Lately I have been hooked to Reddit like crazy, after my brother introduced me to this amazing platform where you can browse through interesting topics of your choice and enjoy/learn from the discussion threads, and here people most of the times genuinely share POVs that are well thought through.
So I came across too many threads on BLR bashing. People have been venting out how the city has become unlivable due to astronomical rents and pathetic roads etc.
I thought, let me jot down my POV as well.
I moved to BLR almost 4 years back for work. And to be honest, I have been in love with the city ever since. Let me not harp on traffic woes and real estate issues here, because they fade out when compared to the myriad pluses that this city has.
1. The amazing BLR climate :
The temperature hovers between 18-27 degrees throughout the year mostly. Avg temperature of the day remains around 25 degrees. I am a person who hates hot and humid weather. Born in Odisha, I had gotten used to temperatures of 40 and above. After I moved to US for two years, I wished for the same climate once I got back to India. Little did I know, that my fate would take me to a city in India where I would enjoy US like climate all through the year. Due to the climate may be, whatever plants you get, they flourish beautifully. So the avid gardener in me, is really liking it here. You rarely sweat and you feel fresh through out the day.
2. Ahh the food scene in BLR :
This is not a city where you can diet at all. With restaurants galore, you will be spoiled for choices. Ordering food from the plethora of restaurants is the biggest temptation once has to deal with on a daily basis. The biryanis [Andhra, Hyd, Tamil variants], Sharwarmas [Savoury is the best] and delectable Idli and dosas. I can write a separate blog just on the top 3 Idli places. [SN Refreshments in Jaya Nagar is my fav]. And the bonus is the Ramadan iftaari scene at Frazer town!
3. BLR People :
The people here are very honest, supportive and genuine. I never had a bad experience so far apart from few stray incidents with Cabs. After that I take cabs only if its a matter of life and death. I enjoy driving and I don't mind BLR traffic because, it gives me a chance to listen to my fav music and catch up with my friends on phone.
4. Shopping in BLR :
99% of all my favourite brands are located here, so I have no reason to miss USA. With Bath and Bodyworks opening here, I can't imagine putting anything on my shopping list when I go to USA next.
The city has given me a feeling of being rooted after a long time. I found solace here and after a long time I am finally in a place, where I can be myself, where I don't find the need to be elsewhere...the city has embraced me with open arms and I can't just have enough of it. Love you BLR! Always!
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