Texas wakes up to beautiful wild flowers, every spring and oh Boy! can we all wait for them to be in full bloom and take pictures. And since I am a big picture fanatic, I had to take pictures. Who wouldn’t by the way? Nothing can go wrong with such beautiful wild flowers and the springContinue reading “Babybump date and a year later..”
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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”
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”
Chasing Austin on Anniversary.. [A few known To-Dos of Austin, Texas]
Nestled in one corner of the Texas Hill Country, Austin offers a lively, creative and colorful place to live, enjoy and party hard..We spent 2 wonderful days there for our second anniversary. On 3rd of July, we drove from Houston which took about 2 hours, our first stop was Mc Kinney Falls and we reachedContinue reading “Chasing Austin on Anniversary.. [A few known To-Dos of Austin, Texas]”
Cullinan Park, Sugar Land
Tucked away in between Voss and Highway 6, on the outskirts of Houston, you’ll find this isolated Cullinan Park. It’s quite interesting and has a peaceful ambience. Despite being close to the airport, it’s so quiet and serene, makes you feel completely out of the Houston metropolitan area. This Saturday, we were on our way toContinue reading “Cullinan Park, Sugar Land”
A slice of Indian culture:
We are just back from our leisurely sojourn in India. Mostly our visits are limited to 2-3 weeks so our so called leisurely sojourn turns out to be a very busy one. Visiting all our kinsfolk, enjoying tempting bengali cuisines every house we visit and then there’s taking part in all rituals and festivals. VisitingContinue reading “A slice of Indian culture:”
Holi : The festival of colors
Holi, also known as the festival of colors has it’s origins from India. It’s an ancient Hindu festival which announces the arrival of spring with a huge social merriment. The festival begins the night before with a bonfire which signifies good over evil. The following day starts the carnival of colors. The celebration includes dashingContinue reading “Holi : The festival of colors”
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park, half an hour drive from Houston downtown is a 4897 acre park in Texas, coupled with six lakes, creeks, hiking trails, campsites and star gazing opportunities all together. The marshy land here has become the ideal haven for American alligators, raccoons, venomous snakes and over 300 species of birds. We were there onContinue reading “Brazos Bend State Park”
The Duo’s journey
14th Feb, 2008.He called me on my land phone and said “bhalo kore exam dis” (good luck for your exams). I had my board exams starting the next day. But I really really expected him to say something else, which he didn’t. And I was pretty sure there’s no chance between us. Who knows what’sContinue reading “The Duo’s journey”
Galveston Mardi Gras!
We all have heard of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, but how many of you have heard of Mardi Gras in Galveston? Galveston is an island city in the state of Texas, of the United States. You get to enjoy the balcony party, watch the lavish Carnival parades and enjoy the wonderful beach sunset atContinue reading “Galveston Mardi Gras!”
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