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Some more Dubai Pics

Dubai holiday was one of my most memorable trips with my toddler, Adi!

                                          [Image by Abhijith Mohandas on Unsplash]

Bringing you some more Dubai pics.

In this pic below, you will find Jyotiraditya gearing up to raid the Disney toy store. Do you see the enthusiasm with which he's all set?




Levels of enthusiasm tend to dip when its time for Adi to eat....hmm! Unless its french fries, fried chicken or sausage.


Adi liked the French toast.


Adi loved the desert safari like anything as you can see below. When Adi insisted on doing this, I was really frightened that he'd get hurt. I kept telling him not to do this but he was insisting and well, the rest - you can see it for yourself. I was so frightened the bird would claw at him or something. They looked at peace with each other, thank God.






What has been your most memorable family holiday? I'd love to hear how your children enjoyed the trip and what makes it so special for you too!


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Malar Gandhi said…
Dear Swapna,

Its been a while, how are you? Loved your new profile picture:)

Boys are always adventurous, yes..I agree last picture gives a fright.

Hope you guys had a great time:)
April 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Asha said…
you have a lovely son! God bless him and read your previous post too on baba and noted the contents. excellent and enriching post!!
April 27, 2011 at 12:10 AM
R. Ramesh said…
Piddi kitiyo? valara kittiiii...hahaha.. entha swapna jiiii..hey very interesting posts here..thanks for sharing Baba thoughts also.. u guys came to dubai and yet v could not all catch up ..lets hope better luck next time..tc...wishes always to u n fmly...
April 27, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Anonymous said…
Nice pictures, I loved the last pic..He is indeed brave boy..
April 27, 2011 at 1:09 AM
Pinpaks said…
I love his stance in front of the toys! He is adorable. I think he is very smart, and I love that he is so adventurous. Every kid should have it.
April 27, 2011 at 1:42 AM
Swapna Raghu Sanand said…
@Malar - Loved your compliment:) Yep, we had loads of fun!

@Asha - Thanks, am glad you liked the posts. Hope you will visit again.

@RRamesh - LOL - :) Yes, hopefully, we will meet up next time.

@weourlife - I agree with you:)Thanks!

@Rohini - Thanks, he frightens me with such naughtiness. I keep fearing for his safety but I too believe that today's kids shouldn't be strapped to mother's apron. Some level of independent decision making at an early age will prepare them to face the competitive rollercoaster ride in their personal and professional lives.
April 27, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Rajlakshmi said…
he looks so cute... specially that look in third one :D
he sure looks pretty excited in the first one :)
April 28, 2011 at 3:40 AM
the snake said…
hey, thanks for dropping by. I hope you have a great time in McLo!

by the way, was going through some of the posts, the one about adi sleeping is very endearing..
April 28, 2011 at 7:25 PM
- Sugar Cube - said…
Lovely pictures!! He's so adorable! He must have had a great time in Dubai.
May 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM
Swapna Raghu Sanand said…
@Rajlakshmi - Thanks, yes, he was so excited all the time.

@snake - Glad u liked the post, do visit more often.

@Alice - thanks!

@Sugar Cube - we had a terrific time and so did Adi..thanks!
May 5, 2011 at 12:40 AM
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