Anya striking a pose in the cabin...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/17.jpg


The fields slowly gave way to a breathtaking view of the countryside as we headed towards the mountains ahead...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/19.jpg


And the train started its twisting and turning along the mountainous terrain (check the sheer drop on the left)...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/21.jpg


Turning as the train crossed an unprotected bridge...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/22.jpg


Turn, turn, turn...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/24.jpg



(Contd.)

View of a mountain river in the distance...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/25.jpg


The river cutting through the mountains (barely visible as a stretch)...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/26.jpg


Finally, the river broadening out into a huge body of water on the left...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/27.jpg


Mom on the journey back home...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/28.jpg



I missed out on many other great scenery shots during this journey - the train entering a stretch of caves cut through mountains (!), and so many tunnels on the way (I counted about 60), monkeys in the railway stations in between, rocks made from sheer marble, long mountain shots from the distance...maybe next time.


And to wrap up, the rangoli Anya made this Diwali...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g1...navi/13Ran.jpg


A very humble effort, compared to the ones she has done before. Anyway, it still looks pretty decent.



Until the next time! Ciao!

Congratulations on your new home.:) I'll never forget moving into our new home with our newborn daughter (19 years ago). Very exciting times.

Great pictures man, LOVE the rangoli and the house looks great. Pics of your dvd room when it's done! :)

Many Many Congratulations to you & bhabi for your new beautiful home, V! Great pics, and yeah...agree with Des, upload pics of your DVD racks.:)

Wow! Congrats on the new house, V! Very beautiful pictures of the trip.

Congratulations V! Beautiful scenery, and love the exterior of your house.

Looks like a pretty sweet set up, thanks for sharing

Good luck on the new digs Bro. Looks great.

Nice pics. Lookin' good there.