Skip to main content

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!


Labels:

Comments

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
Post a Comment

Most LOVED Posts

The Ugly Truth about Caste in Kerala

Many years ago, when I wrote this post on Kerala's caste system, I had not considered that people would start sending in abusive comments about one caste over the other. It baffles me that this is how Indians, all of us, continue to judge each other on account of caste differences.  [ READ: Guru Kripa: Powerful Lessons at the Lotus Feet ] My question is - why do you ABUSE any caste or community? I suggest that you read about the lives of great Masters and their stories - none of them judged anyone on the basis of caste.  You can read the life stories of Sri Adi Shankara Bhagawadpada, Tulsidas, Jnaneshwar, Namadev, Sri Aurobindo, Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, Shirdi Sai Baba, and many more Gurus in Sanathana Dharma. NONE of them endorse these caste hierarchies in Bhakti Marga. Assuming that Guru Sampradaya does not appeal to your sensibilities, do read this  new book 'Ants among Elephants' written by Sujatha Gidla, who writes about herself as being bor...
181 comments
Read more

Saree Woes 2

Our earlier discussion on Saree Woes really perked up my spirits. A big thanks to all of you for pepping me up. Okay, here's the good news. There was an unexpected late night party that I had to attend in Gurgaon. To be honest, I haven't had the time or energy to attend any such parties after Adi was born. I was sure I wouldn't have the confidence to make conversation with the glitterati, let alone feel confident to carry off wearing a saree. This is one of those parties where you have to be dressed very formally. Well, at the end of a working woman's day, you hardly feel ready to attend one of these parties looking like a moron, right? So, with very little preparation and very few hours left, I called on all the gods in Heaven to help me look a little younger and prettier since I don't have the magic to look young all on my own. Although I was tempted to wear one of my awesome Kancheevaram treasures, I knew it would be very difficult to drape it without any h...
33 comments
Read more

Best time to light diya

Want to know when is the best time to light diya or deepam at home? In most Hindu homes, 'deepam' or 'diya' is lit at least twice - once in the morning and then in the evening. For both times, brass is considered to be auspicious for lighting deepam or lamp at home. Clay diyas are also considered auspicious for lighting at home. When lighting diyas on Fridays, it is better to use ghee than oil, if possible. [ Connect with Svara on Facebook ] [Read: Vidyarambham - The Labyrinth Within] When Should I Start Lighting Diyas? The symbolic shift begins from darkess to light. Therefore, in the evenings, light diya before sunset to usher in divine blessings into your home. At what time should we light diya today? Every morning at sunrise and every evening before or at sunset. An ideal time would be to light the diya at least half an hour before sunset. Can we light diya after 12 PM? In Hindu homes, the diya is lit early morning at around sunrise and towards evening sunset. Can ...
Post a Comment
Read more

5 Things That Make me Cry

 1. Memories (some hurt, some soothe and some teach in a way it can never be replicated) 2. Demise of a specially loved one. [Read: Old Souls, Going Back Home] 3. Being away from my parents. 4. A truly bliss filled moment. 5. Listening to my favorite songs by my dearest Dasettan. (Dr. K.J Yeshudas). [READ: Remembering Ammumma and Watch Padmarajan's Films ] I've shared mine. Tell me yours .
20 comments
Read more

Thank You for the Kreativ Award

Lord, thank you for your love and grace in every moment of my life and for finding me worthy of this award.  A big thanks to Nivedita for this Award. I don't know if I deserve it but you make me feel that I do. You, the reader, helped me improve through every post. Your feedback and suggestions motivated me to write in the only manner that I know: from the heart. Thank you all for the love and patience. A big thanks to all my Twitter friends who have placed their trust in me and humbled me with their overwhelming support, friendship and acts of kindness. As the rules for accepting this blog award make it necessary for me to share 7 facts about myself, here we go: 1. Kochi is my favorite city. It's in my soul 24X7. 2. I dislike certain traits in people such as dishonesty/corruption, boasting, constantly finding fault or being judgmental about others to camouflage their own faults, leading purposeless but extravagant lifestyles and taking advantage of friendships for wrong...
21 comments
Read more