BavaTed
November 22, 2014
We went on our first business trip together to Nairobi, Kenya. The highlight was being offered ostrich, lion, crocodile & zebra .. oh my! at the infamous Carnivore restaurant in Nairobi, Kenya.
Bava doesn't remember sitting beside me at that dinner but still wonders "Why was he wearing a turtleneck?"
Our next mission together was to Burundi at the once elegant "Source du Nil Hotel". Here we had lots of time to chat. Bava complained about the non functioning elevators in the hotel and educated me about Gustav - the man eating crocodile that lives in Lake Tanganyika. I told her about my interest in moose farming. That's when we knew we were both weird.
I was born and raised in Winnetka, Illinios USA! (Just north of Chicago)
Me, my parents and my sister Laura spent many summers on the Oregon Coast where I developed a life long love of nature and travel.
I was born in Jullandar, Punjab, India! and at the tender age of two became a Canadian when my father began our whole family's immigration to Calgary, Alberta.
Later, my sisters and I spent many a year herding goats and chickens on our Bearspaw farm.
It was here I developed my love for travel and nature (and loathing of goat cheese).
Ted Schreiber, Laura Schreiber and Susie Schreiber.
This photo was from my Aunt's 100th Birthday party and my 18th Birthday
Left to right are :
Me, My Grandfather & Cousin Will.
Laura, my Mom, her sister Judy, My Grandma, my Mom's youngest sister Joanne and her daughter Becky
My Dad (and our dog), my cousin Connor, David Meyers, my Great, Great Aunt Manie (Mary) and my cousin Matt.
Laura, Duncan, Robert and Ian Hacker
Its not often we can all get together. Blessed to be able to celebrate Mom/Dad at their Anniversary. Aug. 2013
Paternal Cousins and Uncles and Aunts
Maternal Cousins and our beloved late Biji
The newly-weds Seema and Nitin! July 2014.
Another mission to Africa. This time the destination was Arusha, Tanzania on the outskirts of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Nearby and off the main tourist path lies Lake Duluti, a spiritual and mysterious little crater lake that is home to more than 130 bird species. We spent the day in a canoe and think we met them all!
Malachite Kingfisher (AKA the hummingbird of Kingfishers.)
October 2012
Ted wanted to show Bava his hometown so yes, that's us reflected in Chicago's Millennium Park Cloud Gate, AKA "the Bean".
August 2012
ride by cherry trees
a flower blooms in purple
she steals the show
DC Cherry Blossoms March 2013
Bava was jet setting somewhere and I was returning to DC. Our paths crossed and we spent a weekend exploring Amsterdam: seas of tulips, bridges of bikes and of course, red lights. We also met the Queen!
Amsterdam, May 2013
Yet another mission in Africa! (there's a theme here!) This time at Victoria Falls, Zambia.
I knew Bava was really magical (or perhaps a witch?) when I discovered she could make rainbows come out of her head.
Victoria Falls and Bava Bows
Zambia, July 2013
Bava had a speaking engagement in Prince Edward Island and Ted came along for the ride. Here he is being a turbine but sadly, only blowing hot air!
Another stop on the PEI tour.
These two helped us escape from a Maize maze.
Those who know Bava have almost certianly heard something along the lines of "Hey! let's see if there are any geocaches around here!" - Shes the queen of treasure hunting.
'www.geocaching.com/
On a recent trip with friends to Arctic Circle, Bava worried Ted's interest might be waning, but he was just feigning.
Some of the suggested captions:
"Getting a head of climate change"
" I have killed winter!"
"There'sno(w)man who wouldn't lose his head over Bhava ..."
From Rovaniemi - The Official Hometown of Santa Claus
Finland, February 2014
Lessons Learned: Never take on Canadians in winter sports.
MUSH! If you go searching for the Northern Lights, go by dog sled and take some Canadians with you. Pristine Finnish forests and snow
Finland, February 2014
(ed. note. beware of Bava and Snowballs)
When not snowmobiling or sled-dogging - reindeer sleigh is quite a civilized way to get around.
