After our spring break in Rajasthan, we took two more trips - one in and one out of India to see friends from our days in Arizona. We spent a brief time in Muscat, Oman and then in Bangalore where we celebrated our 22nd anniversary. :) Both trips gave us the opportunity to meet up with people we hadn't seen in ages and to renew friendships. Beautiful!
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At Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport
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Off for a quick trip to Oman to see Rana and Dave. We hadn't seen Rana since 2006, and it was such a great visit. Spencer and I didn't get pics of our attempts at stand up paddle boarding, but even without evidence, we know it would be better called sit down paddle boarding in our cases!
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A trip to Bangalore/Bengaluru to see old, old friends from Phoenix - haven't seen them in 13-14 years! We had a wonderful visit. :)
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At Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport
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Off for a quick trip to Oman to see Rana and Dave. We hadn't seen Rana since 2006, and it was such a great visit. Spencer and I didn't get pics of our attempts at stand up paddle boarding, but even without evidence, we know it would be better called sit down paddle boarding in our cases!
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| A beautiful mosque in Muscat. |
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| Another gorgeous mosque in Muscat. |
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| An official building - Muscat. |
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| On a drive down the coast to Yiti. |
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| At the Grand Hyatt, Muscat - gorgeous lobby! |
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| Amazing stained glass at the Grand Hyatt, Muscat. |
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| More amazing stained glass. |
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| Rana, Eliza, and Debbie in the Grand Hyatt lobby as we all share photos. |
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| ...and take photos. too! |
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| Rana feeding the neighborhood cats - they love her! |
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| Tamra, the happiest rescued street dog in Oman. |
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| Rana, Dave, and Tamra in their gorgeous home. |
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| View from the rooftop terrace. |
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| Sunset from the rooftop terrace. |
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| Sunset #2 |
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| A morning walk on the beach with Rana and Tamra. |
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| Tamra running by on the beach. |
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A trip to Bangalore/Bengaluru to see old, old friends from Phoenix - haven't seen them in 13-14 years! We had a wonderful visit. :)
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| The view from Nandi Hill |
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| Aditya at the temple atop Nandi Hill |
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| in the temple |
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| A stepwell in the temple where the monks bathe on holy days |
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| Anne and Aditya at the stepwell |
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| Bipasha and Aditya |
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| People taking photos as the stepwall - and a monkey on the wall. |
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| Anne and Bipasha at Lalbach Gardens |
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| Photo of me in front of the gate to the Japanese garden - and a family posing for a group photo. |
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| Anne and Bipasha at the museum |
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| the museum |
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| State building in Bangalore |
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| Subway had two lines - which made me wonder why. Then I noticed the veg and nonveg lines! |
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| A cool bug in the garden outside our friends' place. |
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| A yummy India Pale Ale at Windmill Craftworks |
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| At Windmill Brewpub - great ambience! - with Anup, Aditya and Bipasha who is taking the photo. |
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| Happy 22nd Anniversary!! |
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| The train at Cubbon Park in Bangalore |
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| Remnants of a costume that struck me as worthy of a photo. |
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| The train in Cubbon Park |
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| Aditya and a hint of Anup |
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| Anup |
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| Entering Bangalore Castle |
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| At Bangalore Castle |
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