In these 2 years of anchoring in US, I have set foot on 16 states till now and this 2017, I look forward to more such adventures. I am lucky to say that my husband and I, both share the same dream and we will be fulfilling that together for sure. I am notContinue reading “Talimena National Scenic Byway”
Category Archives: 2016
Christmas Lights: Houston
Well, according to many, it’s a Christmas tradition that kids gather up in their cars with their family and friends to search for Christmas lights in the nearby neighborhoods. It is accompanied with hot chocolate to keep yourself warm. Houston definitely doesn’t need Hot cocoa or hot chocolate this year. It’s 24th December today andContinue reading “Christmas Lights: Houston”
San Fransisco in one day…
I would say, it was a perfect and a not-so-perfect day in San Fransisco. The day started with the main attraction of The city.. I have seen it in movies and episodes, finally here.. yayy!! I wanted to have salted caramel sundae for breakfast. Early morning calories, I know!! We walked all the way toContinue reading “San Fransisco in one day…”
Nabami and Dashami in Houston… #Durgapuja #sindoorkhela
I have always wanted to wear sari in atpoure (Bengali)style, which obviously I don’t know how to drape. I learnt to wear my first sari after marriage, that too my mom-in-law helped me most of the time..Previously my mom used to help me with the saris. Though Bengali, I was tomboyish, so sari wasn’t myContinue reading “Nabami and Dashami in Houston… #Durgapuja #sindoorkhela”
Mahaostomi lookbook.. #durgapuja2016
Ostomi morning started with pushpanjali and prasad. The weather in Houston is really bright and sunny. Last time I remember Hurricane Patricia ruined the puja for us.. This year it’s still running smooth. For Ostomi eve, I wanted to go simple and elegant. It’s a salwar suit chosen by my mom as usual. When IContinue reading “Mahaostomi lookbook.. #durgapuja2016”
Saptami… #durgapuja2016
Saptami definitely calls for some photoshoot when we have already spotted kash phool in Houston and Octobers in Houston are a little chilly in the morning, so I did think twice before shampoo-ing early morning at 5:00am. Morning pictures come out really good..the proverb ‘Early bird catches worms’ is applicable for photographers as well. TheContinue reading “Saptami… #durgapuja2016”
Sashthi outing at Houston…. #DurgaPuja
Sasthi evening at Durga Bari Houston started with Srikanto Acharya live.. The ambience felt so festive with everybody dressed in their best attire and with all the adda it had a ‘parar pujo’ feeling. His songs were mesmerizing, specially this song ‘ke prothom kache esechi..ke prothom cheye dekhechi’ brought back memories of Pujo 2007, IContinue reading “Sashthi outing at Houston…. #DurgaPuja”
Durga Pujo @Vedanta Society of Greater Houston
It’s already been a year round the clock and Durga Pujo is here again. I miss Kolkata so much, during the Pujo days. I see people posting pandal-hopping pictures on facebook right from chaturthi, when it’s just a normal day here in Houston. But as it says, “Jitna bhi try karo, life me kuch naContinue reading “Durga Pujo @Vedanta Society of Greater Houston”
Drive from Cambria to San Fransisco.. #Day3
Nestled in one corner of the mountains and the woodlands, is the Dreydon House Bed and breakfast. That was our stay for the night at Cambria.The surroundings felt absolutely adventurous. The little garden in front of the house was lovely and then there’s deers to accompany you for the morning walk. Coming to accommodations, theContinue reading “Drive from Cambria to San Fransisco.. #Day3”
Day Destination: Los Angeles to Cambria Day2 #part2..
Santa Monica is in the downtown of Los Angeles, it has some beautiful views over the Pacific Ocean. From Santa Monica, we drove straight to Point Dume beach. You have to hike down a little to reach the beach and it’s a lovely place. Our Next stop was El Matador, which is all about cavesContinue reading “Day Destination: Los Angeles to Cambria Day2 #part2..”
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