My trip to Vancouver,Banff,Canada

Butchart Gardens in Victoria Island was spectacular and full of color. Weather was cool, sunny and perfect. I love gardens and visiting Butchart Gardens was indeed a treat.

My next trip

We will be going on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver to Banff in a couple of weeks. It is supposed to be a spectacular train ride and we are looking forward to this trip. As always, I will take lots of pictures and share some highlights after my return.

Right now I am having fun with planting flowers and vegetables in my garden.

Learned something new

Today I was at Walmart shopping for more flowers(yet to find space for them) and found a herb plant called Stevia. Its leaves are so sweet and it is supposed to be a natural sweetner with no calories and can be used instead of Splenda or Equal. Imagine my surprise when I heard that. I love growing herbs, so I bought the plant. I tasted the leaf and it was very sweet. I am trying very hard not to buy more plants but it is just not happening.

Beaches Resort-Turks and Caicos

Just got back from visiting Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos. We were welcomed with cold towel and drinks upon arrival, given the grand tour of the resort and got to dine at Marios, one of the 16 restaurants located in the Italian Village. At 7 PM, I became one of the kids marching with the the Sesame Street Characters roaming around the resort. Then dressed up in white we were off to dancing at the beautiful club liquid. Next day, spent time on the beach. The ocean water was clear, blue, warm and beautiful. You have got to get there to really experience it. I also went on the lazy river and the pool. Want to get away with your friends or family? email me for info latha@dreamntravel.com.

Boat house - Dal Lake,Kashmir, India

The Dal Lake is a famous lake in Srinagar, capital of the state Jammu & Kashmir. It is well known for its approximately 500 Victorian-era wooden houseboats. The lake is surrounded by mountains on its three sides. Romantic rides are offered in Shikaras(boats) just like the Gondolas in Venice. In 2007, we stayed in a houseboat for 4 nights and had a lovely time. All the vendors come to you in small boats to sell their goods. We had our own cook giving us homemade meals. Weather was sunny and cool and the people were so friendly and welcoming.

With Friends at Christ the Redeemer Statue,Rio De Jenero,Brazil

In 2006, 8 of us travelled to Brazil and visited the "Christ the Redeemer" in Rio De Jeniro. In July 2007, it was named as one of the new seven wonders of the World. I have already been to five of the new seven wonders(do you know what they are?). Can't wait to see the 2 wonders I am yet to see. They are Petra of Jordan and Chicinitza, Mexico.

Sunrise over the Mediterranean

Enjoy the video of sunrise over the Mediterranean. It was a serene and peaceful feeling to watch it from the Cruise Ship when it was so quiet because majority of people on the ship were not up yet.