Photography
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Drums of the Pacific Luau
After snorkeling we checked into another hotel near the airport and went to the traditional Hawaiian show at the Hyatt Regency. This show was very exciting and entertaining, we were greeted with a shell lei and fruit punch. The setting was perfect as I could see the sunset on the beach and at the same
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Molokini Crater
Molokini Crater is a crescent shape volcanic crater in Maui. This crater has lush reef with excellent visibility and home to about 250 species of fish. If there is any kind of adventure I love, it is undoubtedly snorkeling. I just love seeing various fishes, corals and other marine species underwater living in their homes. We
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Haleakela Summit
Next day we headed out early morning about 3.30am almost 10,000 feet above the sea level to see the sun rise. This was the most beautiful experience of my life, getting up early and heading out without a cup of chai tea was totally worth it. It was extremely cold out there but my dear
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Fall Colors
Ever since I moved the United States, I have been in awe of Fall colors which can be seen only on the east coast. I haven’t really made a trip to the other coast to see Fall colors but have seen many pics friends share on their FB walls. I think it’s one of the
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Day 17: A favorite photo of yourself and why?
This is an interseting topic. I am not huge fan of my own pictures as I keep cricticizing myself of the crooked nose, fat thights etc. etc. But this particular picutre of mine not only made me fall in love with myself for a moment, but it also made a boy (now my husband) fall
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Great Falls, VA
Since I love nature and hikes, our friend, Sapna suggested we should hike to the Great Falls. I instantly agreed and we went there for a hike. At Great Falls, the Potomac river builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. A walk
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Mendocino Coast!
The days are getting warmer and longer here in California. So hubby and I decided to make a trip to Mendocino with friends! It was a nice, relaxing and a very scenic getaway! Most of the time was spent admist nature, walking on the beaches, driving through the woods, dense forests and the dramatically beautiful Pacific Coast. It is
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Dinner with Maiko: Part- 2
While Maiko played some music , danced and made our evening fun by playing a traditional Japanese game. We enjoyed our vegetarian, seven course French menu. I was so amazed at the variety the chef cooked for us! The meal was so presentable, appetizing and colorful! I felt like the musical evening
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Dinner with Maiko: Part-1
The highlight of our Japan trip was dinning with Maiko( trainee geishas). Maiko are young Japanese girls who are highly trained in Japanese art, culture and traditions. In olden days, Maiko would only serve green tea but gradually they began performing music, songs and dances for the customers only at high-class Japanese restaurants. Initially Maiko’s were to be seen