On a winters day, friends and hot chocolate go together like St. Petersburg and Tsars.
And there's no better place than Cafe Singer, in St. Petersburg (Russia, Not Florida)
Ted and Bava sought blessings at the DC Gurdwara.
Ted has embraced my Indian heritage and as you may soon see, can Bhangra with the best of them!
Engaged at the Washington Canoe Club! (The option to toss her in was tempting!)
Washington, DC, September 2014
Afterwards we took an evening stroll down Pennsylvania Avenue - the street where the Obamas live.
The proposal continued...even more official with shiny sparkly things!
A picture-perfect autumn evening on the river.
Making our moonlight getaway.
Washington, DC September, 2014
In the words of Bava's Dad - "Mission Accomplished!"
Oct 18
2014
Cannon Hill Farm
20975 Willisville Rd
Bluemont, VA 20135
United States
A Prayer for My Pumpkin
So special his colours, shades and timing
Comes to me first in blossoms then patches
Watches, was waiting so cautious
He knows his day will come
My Pumpkin’s only fate is fun
So I'll carve him up good!
Bake, cook, soup, its all, well good!
Gouge his inners, scratch up the skinners
Of course it’s all for B-mine, oh I mean, benign benefit ;)
Lighting up beautiful insides, shining through what’s yours and mine
Thank you
My beautiful country bumpkin, pumpkins.
Nov 20
2014
Wadhwa Residence
262020 Poplar Hill Drive NW
Calgary, AB AB T3R 1C7
Canada
Nov 22
2014
TO 2:00 pm
Banff Park Lodge
222 Lynx St
Banff, AB T1L 1K5
Canada
Nov 22
2014
TO 7:00 pm
Nov 23
2014
TO 12:00 am
Banff Park Lodge
222 Lynx St
Banff, AB T1L 1K5
Canada
Nov 29
2014
Tasty Indian Bistro
8295 120th Street Delta
BC V4C 6R1
Vancouver, BC Canada
Jan 24
2015
Somewhere Cool in DC
To be announced at a later date!!
DC United States
Enjoy the ultimate Rocky Mountain Canadian experience while being pulled by Huskies in your cozy sled. Feel the energy and excitement from the dogs as they haul with great enthusiasm and whisk you through breathtaking scenery and lush snow covered forest. Get up close and personal to the wonderful families of canines. It is an opportunity of a lifetime!
Located in the town of Banff, in Alberta’s Banff National Park, the Banff Upper Hot Springs has all the amenities of a modern facility in a splendid historic spa and bathhouse - against a backdrop of Banff National Park’s spectacular alpine scenery. You can relax in the comfort of soothing natural hot springs where travellers have come to "take the waters" for more than a century.
Take an 8 minute ride in a safe, glass enclosed gondola as you ride up to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Savour 360 degree spectacular views of the majestic rocky peaks that surround Banff as your eyes focus to Lake Minnewanka in the distance.
Enjoy lunch at the Summit Restaurant or dine at the Panorama Restaurant. If you are feeling adventurous you can hike up the Vista Trail Boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak or to the true summit of Sulphur Mountain on the South East Ridge Trail.
For the ultimate family fun, look no further than Mt Norquay’s tubing park. Jump on a tube in a large group of friends or family and take a fast, thrilling ride down the long, wide chute, as your heart beats in your throat! The tube park runs alongside the Mt Norquay Ski Area and offers a café so you can warm up after getting your adrenalin fix.
Banff offers both indoor and outdoor skating with skate rentals available at Bactrax and Snowtips. Choose from the Waldhaus Rink operated by the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – accessible by the Bow Falls parking lot. From December to February there is the Snow Days skating rink right in downtown Banff. The Bow River is also accessible for skating if you are looking for peace and quiet. Skating on Lake Louise has been rated as one o the most spectacular skating rinks in the world.
Take in the beauty of the mountains and rich forests around the town on snowshoes. A great way to exercise, breathe in the sweet mountain air and peacefully explore nature. Guided tours are available through White Mountain Adventures offering unique snowshoeing adventure at Sunshine Village Ski Resort.
Bava & Ted
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