As promised following are details of our vacation:

21st June, 2007 - Bena & the kids arrived to Goa on the 21st of August at 9am after being delayed on flight for about 2 hours because of heavy rainfall and the runway being flooded.  Upon arrival, they visited Mr. Santosh Kurtarkar (the contractor for Kurtarkar Contructions and for our building Kurtarkar Gardens).  Crystal received the keys to our new flat and Bena opened the door to our new asset.  Click here to view the pictures.

24th June, 2007 - Bena & the kids joined my parents in Siolim to celebrate San Joao festival.  This festival is well-known and specially celebrate in Siolim in the most colourful and traditional manner.  It began with all the villagers attending the Mass at Tropa Church (for the serious part of the festival).  This followed by all the grown-up & kids heading to St. Anthony water well.  This is where the kids jump into the well and have grownup to help them out.  This is symbolized as being "Baptized".  Next was the colourful Boat and floats flowing to St. Anthony Church (the central church of Siolim).  Everyone was rocking with Lorna, a famous singer from Goa.  Click here to view the pictures.

19th July, 2007 - Yes, the day when I arrived... The morning was busy, cause we had to arrange for 2 events in the evening.  There was not much for me to do, just minor touch-ups here and there.  It was a day filled with double joys... First, we had our home blessing at 4pm in the evening - followed by the the 2nd joy, my birthday :)  My mum, aunt & her family, my in-laws and a dear friend.  A small gathering but filled with joy, I must say.  Click here to view the pictures.

Our home - We celebrated India Independence day & Our Lady of Assumption feast on the 15th of August and had a small lunch for our near ones.  Click here to see our home decorated with wonderful furniture made of Burma Teak wood and was hand picked by my wife.  I arrived home to find all furniture in-place and ready to be used.  2 heavy beds with great mattress & side tables, beautiful dinning table with a strong glass top, sofa set (3 + 2) with a tea poy and a gorgeous tall showcase...

Yes, my dear fans... We've back in Kuwait... Bena & the kids had left on 20th of June to Goa... I, followed them on 18th of July... After spending 2 & 1 month respectively we arrived back on the 22nd of August...  Details of the trip will follow soon (I will try my best to fill you with all the facts)...  In summary, although there was heavy rainfalls in Goa - almost everyday - life was still fun filled with alot of various activities...  After coming back, we tried to get adjusted to the time change... I know it's not much but after a vacation this seems to be always the case.

Now with the weekend change... We all off on Friday & Saturday... Very close to the holidays back in Goa...

Don't move from this channel... Loads of pics coming soon...