The Path Less Travelled: Finding Beauty in Nature

Meghalaya, a state in the northeastern region of India, is a land of rolling hills, lush forests, and unpredictable weather. It's also a place where corruption runs rampant, as I discovered when I entered through the Tamabil Dawki border from Bangladesh. The immigration officer demanded a bribe, and I had to cough up the cash to continue on my journey. But despite this setback, I was excited to explore the beauty of Meghalaya. A lunch on the way from Dawki to Shillong During border crossing The people of Meghalaya are super friendly, even if they mainly speak Khasiya languages. They were happy to chat with me in Hindi, Bengali, and English. I also learned that most of them are Christian, which adds a unique flavor to their culture. A beautiful tree skeleton in Ward's lake  My driver from Dawki to Shillong was a real character. He was full of knowledge and we jammed to some tunes on the way. As we drove higher up into the mountains, the temperatu