New Year’s Eve In NYC

New Year’s Eve In NYC

  After our layover in Frankfurt, we had a 2 hour layover in Ottawa, Canada. Then it was back on our return flight to NYC where we immediately got off the plane and headed to my New Year’s Eve party on a rooftop in Chelsea:     So far so good....
…And They’re Off!

A Wedding In Hawaii

  17 months ago I attended a wedding in Srinagar, India hosted by the Dar family. And 17 hours ago I attended another wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii hosted by another Dar family. Both unforgettable days.    - At time of posting in Honolulu, Honolulu...
…And They’re Off!

Sorta Like Deja Vu

  It would appear that fate like to play games with my travels. Two Julys ago I had been given a last-minute invitation to attend  (i.e. I crashed ) a wedding, which was hosted by a well-known Dar family in Srinagar. Last May I had been given a...
The Unexpected Aloha

The Unexpected Aloha

  Sometimes we at The Monsoon Diaries surprise even ourselves with some unplanned, last minute trips. Until approximately 48 hours ago, I had no idea would be in Hawaii. And here I am in Honolulu for 4 days. To give this context: I just completed my second year...