A month long vacation is over. I am back in New York, recuperating from the crazy, fun time I had in India with my family. We visited the northern part of India (where I am from) and the southern Part of India (Kerala), where my husband is from. The memories of the majestic mountains and the roaring sea, of spicy food and signature Indian sweets, of bargain shopping and luxe designer stores visits, of crazy traffic and open roads, of late night cups of 'chai' and endless chatting, of jaw splitting laughter and bitter sweet parting tears - I have it all boxed up in my heart to take comfort from when the time gets tough and I need solace.
Family. Home. Relationships. The stuff worth living for.
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The two week stay in my husband's hometown was heavenly. The fertile land of Kerala has tropical flowers blooming everywhere, the coconut trees dancing in sea breeze welcome you to the lush land often called 'God's own Country'. A must visit place if you are planning a trip to India.
Lucky to live just a few hundred yards from this sleepy beach. Bliss. |
Fashion wise, it was a comfortable, casual, easy-breezy kinda vacation. I made use of my colored denim and lightly layered them for the early spring weather. Who knew back home I'll be greeted with dipping mercury with wind chill that makes it feel in the 30s!! Good thing I have the warm memories of my vacation to see me through the chill of New York!
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I still can't forget my trip to Kumily in Kerala. Such an awesome place it is!
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ReplyDeleteHi Jyoti! Going to write you when I saw your comment:) Glad you had a great time in India, the photos speak by theirselves! Your country is so stunning, I am a huge fan of it, hope to visit it one day!:) Looking very stylish, congrats for the sweet family you have! Kisses dear! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks Lilli! yes, you should visit there sometime..Its a fun place to be!
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Such BEAUTIFUL photos!! So pretty. xo, Julie
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Awww such beautiful pictures...brought back memories of my trip home not so long ago!! Touched by every word you wrote! What a beautiful presentation of our country..and of course the styling bit, its bang on :-)
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Thanks Kalyani!! Yes, I think India is not 'all slumdog'! it is a beautiful, complicated place with good and the bad!
DeleteOh wow! From the pics, it did look like you had such a wonderful time. It's always great to see family, eh? :)
ReplyDeleteWow, didn't know your husband is from Kerala!! And the first pictures of the Himalayas are breathtaking!! Looked like you had a great, stylish vacation!
ReplyDelete:-) yes, I love Kerala!
DeleteAww..love all the pics...m too much in luv wid Kerala..n want to go thr again n again. U look fab n glad to see u had fun.
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DeleteYou look so well rested! Kerala looks like a dream - and I do love drinking Chai! When I was in Nepal, I made a point of picking up some Masala tea and some Chai :) Spring is heavy and humid in HK already, and the tropical cyclones are starting to rear their ugly heads, so I definitely miss winter already!!
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Deletethanks for your lovely comment!! like you pink pants!! looks like you've enjoyed your vacation and that it as worth it. happy for youu!
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Gorgeous photos! I'd love to visit India someday :)
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Thanks Abigail! Yes, it is an exciting place, if you plan wisely, India can be a great vacation destination!
DeleteU have a lovely daughter, and a great family ! I still have faint memories of staying in mountain trail resort, its a nice place to stay in ! Just came back from my vacation to Uttarakhand too, and Yes I witnessed the majestic Himalayas as well :)
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Thanks Surabhi!
DeleteLovely photos! And I agree, Kerala is heaven! I just love that state!
ReplyDeleteAnd your little girl is so cute :) God bless her. Love your pink pants and flowery blazer!!!
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Thanks Rosh! she is the light of our lives:-)
DeleteYou look so pretty - seriously this pictures are amazing... the beach ones are my favorite!
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Thanks Heather! I had a great time at the beach!
DeleteOoom, that looks like a paradise. Perfect pics. Have a nice day.
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Thanks Denisa..yes the mountains were really out of this world!
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Never been there before, but how beautiful!! Love the scenery and landscapes. Am glad you got to go home & spend time with family, that's so nice!! You look wonderful x
ReplyDeletethis is my frist time reading your post,vacation is always a wonderful thing,you can see you are so happy with your famliy
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ReplyDeleteThat looks like such an amazing trip! India looks so beautiful with all those gorgeous flowers and the beaches.
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I Never been in India but the pictures I'm seeing are very beautyful.
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The scenery looks great and that's a beautiful photo of the family. Love how you wore such bright pants on your trip.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such an amazing vacation - it's so nice that you got to visit both the north and south of India! I dream of going one day!! xx
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Thank you for sharing the photos - looks absolutely amazing!!! x
ReplyDeleteIt looks you had an amazing time there!! The pictures are simply fab!
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Wow, India! My family and I were considering going there this Christmas, now it might not happen and I'm sad. Your pictures really make me hope we do go!
ReplyDeleteHopefully soon you'll be able to visit!!
DeleteWow, lucky you, girl!! All those pics are making me nostalgic!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics, beautiful locations and I'm sure beautiful moments and memories!
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Thanks Juneli! Yes, I had a blast!
DeleteWow, that sounds like such an amazing vacation- and those pics are just gorgeous. Plus, who doesn't want to take an entire month off from every day life?!
ReplyDeleteWow, lovely photos. Kerala is really a nice place, lucky that you have a house nearby sea! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat and lovely vacation ... North to South :)
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Gorgeous pictures! I hope you had a wonderful time, I would love to visit India someday. Also, your pants are cute, that pink is very lovely!
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Amazing photos :) It must have been really great. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the first picture, so cute. And the pictures of the beach look amazing. Love your outfits too!
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What a lovely summary of your trip. It looks like such a wonderful time to spend with family. South India is so beautiful and serene looking - I'd love to visit one day!
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you lucky girl, Jyoti..you got to be in north and south India in the same vacay! The family photos are adorable. I am planning a trip to India and hoping to do some traveling myself :) mostly in the north part of India, though Kerala has always be the top of my must-visit places.
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Such a beautiful post...
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Look beautiful! Being gone a month, I would need a vacay after returning home!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time in India.
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WOW! What a beautiful vacation spot!
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