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Thyagarajan said: ↑

congratulations. that means you deserve something special. Treat yourself a fine chocolate cake butterscotch ice cream.
God's help seen in every task completed.
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Thanks sir Ate chocolate cake yesterday

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The two days update as follows. On Saurday we traveled to the destination and On Sunday my husband and I have completed the 66 miles cycling successfully. The emotions/joy experienced cannot be expressed easily.

The morning we woke up at 4 AM, handed the boys to my friend and went to the race. We sat in the car for 25 minutes as we were early. During that time we were observing how some of the other cyclists are getting ready for the race. It was joyful to see how each and ever small things they are taking care of them. By looking at them, Jan and I learned to prepare ourselves better for the next year race. We got out of the car and I called swami to be with me. We reached the starting line. In total there were 5600 people and to start with it was intimidating. But, they all were encouraging us as this was our first attempt. When the whistle went off, we all started and the cheering of the crowd made you smile. I got into my own pace, I wasn't cycling fast but I was aiming at the minimum required speed. Cyclist were passing me and I passed some. The weather was cold but it was great to race. The scenery along the Lochness river was simply astonishing. Cycling itself was like meditating. First 34 miles went so smoothly and then came the mountain climb, It was a steep climb for 5 miles. I went on with the lowest possible speed. When I reached the top of the mountain, two musicians playing the pipe and it was an enlightening feeling. After that hardest possible climb, cycling down was a great feeling, after this, there were small climbs here and there for the next 30 miles also. When I was in my last 5 miles, people started cheering and it gave us so much energy to finish the race with a big smile. The biggest joy is to see Jan and boys waving me at the end line (Jan finished way before me). That was simply perfect. In total, we cycled 66 miles and climbed 4009 feet. We started the training at the end of October. In February I broke my arm. I clearly remember how I felt at the A& E while I was waiting to be scanned. I was thinking about this race and at the moment nobody knows how I will I heal. Healing is an individual process. What got me here is definitely my commitment and persistence and of course almighty's blessings. When I was in the last 10 miles of the race I was started imaging the end line but obviously, I couldn't see that. This is exactly what I am feeling about my Ph.D. at this moment. I have faith that I will meet the finish line of my Ph.D. exactly similar to my cycling race.
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A fantastic update read of which would rejuvenate many. Quite a description of your race till finishing line akin to tour de france Armstrong!
2. Wish you more cycling, high altitude that can reach a plateau with high positive attitudes.
Regards.
God gives power to muscles and at the same time keep it supple.

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girvani - such a wonderful narrative you have presented. I felt like I am riding along with the crowd. Thank you for sharing.

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Dear @girvani and @Gauri03 ....ditto...an apple tree that we planted three years is also flowering this year for the first time!!! Yay!!
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hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This is a great update which I have been waiting to read from you.
Kudos on finishing 66 miles ... It's inspiring to read that inspite of your setback in between you still made it to the race and successfully completed it.
And good luck with Ph.D
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Thank you so much @Anusha2917. Your words means a lot for me. Thank you.

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Thyagarajan said: ↑

A fantastic update read of which would rejuvenate many. Quite a description of your race till finishing line akin to tour de france Armstrong!
2. Wish you more cycling, high altitude that can reach a plateau with high positive attitudes.
Regards.
God gives power to muscles and at the same time keep it supple.
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Thank you so much sir @Thyagarajan . Thank you for your blessings.

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girvani - such a wonderful narrative you have presented. I felt like I am riding along with the crowd. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much @radv . You are very kind

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girvani said: ↑

iddiyappam
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Did you make Srilankan Sothi as a side dish with the Iddiyappam?
A classic mouth watering combo though..

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Did you make Srilankan Sothi as a side dish with the Iddiyappam?
A classic mouth watering combo though..
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Indeed I made sothi with coconut milk. It is a must. Please visit me and I will make it for you!

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Indeed I made sothi with coconut milk. It is a must. Please visit me and I will make it for you!
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Here I am.. All set to come there..
You are tempting me so much with your food...

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Here is some English spoken by a docent

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I shared the video with spouse & she enjoyed.
Thanks and Regards.
It is said entry to man’s heart is through his stomach!
God & my spouse are listening I trust.

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