Missing NOIDA

Changes in the life are always Inevitable...! After 8 years of staying in NOIDA, I decided to come down south. Its not a easy decision, but need to go ahead with that. Whenever i had think of Noida,its very special to me. I really achieved many things in my career and personal life. So it always cherishes me.
I still remember me the day when i came to NOIDA 8 yrs back without even knowing how far its from delhi. Since at the time , I was fresher out of college and looking for a break through in getting job. With help of one my best friend (advisor, nice and simple gentleman, lives in Singapore now) , I got a chance to attend the interview in Noida. I got through the interview and settled in a job.
Few years Back:-

• Just to stand in Ganga shopping complex chick watching
• Remember the weekend cricket during winters, still luv it :-) in Sector 30 Park.
• weekend trips to various places in Delhi by DTC.
• Waiting for sale in Lajpat Nagar by any brands.
• Planning trips during some holidays along weekends (Bhadkhal lake, Manali, Nanintal, Mussourie).Though we couldn't see much but enjoy in mini buses along with friends
• Enjoying the daily ride in Banghel bus to sector 37 to NEPZ.
• Roaming in Atta market during the New year eve in winter.
• After leaving that company guest house, staying in Raju's house
• Got to know many new peoples, most of people come in search of job, some succeeded and few return back.
• watching kids playing in our apartment park.
• Got new yamaha bike, one of my childhood dream.
• Going to delhi to watch night show movie to Chanakya and PVR Theatre
• Food in Andhra bhavan
• Going in cab to Karolbagh for shopping.
• Swimming in Sec 15A club, enjoyed it ;-)
• First International trip - NEPAL via UP (really funny one)

Recently:-

• Along with friends in Cafe Coffee day in Atta market.
• Kathi rolls before Debon Meat Shop in Sector 29.
• Great food from Karims, Swagat, the Kabab factory , Bercos and masala magic.
• Great parking in Great India place.
• Late night movie shows in Waves.
• Driving in DND and Greater Noida express way.
• Half an hour nap in our AC buses to office.
• Metro in Delhi
• Malls like Great India place, centerstage mall, shipra mall, Ansal plaza Pacfic mall and ofcourse gurgaon malls.
• Accessability of everything within 10 mts of drive. (well planned city)

Even though there are also few moments of unhappiness also, lots of moments to cherish.

Tour De Grenoble

Whenever i sit to update my blog, something pops up in between. I thought of updating my trip to France by end of May. As i was in transition state (Transit in Job and shifting new place), it was really very difficult for me to get some time to spare for blogging.

This trip is always special because its my first trip to Europe. Grenoble is small Town near the Lyon in south east of France. Much closer to Swiss and Germany. It lies in the valley covered by Alps on three sides and lies in between two rivers (R.Drac and R.Isere). Its with full of scenic beauty, Even in the summer its surrounded by snow capped peaks.

This trip was really break for me from Delhi's Summer. As expected, Europe is so beautiful. The whole way to Grenoble from Lyon is rich in the scenic beauty. While comparing to the US, Roads are small , we can see many small cars and hatchbacks (mostly Renault, Volvo, Bmw, Volks, & Audi ).

Its so small city with buildings depicting the typical french architecture. City is connected well by the Tramways which goes through the streets. Its really difficult without knowing french. Its very difficult the french way of pronunciation (like shopping known as "Grant Place" which is pronounced as "GoPlaa"). Everything from TV program to Newspaper is in french, so its difficult to time pass. There are all kind of foods available and variety of restaurants.French people are very friendly and fun loving people. They also care very much about the physique. Its very common that people come to office in bicycles. Every road has separate lanes for Bicycles. French Girls are very pretty ;-) . Since France is famous for its wines, people love to eat and drink. French desserts are awesome. PDA (public display affection) is very common. French people are very hospitality in nature and also very helping in nature.

Comparing to US, France is much better, very friendly , very beautiful. But France is much costlier, everything except the alcohol is very costly. Even the French perfumes are much costlier.

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