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My First Rendezvous with Snow

A month ago, I used to lament the fact that I have never seen snow in my life. Then, just like that, my wish was granted. I visited Dalhousie in March when there is almost no possibility of snow. But what are a few rules to bend if a wish needs to be granted. Thank you God.

Dalhousie, Himachal, Snow
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  1. Vaishali AhujaMarch 26, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Wow! Nice pic Vibha :)
    Now is the time when u should think about such a trip wid ur friends as well :p

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  2. Ashish AgarwalMarch 26, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I totally agree. She should have atleast got back some snow.

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  3. VibhaMarch 26, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    It was just an exploratory trip to see whether Dalhousie is worth a visit for my friends :P (I don't think there is an emoticon for a tongue-in-cheek)

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  4. TravellingcameraMarch 27, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    It looks like a Photoshoped pic...

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  5. GarimaMarch 27, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    Common guys....poora copy paste hai. Next blog entry Egypt ki hogi.

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  6. VibhaMarch 27, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    shucks...will have to scrap the Egypt pic now....

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  7. Taher KagalwalaDecember 31, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I agree with the commenters ... whoever wears designer sandals in snow? Ha ha

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