Vassand Journey

  Arjun Ramani’s 22 nd   Birthday  14 th Dec 2020 Wishing you on your birthday is a joyous moment For both, the giver and the receiver. BLESSINGS pour from all over, across the seas and oceans Parents and Grandparents, paternal and maternal Recall the day you entered the lives of Sujatha and Karthik, Much more to be a sibling to Neha; Over the years, we have seen you move up the ladder. A toddler more mischievous than most at your time, Pranks played in and around the stores of Lafayette we roamed The new house was built, to welcome you in time for your 1 st birthday and Poonal” celebrations  that followed And then, a family reunion at sea, at holiday resorts, and what is more, travels abroad; Your cute smile, sparkling eyes, and your curly hair stand out when holding the tennis racquet high, Your sprightly jump to get the ball to the nets. Adorning your favorite sportsman's wear ‘Dwayne Wade’. Seeing you play in your school gym Was a great sight to recollect....

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/15osrMBc3l6HOxhgFsW-S9yIH3ku-UuqQ/view?usp=sharing The Fun and Entertainment for our Zoom Music class "RAGASUDHA" .

From the writers’ Desk Visit to the Asiatic Lion Sanctuary, Gir National Forest. 16th to 19th Feb .2017. Our long awaited trip to see the Lord of the Jungle was finally realized, with a three day planned trip  from Rajkot and back, lodging at Maneland Jungle Resort, Sasangir, Gujarat was enjoyable mainly the time, season. Three hourdrive from Rajkot airport, we could get a vista of the city in aurashtra, passing through a part of the erstwhile kingdom of the Nawab of Junagadh, and within an hour’s drive , we were in the majestic home of the King….Gir National Park. Maneland Jungle Lodge, the name aptly describes a place away from Home, yet with all the comfort of home with a difference. Welcoming the guests, the staff and head of the team Ms. Uma Kumar made us feel comfortable, planned some activity or the other for each of the three days. The entry to the guest house was away from the main road, and we had our apprehension as to how we could go and see ...

Australia travelogue. March 5 th -19 th 2015 from the writers ’desk Arriving in Sydney , we were looking forward to see this new continent  having heard so much from our niece and her husband and their children. Temple visits and drive to the suburbs.(week end) Friday, Sat Sunday     went to see the Chinese and Hindu temples , driving a distance of 200+ miles round trip,  .  First exposure to the city by train on Monday mornng Taking the morning train we reached Sydney central  Queen Victoria Building (QVB) that had many similarities with VT station in Mumbai,  NY Penn station and Boston Central. So managed to find the bus terminal, to get into the Free shuttle service, that gives a ride for 40 Minutes   and stops near the Quay ( Sydney Harbour). with the tours guide phamplets, we marked the important tourist centres to visit, so it was easy for us to get in and  get out,move to  the next place with ease. Stopped ...

1. Introduction about the  author   Ms Vatsala Jambunathan is 72 years old, and she is spending her time with us in US. She has Masters degree in Geography, B.Ed and M.Ed in teaching , a PG(Dip) in Management in Education from IGNOU (Indira Gandi National Open University)New Delhi, India.   She has varied experience in Teaching , Yoga, Music, Dignity Foundation Member with  active member of the senior citizens forum both in India and US. She has travelled widely including cities in India and abroad. Her present focus is towards healthy living and leisure life style, she would like to share her experience to begin with exercise a holistic approach to keep fit and cheerful through the day. 2. Selection of the heading “Why and what and How”?    Illness in modern life is a common trend at all ages in all the  WELLNESS DRILL  countries, some less and some more. It is not only illness of the body, it includes the  mind also. Unfortunately, ...

Australia travelogue. March 5 th  -19 th  2015 from the writers ’desk!   One of my dreams was to see the Great Barrier reef, and Tropical rain forest and planned our trip to visit Australia, in the first week of March., We had a great weekend going out together, Monday we went to see the city by ourselves.  My niece dropped us at the Gordon station. After 11.00  A.M, we were all by ourselves till we returned home by  4-30 pm. Taking the morning train we reached Sydney central  Queen Victoria Building (QVB) that had many similarities with NY Penn station and Boston Central. So managed to find the bus terminal, to get into the Free shuttle service, that gives a ride for 40 Minutes  and stops near the Quay ( Sydney Harbour). Stopped by  at  three important land marks-- The Sydney Museum, New South Wales Central Library (with a walking tour for 45 Minutes) and the Royal Botanical Gardens.  Good walk, sat at conven...

Subject:   Seven Day trip on board the Holland America Cruise to  Alaska     Enjoy taking this virtual tour, as much as I enjoyed visually and writing it whole heartedly!  It's a bit long, but, do take time off  to read it when ever you get time. Seven Day trip on board the Holland America Cruise AlaskaCruise 22nd to 29th June. A novel,way to relax, and rest , enjoy a holiday ! Boarded the cruise ship at Vancouver and travelled for 6 days with stopover at three of the most interesting places of  Alaska --- Juneau, the Capital city , Skagway - the Gold Rush city and third Ketchikan, an old Native Village , and famous Totem pole carvings and one of the most attentive glaciers known as Mendhan Hall  Glacier and National park .  There were some days that  were spent on board , and we were taken close to the Glacier bay. Located on the temperate latitude , and passing from the Pacific Ocean, the ship made it...