Shaan has been playing with Thomas and his friends since he was about 1 year old. He has a huge collection of wooden trains and track piece stored a large Thomas themed toy chest.
Recently his massi bought him a battery operated Thomas train set which just happen to be similar to another set he already had. Shaan and I decided to put the two tracks together and build a super track. 
Category: General
The topics covered here didn't fall into one of my usual categories.
Summer garden
In June, Shaan, Kiran and I spent quality time planting these jalapeño plants together. It's been an enjoyable activity for us. Surprisingly, Kiran has been eating these peppers this month, and we've noticed something odd - they're not tikka (spicy) as we expected. It's pretty perplexing. There was this one incident where Kiran accidentally picked a hot one, but the rest were mild for some reason. We're baffled as to why only one was spicy while the others aren't living up to the usual jalapeño heat.
A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine
Shaan's fascination with "Thomas the Tank Engine" led us on a 2-hour journey to the Strasburg Railroad in Ronks, PA, a trip fueled by his enthusiasm for the beloved train character.
A Day Out with Thomas offers a unique experience for children and fans of Thomas the Tank Engine. This event features a full-sized operating steam locomotive, Thomas the Tank Engine, which takes guests on a 16-minute excursion. There was some disappointment about the duration of the Thomas and Percy rides.
Food and drinks, such as hot dogs, pretzels, and kettle corn, were available during the event, adding to the enjoyment even on a hot day in June. We did have the convenience of ducking into various stores to cool off, making the day pleasant.
Overall, A Day Out with Thomas at the Strasburg Rail Road offered fun and educational experiences.
