It was hot and on the roads, and other than an
intrepid traveller, the roads were largely empty. The cattle that were commonly
seen were absent, and dogs seemed to have completely vanished. Not
surprisingly, as we were traveling on NH 48, which connects Delhi to Jaipur,
and it was the middle of the afternoon. We reached our destination, and being
restless, a short walk brought me to a lovely cactus garden, which appeared to
be thriving. I decided I would return
the next morning, when it would be cooler.
Overnight, that cactus garden allowed two of
its resident plants to bloom. They were simply fabulous. I sat on a rock,
taking in the sight of the blooming species, called Echinopsis, which was stunning in its red topi.
Its neighbour was also an Echinopsis, but with more flowers, and my hosts
informed me that it was called the Easter Lily cactus. There were other cacti
and plants, which were known to me, and you could say they were old friends.
The Bunny Ears cactus, Yucca, Agave, the Golden ball cactus, and the Opuntia
species have always welcomed me.
The fact that they thrive in the harsh heat is so
encouraging and a reminder that Mother Nature never wastes. It's a lesson all
of us could imbibe.
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