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I think these photos express my joy of meeting friends after a long time better than I can put into words. The extended lockdown(s) was tough but now we're fully vaccinated and out & about. We couldn't contain our smiles & laughters. Thanks to the amazing hosts @soumyadip.pal.1 and @sreesarkar17 who are going to be parents very soon. I'm glad that we were able to get together and wish them all the very best on embarking this wonderful journey of parenthood. The weather gods smiled on us too and blessed us with some sunshine which meant we could enjoy some barbecue. Congratulations to Soumyadip and Sreelekha once again, and cheers to the joyful days ahead! 😃 #friends #melbourne #pointcook #victoria #australia #lockdownisover #smile #smiling #laugh #happy #happyhalloween #happydiwali #smilingface #happyface #joy #parents #parenthood #festiveseason #newbeginnings #journey #life #lifeisgood #welcome #vaccinationdone✔️ #outandabout #meet #memory #memorable #joyful #memories (at Sanctuary Lakes, Point Cook, Vic) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV6oYpqBqVC/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Growing up won't be as much fun if it were not for the lovely friends I'm blessed to have in my life. Here's us celebrating me being older than ever before and younger than I'll ever be. Treating ourselves to an absolutely delicious Middle Eastern cuisine 😋 Thanks everyone for your wonderful wishes and I'm eternally grateful for every interaction that enriches our lived experiences. Take care, share love and spread smiles! 😊 Cheers 🥂 #birthday #celebration #friends #fun #blessed #life #treat #delicious #middleeasternfood #dinner #cake #wonderful #wishes #grateful #live #experience #memory #wish #memorable #moment #love #smile #share #melbourne #victoria #australia #indian #rumi #brunswick #happybirthday (at Rumi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMmeKmWJmNE/?igshid=4ck0b4y78emd

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7 years ago I came to this city, a little nervous, a little excited, not quite sure what I'd find in this corner of the world. Leaving my friends and family behind, coming all the way down under, not really knowing anyone here, I didn't think too much about any challenges then because growing up in India really prepares you to make your way through almost any situation. Work had brought me here but that's not the only reason why I'd stay here. I was a little worried coming to the sporting capital of this sports crazy nation, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the vibrant arts and cultural hub Melbourne really is. With a little push out of my comfort zone, I started volunteering and that opened new doors for me. Well I found myself because I could pursue my interests without the fear of judgement. I made new friends, found my place in the community and fell in love with this beautiful city. It's really hard not to... I owe a lot to my family and their unwavering support to be where I am. I am forever grateful for their unconditional love and also feel very lucky to have a fantastic group of friends. I may not have found all answers to life yet and definitely keep learning every step of the way but glad to be here because Melbourne has accepted me for who I am 😊🥰 #7years #melbourne #victoria #australia #downunder #beautiful #city #citylights #yarra #yarrariver #lovemelbourne #arts #culture #volunteering #community #outofcomfortzone #nojudgement #family #unconditionallove #friends #support #live #laugh #learn #grow #lifeisgood #stayconnected #indian #hereiam #whoiam (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMCaTm6JmBS/?igshid=5fbch5lvli3c

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The Diwali celebration could not be complete without feasting over good Indian food with these friendly faces. So here we are full of joy after having some delicious dinner followed by yummy desserts. So glad that we were able to do it together safely and get the much awaited reservation at Tonka. (at Tonka) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWqjO2JP25/?igshid=33xs0kz5h6oo

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Lights and sparkles - memories of Diwali 2020 😀 #coburg #victoria #australia #diwali #diwali2020 #indian #festival #festiveseason #festivaloflights #lights #sparkles #lightoverdarkness #covid19 #lockdown #lockdown2020 #celebrate #celebration #newhome #firsthome #firstdiwali #homeowner #away #homeawayfromhome #indianfestival #2020 #memory #memorable #memories #balcony #bestmemories (at Coburg, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGViAiJi8E/?igshid=18j5twpkrw6hi

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2020 has been a challenging year for everyone but being the social animals we are, we will always find ways to celebrate what we hold so close to our hearts. Diwali is the biggest Indian festival and while I may have been far away from my family, I tried to recreate a little bit of the magic in my first home. Fully acknowledging how blessed I am to have the family and friends I do, I'd like to share few shots of my humble attempt to celebrate the festival of lights, which signifies the victory of light over darkness. Hope everyone had a safe and happy Diwali this year! However tumultuous this year might have been so far, hoping things will only get better from here. Take care and stay connected! 😃🥂🎆🎉🎊 #2020 #challenging #socialanimals #celebration #celebrate #diwali #diwali2020 #indian #indianfestival #away #homeawayfromhome #firsthome #newhome #firstdiwali #magical #acknowledge #blessed #family #friends #share #festival #festivaloflights #festiveseason #lightoverdarkness #happydiwali #stayconnected #happydiwali2020 #isolation #covid19 #lockdown (at Coburg, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH5Pe-FJ-wd/?igshid=1b8p0yvenzjo5

