When I was living in UK ( 1995), I met a mallu doctor at a dinner party. She had just come back from a trip to US and was talking about Grand Canyon. I had no idea what Grand Canyon was, so I asked ” What is Grand Canyon?” There was a pin drop silence in the room. Apparently I was the only 24 year old on planet earth who has never heard of Grand Canyon.
And Grand Canyon became a part of my must do list. Kathleen Noonan wrote recently “In life, we work to deadlines, most of us. Yet, no matter how silver-tongued we are, there is one deadline we can’t talk ourselves out of. On the day we die, what is not ticked off the must -do list will remain not ticked off, The deadline will arrive.
Kids and I are leaving next week for a 6 weeks vacation to US. Funds are limited and I have no idea how much this trip is going to cost me. Apart from visiting the ivy league colleges on west coast and east, a trip to Disneyland and then the grand canyon, I have no idea where I am going. I have hired a car.. After grand Canyon, I might head to Mexico and then fly to NY and from there to .Boston..New Orleans..ah the list is endless and madness too for wanting to visit east coast during winter 🙂
Oh Wow!! Happy Journey!! I need to take lessons from you on how you managed to get 6 weeks off from work and school!
Hope this is a joyous trip!!
MS: Mandatory shutdown from 23rd until 5th, plus me willing to take unpaid leave, plus me having to study and submit assignments while I am away..
I hope this will be a great trip.. I miss loooooooong drives and finding new places. I was hoping to read and find out where to go and what to do, haven’t had the time. So after finishing Disney, then to grand canyon and then I am just driving where the road takes me and then in mid December I will head to NY..
Hi Sarah,
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas!
Angel
Angel” Thank you
I live in the East Coast….in Virginia…15mins from Washington DC…you are welcome to be our guest…We will be away from Dec 2nd -5th…..but the rest of the time we are here….so if you need a night’s stay or a home made meal please drop by….
Shalini: I will keep that in mind. Thank you so much for the invitation.
Happy Journey Sarah,
We are going to miss you …
Anju
Anju: Thank you. I will miss blogging for sure.
Seriously, you can drive in US on an Aussie License?
Joan: Seriously, why would having an Aussie license and driving in US a big deal? Why wouldn’t I be allowed to drive in US with my Aussie license? Technically, I should have an International driving permit, which is just a translation of the original language on the license from whatever it is to English. But in my case my Australian license is in English and so far I was never asked for a International driving permit in US and have hired cars using my Aussie license.
Enjoy your Trip and Happy Holidays!
Goutham: Thankyou
I figure you tight rope walking across Grand Canyon with your three kids beating Nik Wallenda!
Enjoy well the trip. Take video of the whole trip in a professional style, like a movie ( we can give it in the Malayalm channel Safari, I will do the Malayalam commentary).
After travelling so far you may reach a new continent. We expect discovery of some new land!
Best wishes.
Hi Sarah..
Almost 5 yrs back when I was searching for ‘mundu neriyathu’ or something like that…I stumbled upon ur blog… and then I started reading it..I was second time pregnant then…it was lovely…then baby came andthen there was a problem with our internet and so on and i couldnt continue reading and then left it there..few days back i thought of u and started reading again.. from the start. And suddenly there was a problem with the site…u had written that someone had hacked it…I was sad that this time too i would not able to re ad ur whole story…. i just checked and its up…great..u write so well..reading about ammachi and how ur chappal got stuck in themud…makes me laugh…even though I am reading it for the second time…u r a superb writer…I am reading the blog and would love to complete it this time….both kids have go to school and I have a lot of time 😀 ….u take care and have a great holiday….
Hey,
Do let me know if you need any help. I live in Houston.. I can inbox you my number.
Good to be here after a long time and see that the blog is still active!
See you around 🙂
Happy holidays
GBU
Arti
Sent you an email to your dafto ID. I’m just a state away from the Grand Canyon State. Safe journey and happy holidays 🙂
Hey Sarah,
Love your blog! I am reading past 2 years. Many at times felt that we have lots of resemblances in life. Always wanted to drop a line to you.
Happy to hear that you are coming to US. Pl let me know if I can be any help . We are in Dallas, Texas.
Enjoy and a safe trip!
Regards
Deepthi