
You looking at me?
Iran gets to ride the bike
Pavan on the bike
Animals in the shade
Did I mention I love this place?
GREAT pics, especially on the bike - love to see a vid of it!
ReplyDeleteI've been making one along the journey. Though I have to admit that the pictures along with the blog provide an altogether more intimate and detailed account of the journey.
ReplyDeleteHowever, they do not let you hear the sounds of India in a way the video will.
Good to hear from you.
Good to see the farm in India - perhaps your family would like to see some pictures of the farm my husband works on here in the UK. A very different picture! Can I post any on here or would it be best to email them to you (and at what address?)
ReplyDeleteLiz Cleaver