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i'm going to pay more attention to the tidepools now. thanks for writing this, ila <3

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yay! Goa is a treasure trove of tidepools :)

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Such an amazing ecosystem! I did not know they are called Tidepools 😊

Had a similar experience at the Havelock Bridge, Andaman. Thx Ila!

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Tidepools at Havelock must've been amazing! Thanks for reading :)

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Superb write up !!

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Thank you :)

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This essay is a bit like the tidepools you speak of. Small swirls of delightful writing

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Aww thank you! :)

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Lovely!

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:)

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Beautiful essay and photos, Ila!

And the Mary Oliver quote is 🧡.

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Thanks Rohan 😊

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Beautiful post, Ila. The way you pay attention to the small, humble and extraordinary gifts of the world are a lovely tribute to your favourite poet ❤️

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Thanks Binu! :)

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You had me when you quoted Mary Oliver at the start. And then to think such experiences are in Goa - I am someone who gets bored in beach places. Now you have told me that there is something for me too. Thank you for this piece which is full of surprises like the tidepools themselves.

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Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏾 😊

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