Snowflake and Niagara

Last few weeks has seen me travel a lot...10 days visit to Phoenix. Was quite a weather-shock to land in a place with 100 deg temp from one at 60! But was fun, at the end of the trip...not a bit of regret, in fact was surprised that 10 days flew so fast. South mountain, tempe lake, ASU campus, research parks, the Fanaa movie were just a few of the many exciting things that happened. Snowflake trip was easily one of the best ones I have taken at Phoenix. Horse riding, fishing, clubbing, the native Indian festivals were some of the fun activities in the 2 day long stay at a friends' place at Snowflake, a 3 hr drive from Phoenix. With a ranch of their own, they bred horses, goats, rabbits...it was so much exciting to be at a place cut out from the hussle-bustle of the city. Made quite a few friends and had loadds of fun!



Back to Columbus, and now was a trip to Niagara, my third visit to the falls but was the first one with parents and bros, was meant to be exciting! Drove to Pittsburgh from Columbus, a quick visit to the SV temple, some archanas for my Dad's b'day and drove thru the city bfore we headed to Niagara. The night view of the grand falls is awesome, I wont be exaggerating if I said I have never seen anything more spectacular in life! The lighting at the river side continues till midnight, after which we headed back to the hotel. The boat ride at Maid of the mist takes a close view of the Canadian falls in addition to the American falls. Its one thrilling ride! By the time we left for the hotel back, we were drenched but thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Will fly tomorr to CA and join work soon...little excited, a bit nervous...the next few weeks are quite crucial... new place, new people, new work place, new boss...a beginning of yet another chapter in life :)