Humans are complex creatures. We create memories with not only the scenic beauty but with the company associated to it. A child may often cry to visit a park every afternoon. Ask her the reason and she will tell she loves the park. But one afternoon her playmate is unable to visit the park, she will feel restless and start asking to do something else. A few years later, when she revisits the park afterstaying away, she will be seen asking about her long lost friend. You may see her explaining you how she used to love to ride the see-saw and laugh away with the friend. But you might also find her being shy when her mother would laughingly share the anecdotes with her if she doesn’t actually remember those memories. Such instances do explain how we, the smartest biological creation on this planet associate places to memories and instances with other people.
700 Words Essay on Describe your favourite place in the world
If you ask me, I would always say it is my hometown. But you may ask how. ‘Home is where the Heart is’: a famous tagline I connect to the most. A person stays at various places throughout his lifetime. For instance, he may be born in Varanasi, a beautiful place on its own; but might have travelled to Lucknow with his parents because of their transferrable jobs and did his schooling there. He might have gotten selected in the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi and got shifted there for his university. After that he might have shifted to Oslo for research purpose. Here in this example, we can see four very beautiful places which could all easily be his favourite places. But if we ask him, he might just tell that his favourite place amongst these all is Lucknow, because he had his most beautiful memories in there with his family and friends for lifetime. This easily explains that the place, however beautiful in sight may be, only becomes a favourite to be revisited again and again if only it has those memorable instances that will make your heart feel different with longing.
I live in the outskirts of Kolkata, one of the most visited metropolitans in the world. It has historic significance, some pretty architectural marvel from the colonial times, and has one of the best sunsets I have ever seen along the banks of river Hooghly. It houses the Indian Museum, a marvel outside and inside having stories of collections by the erstwhile Archaeological Survey of India under the British. It also has the Zoological and Botanical Gardens which fancies all ages alike. Kolkata is also the soul of varied culture and secular feelings. The majestic Durga Puja brings a different life to this city where all people from all sections of the society and parts of the world come together. The Park Street lighting up during the Christmas attracts all religions to share time together.
In spite of all the attractions that may pull people towards this city, I feel this has become my favourite place in the whole world because it houses my favourite people with fond memories. I’ve been lucky enough to have visited different locations for travel and study, but with those days away from this place, I have experienced a different longing. This city has my home, my school, my college. These minuscule dots on the globe have shaped me into what I am today. Kolkata has the people who I care the most about. This is the place where I have both my ups and downs.
It is true that everything is subjective. This is also the case with my hometown being my favourite place. With time, I’ve lost contact with people I had memories with: with whom I have laughed, played and spent a considerable amount of time. But then, when I go to the places, even if alone, I feel peace and have smile on my face. I can roam around, take a sip from the earthy cup of tea, take my parents to watch the sunset together and make delicious dishes with fresh fish at home. My favourite place is this: where I smile and find peace even after a long lost day.
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