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Whirlwind India Trip- March 25 to April 3 2020

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As the puzzle around my move to the Phillippines got more and more complex, it became clear that the summer would not be a likely time for us to meet my parents as a family- as we had originally planned. Hence we decided very quickly to take the first week of spring break to go to India- and specifically Jamshedpur with the kids. My parents had often been lamenting about when they will see the grandkids- what with covid restrictions and their failing health. The plunge was taken- and we were soon cartwheeling towards terminal 3 departures right after my last MS teams meeting ended at 10.30 PM. The check-in process was not as bad as I had imagined. It was expected to be really crowded at the airport owing to the beginning of spring break- travellers with kids were wont to form serpentine queues at check in counters- and they did. But yet, I had expected more delays and was pleasantly surprised when we found ourselves at the departure area within 45 minutes- post checkin, immigration and...

Vihaan- A Renaissance Man

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A tank of mirth before his fourth and hope it stays that way his kiddie mix is his fix on my iphone 8 Rapunzel’s hair, his only care as he sings along Princess songs that his teacher imparted chorus Vihaan - is barely bothered.. When at home he’s what mum ordered When away his bonds are altered Forever .. in here and now, in here and now Vihaan- they say is sorted Counters any narrative that's reported Seeking refuge that his untruths afforded Facts wont get in the way...wont get in the way  A love so pure for pediasure, morning night and day chocolate cake that mummy bakes sometimes comes his way Knows his flags and his countries and capitals And with a World Map, he is rewarded chorus Vihaan - is barely bothered.. When at home he’s what mum ordered When away his bonds are altered Forever .. in here and now, in here and now Vihaan- they say is sorted Counters any narrative that's reported Seeking refuge that his...