We went to a 8 days vacation.. 8 days in Rocky Mountain Canada, a 1500 KMs drive..
Ajey is leaving for college in two days so technically it was one of those good bye vacation.
The trip is such an example of so called “all in one”
We have seen the kindness, fun, frustration, happiness, excitement and joy and sadness all at once. A special family like us cannot prepare of any kind of vacation, we do try and some time we succeed sometimes we fail. We plan ahead and learn many things along the way. This saree is all about that.
Anand doesn’t do good with any change and It was a series of changes.. The day of departure and first flight was tough. The flight anxiety was gone once the plane took off. everything started with apprehension but by the end of day, everyday… my son amazed me with his strength. We did see whatever we wanted and more. but It all was not that easy..
Finally the last stop of the trip, a beautiful town of Banff.. I just loved the town. The Second day after whole day of sightseeing the two of the Pandeys ( Senior and Junior) decided to stay at the hotel to spend their last evening relaxing. I didn’t want to “waste” a beautiful evening eating room service. I needed a much needed my time too.I was exhausted emotionally. Don’t get me wrong I love my boys but we all were together 24*7 for a week. Ajey realised its better to get out with mom for a nice dinner. So two of us went for our mom and son dinner date. I put on this Lukhnavi chikan work and drove a “Dodge Durango” to cheer me up.
This saree will always be a reminder of walking all over Banff Downtown that evening, how I drove/ walked feeling feminine and strong at the same time.