I’ve loved driving ever since I learnt it. It is a ‘me time’ which I love. It has its own rules of safety and fun attached to it. In the last three decades I’ve driven in almost all kinds of circumstances. I can safely write this post on safe driving. Always starting with the ‘safar …
Packing & Travel abroad
When I’m packing for a trip abroad, I’m freaking out. ‘Will I forget something?’, biggest question is ‘How to fit everything into this suitcase?’ Biggest apprehension is: ‘Will it burst open on the way?’ Once the journey begins, Immediately, I move to ‘enjoying travel’ mode. Instagram and Facebook time, full time! Almost.? I’m conscious of …
Mahira-Rea and I, after 41 years – (Part II)
Hi, Everyone! I’m sure you were waiting for this post. You know, while being in Halifax I watched many videos on health and how to keep one’s brain at it’s best. It is all about having good relationships. As you know, my trip to Canada was surely about that! Did you read my last two …
Mahira-Rea after 41 years. (Part I)
We hugged each other tightly. Each one pulling away slightly to look the other in the eyes. Was it true? Finally! Our beaming smiles and laughter were unaffected by the onlookers watching us. My new acquired family, and Shib’s own were watching us, it was truly a great moment for us. A big Alhamdolillah and …
Our new-found family in Canada.
Hi, Everyone! I wrote this post during my flight to Islamabad. So, I’m going to tell you how I met my mother’s family in Sylvan Lake, near Calgary. Especially the details of how we are related, and how we found each other. Then a a bit about Sylvan Lake,and finally, my meeting with my friend …
Life in Halifax & now going to Calgary …
Living abroad, here in Halifax, literally, I’m afraid to step on the road. There are rules about everything. Stand here, don’t stand there, cross road here, like this, but not like this on the other crossing. Everyone seems to know all the rules…. Except me. I need to learn everything. All this takes time! In …
Islamabad to Halifax, Canada.
Hi Everyone! You must be wondering what I’ve been up to. It has been a month since my last post on August 10th 2019 here. Well, it’s not because of anything except that I was going on a holiday to Canada, and was busy preparing for it. When I reached here, the lead of my …
Drive into the clouds
Drive into the clouds All my life, I’ve loved mountains. When I look at them, my heart skips a beat. I feel so much gratitude, and happiness. Just looking at them, makes me feel happy. The closer I get to them, the happier I get! Is it the same for you too? Every few weeks …
Surprise trip to Muzzafarabad
The drive to Muzafarabad was great. There is a rough patch yet to be completed, but mostly in good shape. On the way we saw lovely views, driving along the Jehlum River. Water falls, streams and pine trees, the bushes along the winding roads, bursting with pink flowers, daisies, and lovely wild flowers. Crisp clean …