The bridge steps

Today, I walked in the sun till the bridge steps in Madapad (North Parur, Kerala). I stood there and suddenly I could spot a couple of eagles circling and flying around the Skies. I walked back to my home and then again walked till the bridge. Actually walking till the bridge gives a good exercise.







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