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Last morning in Kathmandu
Good morning and Happy New Year. Off to Thamel today for last minute shopping for early risers. Then heading to Nagarkot in the hopes of seeing the peaks of the Himalayas as…
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Nepal Days 1 and 2–Nikki’s perspective
Words that come to mind when I think about my experience in Nepal these 2 days. Hospitality beyond expectation—whether it is from the hotel staff, our amazing guide, the driver, restaurant staff,…
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Day 2 – Rena’s Perspective
What a full day! Nepal is truly a gem in many ways. Our guide called Nepal a melting pot – and it really is. There are descendants from the natives or “Newar”,…
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Kathmandu Day 2
Wow. What a day. Began with a solid buffet breakfast at the hotel and then we were off to Pashupathinath temple, one of Hinduisms’s most sacred ancient temples on the outskirts of…
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Hello from Patan Durbar Square!
Here are some pics of the medieval royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided.
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Welcome to Kathmandu
A wonderful day to a wonderful night! So happy Gagan was able to come back to Kathmandu finally and show us his old stomping grounds. Watching Gagan take it all in made…
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I’ve Started a New Business
You have to do at least two of three things when you visit my new establishment: dance, drink or get a tattoo. House rules.
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One week already passed?!….
I’ve been a bit lax in blogging, so it’s time to do a dump! What a whirlwind week it has been!! 40 hour journey from Silver Spring to Indore via London and…
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Phoenix Mall Outing
What an experience! Went to Phoenix mall and it did not disappoint. This mall is supposed to be the best in all of MP. So many international stores and restaurants. Lots of…
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Morning 3 in Indore
I peeled an insane amount of oranges (Santra). Some were green on the outside but were ripe which I found weird. Dad and I were laughing at the pop tart bowl on…
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Rainy Morning in Indore
Relaxing and chill start to the day with chai while listening to the rain 🙂 Apparently having 2 rounds of breakfast everyday is something I need to get used to now –…
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Good News – This Laddu Does Not Cause Suffocation Says One Foreign Visitor to Indore!
According to one visitor to Indore from the US, eating a laddu, a type of Indian sweets, can get stuck to the esophagus if eaten without regard to chewing, i.e., swallowing whole.…
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Physically Far From (But Digitally Close To) Home
Although we’re half way around the world, being able to look up or do things on the cell phone that I would normally do at home is satisfying and awe-inspiring at the…
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These Jeans Feel Tight…
…because we’re eating two breakfasts, including jalebis and samosas. And heading out soon to eat more lunch. Imma need to climb Everest to drop these pounds.
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Day 1 in Indore
Most of us got a solid night’s sleep, which was SO needed and are spending the day visiting family and eating WAY too much. What we thought was breakfast (toast, chai) was…
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Touchdown!
After more than 40 hours, we reached home. Everyone struggled but managed to stay awake until tonight. Pics from Indore airport:
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So close, yet so far…
15 min delay (so far) for the final flight from Delhi to Indore. Everyone is tired. Some are getting goofy and delirious. Others might be irritable or zoned out.
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Hour 1 vs 37 of Traveling
We lost Duffy (out of frame), Simmi has lost her mind, and Jeet is even more fed up than the first picture 👍🏽
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Flight #2 of 3
After a 12 hour layover in London (and crashing in the AmEx Lounge), we are boarded for Delhi! It has been 23 hours since we left silver spring. Still have an 8…
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India here we come!!
Finally on board (after a long 12 hour layover!) the second leg of our journey to India/Indore. 8hr, 8min—-hoping to get some sleep!! Or at least watch some movies.
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In the air….!
The moment finally came…we are aboard flight 22 en route to India via London….after a gap of almost 14 years!!!! That’s the longest I’ve gone between trips to the motherland. It was…
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Mother and son exploring London
Thanks Duff for being a great travel partner as we walked the streets of London and hit the major tourist sites—Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Picadilly Square, China Town,…
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OOPS! Part 2
Spilled salt this time by being dumb (in case you couldn’t tell this is simmi) Was curious as to how the very cute plane salt and pepper shakers work, and ended up…
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OOPS!!!
Tried to have a drink—gin and tonic. Had a sip or two before turning around with drink in hand to give it to Ree for a taste. Then BAM! I knocked the…
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Is it really happening?
1 hour before we board! Reality still hasn’t set in entirely. It’s been so long since we have travelled like this – packing for India, long long flights, long layovers, 30+ hours…
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At the airport
Duff, Simmi, Nikki, and Jeet are all waiting at Dulles for Rena, Gagan, and Dung to be dropped off by Manu Nana. We were dropped off with the luggage and are sitting…
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From iPods to AirTags
Over a decade ago, we traveled with a modest collection of gadgets. Now? We’ve got Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs looking over our stuff!
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It All Begins on Christmas Eve
It’s been 14 years since any of us (Ree, Sim, Jeet, Duff, Nik, DT, Gee) have been to India, but due to various life circumstances, this seems like the perfect time to…
