Leuven Carnival - 2013

it was tool cold but to keep up the spirit I went to leuven carnival.
I don't know how it is started or what is the history behind it.

I copied the following from wiki, which says about leuven histroy not carnival.

"The city has a long and interesting history, being founded probably in the 9th century. It was particularly interesting because of the location, at the river Dijle and close to Brussels. Most of the city was thrashed and burned to the ground by the German invasion in World War I, and was again damaged during World War II. The historic centre itself however has been preserved and historic buildings like the University Library have been restored, partly with foreign relief funds."

I didn't get any information about the carnival history, may be i should ask some locals.

anyway now posting some photos of leuven carnival 2013

After the carnival they immediately cleans the road. This is very much appreciable. This vaccum cleaners swallows candies from road.

Natural Decoration

Nature knows everything.. See this image you can see how nicely these snow flakes are attached to the leaf's edges. It is beautiful.

i took these photo near from my office..

Trip to Shivapuram - Marthandam

Shivapuram is place which is around 40KMs from Trivandrum. This place is near to Marthandam. I am not remembering the exact route information.  It is difficult to reach this place. We went on car, but Bike is better.

There is an estate near to this place it is called 'vaikuntam' . The worker told us like it  is around 1000 acre and belongs to a single person!. We were shocked to hear that.. 1000 acre.. he can make a small country
if needed.. Lucky Fellow..