Cleanliness is to be appreciated! Queue system to be learnt!Traffic rules!

I appreciate the way the people handle the waste here! We Indians have to learn from them this quality which is not at all observed in our country. Where ever I traveled, I was looking out if I could find any garbage any where. NO, NOT AT ALL! NOT EVEN A SPEC!!!How amazing! Even small children throw the waste in the trash.
Another quality which we have to learn from the Americans is the queue system. What perfect order they follow. I was comparing the contrast between the two nations! I was just imagining people following it while boarding the buses.....HOW WONDERFUL IT WOULD BE......

Look at the surroundings!

My God how Clean!

School Campus!

School Campus once again!

SPIC and SPAN! inside the building!

School foot ball ground and school building from my Apartment!

Traffic Rules. How meticulously they follow! We must learn from them. What is the reason for this? One is, concern for the nation. Second, fine. Imagine what would happen if fine is imposed in our country! I leave it to your imagination and solution......

My first experience in camping!!!

The very first week , on reaching Michigan, Mrs Pam Sparks my mentor took me on girl camping with her daughter Alli . It was my first experience staying in a tent, out in the woods! I was a bit nervous in the beginning about staying in the woods but I decided I should go and experience all American adventures !
We went to the camp site at 5pm , set our tents and went around the beautiful area! A lovely stream runs by with a small bridge over it leading to a dense forest with tall trees. It was awesome! What a scene ! A feast to my eyes and peace to my mind! There was a duck race competition , we threw small plastic ducks into the stream with our names written on it and screamed at our ducks to come first in the race. It was fun . As we were getting ready for the camp fire it started raining and we rushed to the small museum beside the camp site.  There was a show on astronomy and a story telling session to keep the children engaged. When the rains stopped we went out, enjoyed food at the camp fire and went out into  the thick forest area at 12 o'clock in the night. What a lovely experience, with sounds of the night birds in pitch back surrounding with a guide leading us explaining about them. I can still bring it into my memory the beautiful night!We came back to sleep in our tents. As we got near our tents it started raining but we got into our tents and laid down listening to the rain drops falling on our tents!!!

Little Alli and Me all set!

My tent next to Pam's

Pam and Me

Look at the thick bushes and trees!

My duck ready for the race in the stream!

PETS!

    It is really amazing to see the people here having different animals as their pets.  Not only dogs, cats,rabbits,even rodents!I admire their love and the time which they spend on them. Their patience in caring, feeding and attending them is praiseworthy!They take them to doctors for regular check ups and saloons for hair cut and trimming their nails. I also admire the reciprocation shown by the pets. The way they greet them, seek their attention and cuddle like a baby.  See how friendly they are !

Emily's dogs Izee and Reezy posing for a picture!

Ready to greet!

Welcoming!

Obeying instructions!

Seeking attention

C

Izy jealous of Reezy!

Megan's pet!

Always with a soft toy!

Cute little Lucy playing !(Melissa's pet)

Black squirrel!

 Emily with a Rodent!

      

BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!!!

Once again Melissa made my day ,yet another memorable one!!! She and her friend Chris took me for shopping!I could buy some gifts to take home!

At the mall with Chris and her son!

Melissa and me with the baby!

Beautiful decorations!

Getting ready for Christmas!

SOME MORE DECORATIONS!!!

THANKS GIVING PARADE !!!

Thanksgiving Day is a fun-filled event that you can enjoy with your family and friends. This occasion brings families closer and helps them build their family ties. A Thanksgiving Day parade is an event that is full of fun and people from all parts of America enjoy watching these parades.

The True Spirit of Thanksgiving is the symbolic representation of the establishment of peace on earth by peace between and among nations.  Floats of trees ,  animals and cartoons are there .On the float you will see the four roots, which are outstretched to the four directions so that all people may be be able to find their way to the great peace and be sheltered beneath it’s tender branches. The floats had messages which pay homage to the thankful harvest ceremonies of Indian people that were first shared with the newcomers to this land, as well as the thankful hearts of the Indian people as they shared all of their blessings with the wandering pilgrims.
  Melissa as usual took me to this memorable event. Her mother asked me to wear layers to protect myself from the cold, gave me scarf and mittens to wear. I was really in a bundle of clothes and yet shivering. Melissa gave me some warmers to put into the mittens and shoes and I was warm to enjoy the Parade. Thanks to Melissa and family!

THE CROWD WAITING PATIENTLY !!!  EVEN IN THE COOL WEATHER!!!

  

THE PARADE ENDS WITH SANTA RIDING!!!
After the parade on 24th November I went with Mrs.Barb for the thanks giving dinner. I was stuffed with lot of food and drenched with the love and affection showered by all the members of her family. Yes , i felt as if I was one among them.
THANK YOU ALL .