That said, life with baby Kiran has been busy and eventful. Since my last post, Kiran has had many firsts. His first visit to Toronto (via car - a normally 9 hour journey taking 16 hours). His first visit to France and flight via airplane. His second visit to Toronto and his first really really bad cold/sore throat. He's now suffering through his first earache - possibly as a result of the previous cold/sore throat and taking antibiotics.
We had a fantastic break visiting Reykjavik, Iceland (2 nights); Copenhagen, Denmark (5 nights); Various locations in Brittany (a week), France; and finally a very brief return to Galway, Ireland (2 nights). The really nice part was meeting up with my two sisters at different occasions in Copenhagen and in France. We also got to catch up with most of the French family as well as some good old friends in both Copenhagen and Galway!
Arrived back on Monday and now still getting sorted. Last night was completely wrecked with the jet lag. Haven't gotten to sorting pictures or doing anything much as yet.
Having a wonderful time catching up with history in Copenhagen after visiting Reykjavik for two days. Read an intriguing story about the former Kings and Queens of Denmark and my interest grew to encompass learning about Danish history and culture. Incidentally, I learnt quite a bit about Icelandic culture as well while visiting their National Museum - one of the best museums I have ever visited in terms of information decimation. The National Museum in Copenhagen isn't as good for explanations and storytelling, but it is free.
The time is just zooming by and I'm counting down the days to our return to Boston. Having a great time meeting up with friends. Especially the ones who I see almost every time I'm in town. A week is actually a very short period of time.
Reached Toronto via various interstates where the speed limit appeared to be a 'suggestion'. Curious why both the US & Canada don't just increase the rate (but I suppose the habit of going 10 above the limit...
It rained for two days straight. My birthday came and went and we celebrated by going for Japanese with Lin Clark who is now taken up position in Galway as a replacement for Steph. Nothing much to report and so no major blog entries.
We had a few friends over for a game of Werewolves - Oshani, Mithushi, Varuni, & Rukshan. I made a pumpking curry for the first time - and learnt how to make watalappan as well. More pictures are on flickr.
Several BOFs were carried out last night enroute to Boston with Lisa, Susan, Jeannie, Travis, and myself. Incidentally we also got held up in customs due to yours-truly and I am greatly thankful for their patience (and nonchalance) at having to wait an extra 1.5 hours to cross the border. ;)
That said, I'm officially a glorified house-wife with a CAPITAL H-4! :) I still qualify for the TN and customs were happy to reassure me that I could return once I have a job offer suiting my credentials. PHEW!
Guidebook for the trip:The Rough Guide to Italy
(We found this to be adequate to our budgeting needs though it's
lacking the history and detail of some of the other books. Ideally
would have taken the DK guide - but decided budget factored over
history and interesting detail. This english version was bought at the
last minute from the Gibert Juene in St Michel, Paris.