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Ah, the post comes rather late. But, I’d rather pen this one down.
Andorra was the vacation that happened – even before college officially closed. On Thursday, the 18th, I was off to Andorra. Because of the famous strikes, I missed my connecting train at Marseilles and then the connecting bus from Toulouse – by a mere 6 mins. Stayed on at Toulouse for the evening, and took the bus next day to Andorra. I had an awesome time with my cousins. We even went to Spain’s Seu D’urgell for a lunch one day. 
My Aunt made sure I got to have all the little things that I miss – from back home. Even the same Sindhi recipes for some particular bhaajis. *drools* Andorra photos are up on my flickr set. Some more will be added later.
Paris was the vacation that did not happen. But I’m glad I stayed on. Had an awesome new year’s eve dinner, among other things, that would probably not be possible ogling at Eiffel tower fireworks at night.
Since I did not take my camera along to the last trip at Les Deux Alpes, some of Haiyong’s and Chang’s pictures have been uploaded here, with their permission. Thanks guys! Ruchna has a hilarious account of what happened at the Ski trip.
Now, less than a month before the exams start. And then, the next vacations! 
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I happened to watch Yuvraaj yesterday (out of boredom and no other handy choice) and it looked like the movie has been shot just because they had to. It seemed as if towards the end, the director got bored of directing the movie, so ended up with the abrupt hospital scene and ended it right there. Not the sorts of things Mukta arts produced in the Past.
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o Sometime last month, some of us decided to break the monotony of home to college and back, and went to Monaco for a day instead. Saw “The Casino” (from outside – to go inside, you need an evening dress and a passport, and ofcourse, lots of cash). Saw an amazing number of Porsche and Ferrari cars. There are gardens – trees even on top of terraces of buildings in Monaco. Some people there have awesome toys. Took a ride after years – it was a crazy machine, but hell, I enjoyed it!
o After that followed a month of serious college work – labs, reports, projects, presentations, homework.
o Until last week, when we went to the Weekend of Ski to les2alpes. Fell on my backside over and over again. No broken bones. 
Its interesting, the things people do when they get drunk. Finally got to taste real fondue and the famous La Raclette (with baked potatoes) and loved it.
o Heading today to Andorra for a few days of much needed vacation – away from projects / slides / presentations / notes.
o Did I mention I loved the Raclette? So much so, that I went in to the same restaurant again, the next day to have some more.
o I have about 20 hours of journeys to make – and no books to read this week. Sad. Travelling without books after a long, long time. Currently trying very hard to read Harry Potter et le prisonnier d’Azkaban.