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Here we meet again! Finally Melbourne comes out of the 100+ days long lockdown and we get to see each other in person 🙂 Great friends, delicious food, warm weather and timeless banter - What a wonderful life! Going out and socialising can never be taken for granted ever again - cherishing these sweet moments and celebrating what all Melburnians have achieved together. Stay safe and stay connected! #nofilter #stkilda #catchup #friends #smile #smiling #meet #melbourne #victoria #australia #covid19 #isolation #lockdown #lockdown2020 #lockdownisover #outdoor #wonderful #life #goingout #socialising #donttakeforgranted #cherish #sweetmemories #memories #celebration #memory #memorable #precious #staysafe #stayconnected (at Ichi Ni Izakaya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHIJrjepbKE/?igshid=1dr4cym7qwtu4

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Throwback to the unplanned part of our Queen's birthday long weekend trip on our way back to Melbourne from Wilson's Prom, we decided to visit Phillip Island. This was my second time visiting the island and somehow I had not known about the spectacular coastal viewing from The Nobbies. I hope the photos do some justice and show you the breathtaking landscape just as I witnessed walking along the magnificent network of clifftop boardwalks there. Easily the most captivating site with such abundance of natural beauty - it's bound to win your heart and touch your soul! #throwback #queensbirthday #longweekend #trip #phillipisland #thenobbies #nobbies #nobbiescentre #bassstrait #nobbiesboardwalk #nobbiesphillipisland #nobbiespoint #pointgrant #promontory #cobblestone #rocks #coast #view #landscape #landscapephotography #breathtaking #nature #beauty #naturephotography #magnificent #boardwalk #cliff #clifftop #captivating #naturalbeauty (at The Nobbies, Phillip Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGZ9r_gJamB/?igshid=1fs08mknr11qx

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Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you... Stay optimistic, we will get through this together. Don't let any negative thoughts get you down. Stay safe! Stay connected! Keep smiling 🙂 #throwback #queensbirthday #longweekend #trip #wilsonspromontorynationalpark #wilsonspromontory #wilsonsprom #capepaterson #capepatersonbeach #bay #beach #sand #ocean #bluesky #victoria #australia #sunshine #shadow #shadows #optimistic #staysafe #stayconnected #smile #keepsmiling #covid19 #isolation #lockdown #2020 #wewillgetthroughthis #wewillgetthroughthistogether (at Cape Paterson Bay Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGH4qS3JNaY/?igshid=1xv92mbae5377

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Adding another throwback to my Queen's birthday long weekend trip to Wilson's Prom, this shows us finally visiting the beach at Cape Paterson on the final day as we prepared to leave. I've kept the bloopers in along with the final shots because they pack more fun and memories. Given the year 2020 has been (filled with lockdown and isolation), this trip will always stay close to our hearts...❤️ #throwback #queensbirthday #longweekend #trip #roadtrip #wilsonsprom #wilsonspromontory #wilsonspromontorynationalpark #victoria #australia #capepaterson #bay #beach #ocean #waves #bluesky #windfarm #sunshine #covid19 #isolation #lockdown #2020 #bloopers #fun #memories #friends #groupphoto #finalday #sunintheeyes #bestmemories (at Cape Paterson Bay Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF11m60JzGn/?igshid=1tugce6i4lr04

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On this Global Day of Action, I stand with the school strikers to demand the government to #fundourfuturenotgas #climatechange #climatechangeisreal #climatecrisis #climatestrike #climateaction #climatejustice #climateemergency #schoolstrike4climate #fridaysforfuture #climatestrikeonline #climateactionnow #notofossilfuels (at Coburg, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFj4tVxJo2K/?igshid=thpdltqc5yrw

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So here's another throwback to my Queen's birthday long weekend trip to Wilson's Prom which shows our final leg of the hike which tested our appetite really hard. A "not so smart" idea of not going back the same way (along the beaches) saw us walking on the thorny and bushy edges of the road. This was definitely the least enjoyable part of the trip and rather scary if I may add, all due to poor choices and lack of preparation on our part. Well everything was not so bad as I still managed to capture some of the beautiful landscape around, which is how I'd like to keep cherishing these memories. #throwback #queensbirthday #longweekend #trip #roadtrip #wilsonsprom #wilsonspromontory #nationalpark #wilsonspromontorynationalpark #victoria #australia #hike #walkback #badidea #sweetmemories #landscapephotography #beautiful #landscape #hills #sky #bluesky #clouds #trek #nature #beauty #cherish #mushrooms #roadside #finalleg #spotthefaceintherocks (at Wilson's Promontory National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEt1eqbpaRp/?igshid=1vcwcko7q8uew

