Some number of years ago, my beautiful wife found her way into this world, making it a better place and unknowingly would bring me unbridled happiness in my future. Her patience and generosity continue to stand strong, as on her birthday, she has allowed me to book a tramp on the Routeburn Track, in southern [...]

Today, Manali and I are celebrating our two year wedding anniversary in Christchurch, New Zealand. We drove back to the city this morning, after spending the evening on the beach in Banks Peninsula, and are planning to dine at the fanciest establishment possible allowing cargo pants and hiking shoes.
It shocks me to think it [...]

We just heard that there have been MAJOR floods back home All water levels are at the highest in history and there have been a few casualties. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers! We don’t want to have to come back to mop up the mess! We are praying that the [...]

Manali and I dashed over to Europe for our Christmas Vacation, and to spend time with my parents, who currently are living in Amberg, Germany.
Amberg is located very close to Prague, which we visited for a day trip. Prague is an amazing town, with incredible architecture in particular.
We also went up to Amsterdam for New [...]

Beloved Family and Friends! The time is upon us yet again! A point in the year to look back and give thanks to that which we value most…our health, our family and our friends. We hope this letter reaches you and your family in good health and high spirits!
What a busy year for us! [...]

Manali is visiting friends in New York this weekend, so I sat down and put together a brief highlight video of our India Wedding, documenting the couple of days leading up to and including the wedding ceremony. My favorite is when the cloth between Manali and I is lowered, revealing her to me for the [...]

Earlier this summer Manali and I were invited to a Gator Rally held at the Georgia Aquarium. See if you notice the “Gator” camio…

Georgia Aquarium - Summer 2008 from Terry Bettendorf on Vimeo.