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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.

Sunday 18 July 2004 · Sony DSC-S70 · Carl Zeiss 7-21mm f/2-2.5

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.

80 degrees. Low humidity. 4 hours sleep. Sounds like a "Day out with Thomas" | Saturday 19 June, 2004 | Sony CYBERSHOT | 21 mm | 1⁄180 sec at f/4.0 | ISO 100
A Day out with Thomas 2004 | Saturday 19 June, 2004 | Sony CYBERSHOT | 10.6 mm | 1⁄140 sec at f/4.0 | ISO 100
A Day out with Thomas 2004 | Saturday 19 June, 2004 | Sony CYBERSHOT | 9.3 mm | 1⁄470 sec at f/5.6 | ISO 100
A Day out with Thomas 2004 | Saturday 19 June, 2004 | Sony CYBERSHOT | 10.6 mm | 1⁄60 sec at f/4.0 | ISO 100
A Day out with Thomas 2004 | Saturday 19 June, 2004 | Sony CYBERSHOT | 15.8 mm | 1⁄70 sec at f/4.0 | ISO 100
A Day out with Thomas 2004 | Saturday 19 June, 2004 | Sony CYBERSHOT | 8.1 mm | 1⁄470 sec at f/6.8 | ISO 100
A Day out with Thomas 2004 | Saturday 19 June, 2004 | Sony CYBERSHOT | 10.6 mm | 1⁄60 sec at f/3.4 | ISO 100

Nilima's Birthday

In the header image, from left to right, in order of their birth, are Shaan, Tejus, Nandani, and Kiran. Unfortunately, Nandini’s younger sister, Maya, couldn't attend.

Shaan and Tejus, the boys in the picture, share a special bond growing since their babyhood. Shaan is particularly vocal about his friendship with Tejus, often sharing stories and moments about their time together.

Kiran and her cousin Nandani also share a close and affectionate relationship. Bhavna and Nilima, who are sisters, enjoy dressing them in similar outfits, highlighting their familial bond. Despite being just three months older, Nandani looks noticeably taller than Kiran.

.Sony CYBERSHOT + Sony @ 10.6 mm, f/2.0, ISO141
.Sony CYBERSHOT + Sony @ 8.1 mm, f/2.0, ISO141