Since Obama was speaking to the whole school, we had 2 grad walks! One for the whole school(June 14th) and the second one was for Engineering alone(June 15th)
I always like it when pictures do the talking so I'll do just that.
So first off, here are some graduation pictures.
June 14th - Thanks to Sagar for taking some amazing shots :)
me, prith, ppr and ap walking in the chaos! initially around 15 of us started walking together but by the time we entered the stadium there were only 4 of us!! people went missing randomly. lol.
Some of the pics taken by Sagar. I've uploaded the once I like the most.
Angels stadium Anaheim, although i would have liked it to be Dodgers stadium ;)
Obama addressing Class of 2014!
you can see the whole ceremony in the below link
Jump to 1:35:00 for Obama's Speech.
Achi and Vikas wishing me!! Thanks Guys!
Pictures after the June 14th commencement ceremony! With Achi and Vikas.
With Shashank(stunn) and Venkat aka yenkoo :)
Stage is set!
Dean Washington speaking to the class of 2014
photo courtesy Shashank!
Sagar - Thanks :)
With Mom and Dad
with stunn and yenkoo!
With stunn doing the ZOT!
with vikas doing the ZOT!
The classic graduation photo + macy's bag :)
Pete the Anteater!
See the commencement ceremony in the link below. Skip to 17m7s to see me :)
Moving on to the actual trip!
I planned the trip for 4 days, I started at Irvine and went to Yosemite (day1), Mono lake and South lake Tahoe on day 2, San Francisco on day 3 and finally finished off with San Jose and 17 mile drive on day 4 before heading back home. 1300 Mile (2100 Km) road trip with mom and dad :)
We started at 6am in the morning (June 16th) drove all the way to Yosemite. We went directly to Glacier point and Badger pass here are few pics from glacier point.
View from the Glacier point.
Mom and dad!
mommy and me.
After visiting the glacier point we headed down to Oakhurst, I made a reservation in one of the RV camper-van. Mom and Dad liked the new experience.
Mom and Dad relaxing in the RV.
View of the RV (Night 1)
Majestic Yosemite Falls (the tiny thing in the background)!! Its summer what do you expect!!
Mom and Dad in Yosemite Valley.
On the road - Constant supply of food from the back. Perks of having Mom in the back seat!
Tioga Lake!
Mom and Dad in mono lake.
Mono Lake.
After seeing Mono lake we headed off to Lake Tahoe. The biggest fresh water lake in the US.
@ Lake Tahoe.
Mommy dear - Bond, the names James Bond.
We spent the night in south lake Tahoe in one of the casinos(Montbleu Resort and Casino) and later next day we headed off to San Francisco. we came in from the north so we saw the Golden Gate bridge first and later saw downtown San Francisco. Pictures, Pictures.... but first let me take a selfie!! lol!
Selfie with mom and dad @ golden gate!
Golden Gate!
Golden Gate!
After golden gate we went into the city and basically saw all the touristy spots - Lombard Street aka crooked street.
At Pier 39, San Francisco Bay.
Pier 39!
After pier 39 we walked and walked for miles to reach Ghirardelli Square. I basically made my parents earn every ounce of that ice cream :D
Mommy and Daddy having a feast.
After eating we left SF and headed to San Jose. we went to Venkat's place and spent some time in his house. Later in the night we went to Anjappar (one of the best birayani houses in US). Next day before heading home we went to the famous 17mile drive along the pacific coast.
!7 mile drive.
Came back home after the 17mile drive!! all in all it was an amazing trip and nice family holiday!
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