I'M ON A YAK.

The blogging has lacked a bit in the last couple of weeks due to the fact that we have been busy with work and.. (drumroll) we have been traveling from mountain range to mountain range!!!!  First up... Shimla!


My most awesome-amazing-incredibly loving-army officer Uncle (Bobby Mamaji) invited us to visit him in Shimla.  Shimla is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh (see below)

Map of the Northern states of India.

We had a crazy driver that drove like a maniac through the winding roads of the Himalayas.  I was so happy to put my feet on the ground.  That evening all of us went to the Gaiety Club for dinner on the mall (main shopping area) road of Shimla.  It was wonderful to sauce it up with some local wine and have a wonderful dinner with Bobby Mamaji and his friends.  

The next day Bobby Mamaji took us on a drive through the mountains because it was raining.  We visited beautiful places like Naldehra and Mashobra.

I'M ON A YAK!

The beautiful Himalayas

The Viceregal Lodge

My Mamaji dressed in his Colonel uniform!

Next up... We spent a weekend in Kerala! Anitha's family lives in Kottiyam. we got to visit the hill station Munnar and also go house boating in the back waters!  Kerala was absolutely gorgeous and I will definitely make another trip!

Native fish topped with sauteed onions and spices

Beautiful waterfalls we encountered on our way up to the Gatt Mountains

Best coconut juice I've ever had!

An elephant playing

The lake was just gorgeous

Rare goats in the background that are found only in the Gatt Mountains

Tea as far as the eye can see!

Yummy curries 

Boating in the Backwaters

Driving the Boat!

Both of the trips were amazing!  Thank you to the fabulous families that hosted us!