Memories to cherish

This year me and Rashmi have been quite fortunate to travel to some diverse places. Not that I have travelled more in an year before, I did travel to many places in India before but this year has been quite an experience. These trips have provided us with some unforgettable moments, three of which I would like to share today.

First of these moments came in Hawaii, a place which is closest to paradise in my mind. With so much of natural beauty to enchant you, it would be hard to see someone come out unscathed from here. We went to the summit of a volcanic peak,Halieakela in Maui on our visit. As we drove to about 10,000ft, we found ourselves on top of clouds and the sun slowly was setting below. The scattering of light , the abundance of pristine air and just your companion with you was truly divine. Second moment came when we visited Niagara Falls with parents. Just sitting there and watching the behemoth water body descend itself can be a hobby in itself. It's just a simple phenomenon but the sheer volume and ferocity of it makes you marvel at this creation. Last but not the least, came a moment when we made a trip to Las Vegas with friends. Vegas, a place unearthed from nowhere can provide each one with his or her own exciting moment. But for me, watching the mystical fountains in front of Bellagio, perform against a musical backdrop was magical. These fountains are tall and they scale heights very near to the top of the hotel that is seen behind it. We watched and re-waatched the show until we could pretend to be content and satisfied and moved on.

Needless to say, all of these will be imprinted in my memory in many many years to come.

P.S. I am aware that its not end of the year yet and there is scope for a small moment here or there.