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One of the smallest post offices in the US
This is one of the smallest post offices in the USA, located in the Shenandoah Caverns, Virginia. Filed under: Places, Travel Tagged: Post Office, Shenandoah, USA, Vaishnavi Vittal, Virginia
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Masonic temple
I took this picture in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I wasn’t sure what a Masonic Temple was then but was curious assuming it to be something historically important. Turns out that these are actually...
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At the Smokies: Tourists disturbing animals
On a recent visit to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, USA, I noted how well-maintained the premises of the national park are. However, it seems like they have to put in place a mechanism to...
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Niagara falls in the cold
Filed under: Leisure, Places, Travel, Weather Tagged: Buffalo, Canada, Horseshoe falls, New York, Niagara Falls, Vaishnavi Vittal
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At the 9/11 memorial
Filed under: People, Places Tagged: 9/11, 9/11 memorial, NYC, World Trade Centre
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The survivor tree
The survivor tree was recovered from the rubble of the twin towers after the 9/11 attack. It is the only living thing to have survived the deadly terrorist attack that took place in 2001. The tree was...
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Street smoke in New York City
I always wondered why there was smoke emanating from the streets of New York City, very commonly seen on TV and in movies. Turns out that this is actually steam. The city actually has a steam system...
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Dolphin in the Atlantic
Filed under: Places, Travel, Wildlife Tagged: Atlantic Ocean, Dolphin, Florida, Key West
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On Wisteria lane
These are from the Wisteria lane (of Desperate Housewives fame) set at NBC Universal Studios in Hollywood, California. Though the show has concluded the set is still on display for tourists. The only...
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From the Shamu show
These are photographs from the beautiful Shamu show at the San Diego zoo. These killer whales were amazing and splashed us all over! Filed under: Places, Travel, Wildlife Tagged: California, Killer...
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Memories from school
The past few weeks have rekindled a lot of memories for me about school. For one, it’s because I’m staying with my childhood friend from school at her home in the United States. We have been...
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My list of fours
1. Four names people call me other than my real name Pain Bobby Athai Akka 2. Four movies I’ve watched more than once Stepmom Alaipayuthey Hum Aapke hain kaun The Sound of Music 3. Four books I’d...
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Finding Family
I have always thought of myself as an independent and free-thinking person. Growing up, I enjoyed quite a few liberties, thanks to my father. He did not really restrict me with regard to new things...
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Nephews
While I do not have too many aunts I am close to, I take my role as an aunt very seriously. And being an aunt is very special. I should know. Because I have three beautiful nephews aged 9, 3 and 1....
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