Southwest monsoon is finally active over Mount Abu.

Last night, until this morning at 8 am Mount Abu, had 7 inches of rain.

Gurushikar Mount Abu

Last night it rained steadily, with heavy showers on and off. All the streams in Abu flowed, and it was a breathtaking sight. Abuites from all parts of Abu clicked snaps, took videos of the surroundings and posted them on shared media like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. On the way to Gurushikar, there was a landslide, and thankfully, it wasn’t very serious. The car itself got battered. 

At the moment, Abu is overcast, and the mist is heavy. The visibility later in the evening can be daunting, tourists driving up the hill drive carefully. 

Landslide this morning on the way to Gurushikar 

Photographs received via WhatsApp

Photographs received via WhatsApp

Shuel Braganza still on the missing list Mount Abu

Search for Shuel Braganza: Mount Abu Community Still Holds Hope

 It’s been almost a month since Shuel Braganza went missing on October 21, 2015, during what was supposed to be a solo climb of Plummy. Despite the passage of time, the Mount Abu community remains united and hopeful as they search for him.

Tomorrow, November 17, 2015, the Forest Department, local Scouts, police, and volunteers will undertake a significant combing operation. This coordinated effort is a testament to the dedication of those involved, determined to bring Shuel home.

The uncertainty is difficult for everyone who knows him, and we can only pray for his safety. You can expect updates on the search efforts and any progress through my Facebook account.

Let’s keep Shuel and his family in our thoughts as this critical search continues.

Sports Day St.Mary’s School Mount Abu

The 81st Annual Sports Day at St. Mary's School, Mount Abu, was a sporting spectacle.

On April 1, 2010, St. Mary's School Mount Abu broke with tradition by celebrating its 81st Annual Sports Day on a day that was not to be mistaken with April Fool's Day. This change surprised many former students, as they were familiar with sports activities after the Annual School Concert in September or the first week of October.

The timetable change was not a whim, but a required modification because of the severe water deficit. The school year began on February 15, 2010, with a month-long summer vacation beginning on May 15, 2010. This year, the Sports Break coincided with the Easter Holidays; hence, Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday was chosen as the day for the sports spectacular.

The mood at St. Mary's School, Mount Abu, was fraught with expectation despite the unusual circumstances. They carefully placed white canopies to offer shade from the sun during the athletics celebration.

They did not limit the sports enthusiasm to the youngsters; parents were also an important part of the day's events. Jennifer, a proud mom, was looking forward to the celebration and had entrusted the duty of collecting memories to another parent. She wanted images of Junior at Keith's debut sports event, eager to participate in remembering her child's first sports day at St. Mary's.

For those familiar with the school's traditions, there was an evident sense of nostalgia mixed with apprehension. Will there be the usual passionate gathering of ex-students on this unusual occasion? The attraction of the sports day, which is usually held later in the academic year, may have taken many past attendees by surprise.

As the day unfolded, the St. Mary's community warmly embraced the change in tradition. The 81st Annual Sports Day proved the school's capacity to face obstacles elegantly and inventively. The beautiful white canopies provided shade and symbolised unity and tradition.

St. Mary's School Mount Abu acknowledges the qualities of determination, flexibility, and resilience that unite students, parents, and teachers across generations. They will remember the 81st Annual Sports Day as a one-of-a-kind chapter in the school's rich history, when tradition met innovation and fair play won despite all obstacles.

The School on Sports Day Maundy Thursday

They organized the programme well. The boys and the staff did a remarkable job of getting the place into top shape. The dashes, novelty events, drills, and relays entertained us immensely.

 To view, the dashes and relays click on the links below

The Final Dashes 50m,75m and 100m

Inter House Relays

Open Challenge Relay

To watch the drill display, click on these links

The Club Drill displays Senior Boys' class 9 and X

Cricket Drill classes 7 and 8

Aerobics Drill classes 5 and 6

To watch some photographs taken on Sports Day click on the link

http://picasaweb.google.com/ainsleyster/SportsDayStMarysSchoolThe81stAnnualSchoolSports#

Or click on the link below to watch it on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=607486053&aid=197957#!/photos.php?id=607486053