Years ago, I spent two months traveling around Bali - one month exploring villages across the island and another month doing absolutely nothing but living by the beach. My daily routine when I stayed put for that month: 45-minute morning walk on the beach Group yoga by the beach - you just tip the yoga master Breakfast - mostly healthy (pic) $7 massage Scooter ride around town Lunch by the beach One-hour gym workout Healthy snacks Another massage A couple of drinks by the beach Dinner Night walk Get a Gelato, sitting on the steps outside the shops, slowly eating it while people-watching Back to the hotel and sleep Repeat. Every. Single. Day. Honestly, it was hard to call that a vacation. It felt like life had been put on pause.

The Fruit Shop, Sadar Bazaar (formerly British Infantry Bazaar), Ranikhet, c. 1910s–1920s - a fruit seller and his family pose outside their shop in Sadar Bazaar—formerly known as British Infantry (B.I.) Bazaar. Sadar Bazar in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, originated during the British colonial era when the hill station was established as a military cantonment in 1869. Originally known as the British Infantry (B.I.) Bazaar or historically as Lal Kurti, it served as the central trading and supply hub for British troops and local residents. It was known early on as Lal Kurti due to the red uniforms of the British infantry. It was designed as a structured market to supply food, fresh fruits, household goods, and gear to the military camp and growing hill settlement. After 1947, the market transitioned from a colonial-provisioning outpost into a civilian hub managed alongside the cantonment. It integrated with nearby traditional market segments like Khadi Bazar and Zaroori Bazar. Today, Sadar Bazar remains the core heritage market of Ranikhet, blending old colonial-era stone structures with modern shops selling local Kumaoni goods, woolens, and daily essentials. #Ranikhet #market #history @LyfInTransit

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