It is true that this year the monsoons failed miserably. Shimla where the monsoon normally ends in the last week of august experienced on of the most heaviest showers of the season in the 1st week of september. This also marked the onset of the autumn season which means that all the residents of Shimla who had locked way heavy woolens would have to bring them out.
Autumn is a good season in Shimla. The whole experience of watching the temperature drop slowly and steadily and then to welcome the winters is quite beautiful.
From now on the sun shall shine brightly in the sky, but the window pains would be cold. Those who are sensitive to seasonal changes shall suffer from dry skin and other such minor ailments.
Although the rain Gods weren't as benevolent as the last time, still it would be a relief to walk on dry roads and puddle free fields. I have never loved the rains. I hate cloudy weather. When you can't see the sun for days at end you tend to get depressed. As it is Shimla has a very short summer season, and therefore it makes all the more sense for a person like me to hate the rainy season and welcome autumn. The feeling when you wake up to the bright sun's rays and step out into the balcony to bathe in them even as a slight chill in the air cools your still warm hands is ecstatic. You take bath with warm water and then quickly sneak into three layers of clothing and a lower. You step out and wait for your hair to dry and when they do you sit with you back towards the sun and read the morning paper. As evening approaches you are warm and fully charged up for an evening walk with woolens on. The cold air kisses your uncovered face and you get aroused by the romantic shape of the moon , which is shining in borrowed light.
Night comes in and you slip into the quilt which is quite cold but will soon grow warm and once it does you would not like to leave it's comfort.
Yes I love Autumn.
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