Thursday 17 October 2013

KARACHI(Sindh) TO GADANI(Balochistan):

This time it was the much awaited tour of Gadani. Here initial plan included the visit to the ship breaking yard (which is the world's third largest ship breaking facility available) as well, but due to some commitment this time I could only cover the beach and the tourist spot at Gadani. The place was very beautiful, the locals were quite friendly and welcoming.

1. Journey:

This is the map of the followed route.

Gaddani at first look...
  
The calm sea, the boat's emptiness, the reflection in the sea and the cool breeze, all perfect things at the perfect time and place.

A beautiful shell...

Well the guitar matched with the sandy beach...

A holy dip in the morning by a Hindu devotee.

Abdul Malik, a self proclaimed Lifeguard at the "Gaddani Beach". He has been living there for 25 long years. He related the tale of the "250 lost Dolphins" which miraculously appeared at the Gaddani Beach and all of them were saved and sent back to the deep sea by the local fishermen. (http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/karachi/10-Mar-2009/WWF-cites-reasons-of-dolphins-stranding-at-Gadani-beach)

A light moment with the local kids.

Empty ships have always been a great source for splendid shots.

"Boats, like whiskey, are all good."  -R.D. (Pete) Culler

Indeed a beautiful sight. The rocks colour, the high tides and the bird in the centre. Everything was just magnificent.

"Look deep into the nature and then you will understand everything better".

This picture speaks for itself. 



2. Team:

Well it was only me this time. As a wise man once said, "There are always flowers for those who want to see them".

3 comments:

  1. Great concept, and perfectly put, wish to see more of it ;)

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  2. The second last picture is just absolutely breath-taking; the calm sea and the eager birds makes you gape at it for a good while.

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  3. P.S and of course the photo with the kids' carefree smiles is a winner. perfectly captured!

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