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Continuing with the throwback to my Queen's birthday long weekend trip this year to Wilson's Prom, this was our turning point in the hike - Picnic Bay, where we finally reached the tip of our hunger but sadly had nothing to munch on, forget a picnic. Most of us were too grumpy to further make our way to the Whiskey Bay but that didn't stop me and couple of others to check out some of the viewpoints and take some snaps before we started walking back. As we made our way from one end of the Picnic Bay to the other, we came across a puffer fish which was just lying in the sand on the beach but sadly there was nothing we could think of doing to help it. While it rested in peace there hopefully, we started walking back to the car park... #throwback #queensbirthday #longweekend #trip #roadtrip #wilsonsprom #wilsonspromontory #nationalpark #wilsonspromontorynationalpark #victoria #australia #hike #picnicbay #whiskeybay #pufferfish #restinpeace #beach #ocean #waves #bush #bluesky #clouds #scenic #landscape #landscapephotography #beautiful #nature #beauty #adventure #bay (at Picnic Bay Willsons Prom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEb4gGspjWf/?igshid=1bafb1oowlnv9

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Another throwback to the Queen's birthday long weekend trip to Wilson's Prom. This was the first stop in our hike and where we had the most fun as the hunger had not yet set in. It's every inch as beautiful as everyone describes it to be. I've never really seen sand which is finer and it's just breathtaking. And of course, then there's the squeaky bit which can take a while to realise but you can have your own fun once you catch it. #throwback #queensbirthday #longweekend #trip #covid19 #lockdown #isolation #wilsonsprom #wilsonspromontory #nationalpark #wilsonspromontorynationalpark #victoria #australia #squeakybeach #beach #sand #seaweed #bird #rocks #ocean #waves #bluesky #clouds #hike #firsttime #beautiful #nature #beauty #breathtaking #squeak (at Squeaky Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEJ6EgXJarG/?igshid=wzec0ei2be9u

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Another throwback from my Queen's birthday long weekend trip to Wilson's Prom. It wasn't the hike we planned to do but probably the hike we deserved. We didn't regret anything other than not having packed much food, which took its toll on some people in our group. Thanks to @soumyadip.pal.1 for this shot as we started our hike without being fully aware of the adventure we would take ourselves on... #throwback #queensbirthday #longweekend #trip #tidalriver #tidalriverfootbridge #wilsonsprom #wilsonspromontory #wilsonspromontorynationalpark #nationalpark #river #victoria #australia #covid19 #lockdown #isolation #hike #adventure #activelifestyle #activewear #nature #portrait (at Tidal River Footbridge) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6AC6PJ6Jz/?igshid=1k25zdo2oa6uw

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Here's the first of few throwbacks to the memorable trip I was lucky enough to make with my friends after the restrictions were lifted at the end of lockdown 1.0 Visiting Wilson's Prom for the first time during the Queen's birthday long weekend this year, I was mesmerised by the beauty of the landscape, just like everyone had described to me. Here are a few shots of the tidal river and the surrounding area on our hike to Squeaky Beach #throwback #roadtrip #trip #memories #covid19 #lockdown #isolation #wilsonsprom #wilsonspromontory #nationalpark #wilsonspromontorynationalpark #tidalriver #victoria #australia #queensbirthday #longweekend #landscapephotography #landscape #hike #trek #visit #firsttime #nature #beautiful #beauty #sky #ocean #bay #hills (at Tidal River) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyoD8EpJ_S/?igshid=ox94rcvqymc1

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It was the National Tree Day 🌲🌳🌴 last weekend, so here's belated wishes to everyone with a throwback to the virtual celebration! 😀 We may have entered stage 4 restrictions 😷, but connecting with nature has always provided us much needed solace in these difficult uncertain times and helped us to deal with the isolation. We couldn't get out to plant trees this year, but here's celebrating our eternal connection with nature by capturing and sharing a moment of embracing trees 🤗 These trees hold soil, filter air and provide story, fire, food, shelter and so much more. This moment is also about expressing my gratitude for all of their invaluable gifts to us. After all, in caring for our trees and environment, we care for ourselves! 😊 #HugaTreeforNTD 🌿 #NationalTreeDay 🌱 #NationalTreeDay2020 🌾 #ConnectWithNature 🌏 #TreeLover 💚 @planetark (P.S. I couldn't manage to get the whole tree with me in the selfie by myself, so sharing the photo of the beautiful gum tree I shared the hug with) #covid19 #lockdown #isolation #mask #coburg #melbourne #victoria #australia #merricreek #gumtree #celebration #nature #environment #hug #embrace #solace #grateful #gratitude #care #selfie #nofilter (at Merri Creek Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDllct4pAyP/?igshid=1nvivumhr3qit