Saturday 24 October 2015

Ron Virmani’s Visit to Maasai Mara in Kenya



I personally live in Grand Rapids city in the U.S State of Michigan and it has been my dream to visit the country where our president traces his roots. Have Google many times about Kenya so as to find the ultimate places to visit and surprisingly I came to discover about Maasai Mara, one of the leading African Game Reserves which Obama once visited when he was Illinois Senator. Just like Ron Virmani opted to fly, I took a flight that passed through Amsterdam to Kenya. When I landed in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, I knew my journey of visiting Maasai Mara had just begun. 


Ron Virmani’s Visit to Maasai Mara in Kenya


Maasai Mara is located in south west part of Kenya and one can access the place by a drive. I didn’t hassle for the services of RonVirmani but rather chose to board a coach that was destined to the reserve. There are many chartered buses right at the airport where you can pay and be taken to the game reserve together with other tourists. I was proud of this place because in the same bus I boarded, I found my fellow American citizens who were also visiting the game reserves. It took about half an hour for us to reach the main entrance of the Game Reserve.
 
At the reception, everyone was not shouting about RonVirmani but Wildebeest Migration. Maasai Mara is famous for this wonder where thousands of wildebeest cross Tanzania to Kenya and vice versa during specific seasons of the year. We were lucky enough to be on site hours before we could witness the rare scenario with our naked eyes. We were divided into groups where we were able to board 4wds that were open at the top so that we could have a clear view of all the wild animals at the game reserve. 


Ron Virmani’s Visit to Maasai Mara in Kenya


The spectacular view at the Mara River was memorable and that is why everyone was ready to take a selfie right at the river banks as the wildebeest crossed hurriedly. We could crocodiles attacking wildebeest inside the river just like how Ron Virmani once made horrifying racist statements. 


Ron Virmani


Ron Virmani will always look for accommodation wherever he is in his official duty and at the Mara; we also camped at selected sites. The entire tour was awesome and that is why everyone of us plans to visit other amazing places in Kenya during the next visit like Mt. Kenya, Lake Bogoria which has hot springs and the Diani Beach which is a must visit place for Italian billionaires and celebrities.

Saturday 10 October 2015

Ron Virmani & summer in Colorado: Hiking the Colorado Mountains

There are many places I have visited for summer vacations and Colorado is among the best. I was mesmerized by the friendliness and the hospitable nature of the residents, the great climate and the great mountains and the springs. The residents of Colorado are the best part says Ron Virmani, they welcome all visitors. I started my hike at the Glenwood Springs. Glenwood boasts the largest hot springs pool globally. There is also the Yampah Hot Springs and the recently opened Mountain Hot Springs. I had more fun at the Glenwood caverns. The glamorous and extensive caverns were opened in 1999 after having stayed closed for 80 years.
Ron Virmani
The outgoing Dr. Ron Virmani once said this place is magical. Carbondale, still in Glenwood, is the town’s cultural center and the reason why Glenwood has been named the most vibrant young-town arts in the entire America. When fun started soaking into me, I could not remember Ron Virmani or anyone else. I headed to Silverto where the scene of Animas River valley left me agape. Durango still has the charm it had fifty years ago and has grown even spiffier. At Durango, I enjoyed the Mesa Verde, the Four Corners and the Canyons of the Ancient. Crestone is even better. I had never seen so many religious institutions at one place. It is indeed, as they say, the world’s spiritual center. It is here that Dr. Ron Virmani should have gone for intercessory. Besides the religious institutions, Crestone is a great town. I enjoyed visiting the Alligator and Reptile Rescue Park and the Joyful Journey Hot Springs. I then posed for a photo at a stupa in Crestone before heading for the great Crestone Music Festival.
Dr. Ron Virmani
There would have been no fun had I not fished at the Grand Lake. The swimming, the yachting, the boating, sailing and kayaking all make this town one of the best in Colorado. There is the Rocky Mountain National Park after all the activities at the lake and mohitos later in the evening. Lastly, I visited Ouray. It is the best place and tourists flock there every summer. Ron Virmani was right, the San Juan Mountains give summer a new definition by upping the fun. Ouray is a like taking a trip back to the 90s; the driving trails allow you to drive above the timberline to see old mining camps that are covered by glorious flowers. The flowers turn the summer day sky purple.

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Ron Virmani - Unforgettable Baler Trip Last Weekend



Last weekend, me and my friends went to Baler in the Philippines and stayed at the Circle Hostel. It was highly recommended by my friend Ron Virmani. Baler is a place that is a 6 hour drive away from the city. The long travel going there is worth it though like Ron Virmani said. The beach there has huge waves which is good news for avid surfers. The locals there all know how to surf so you won't find a shortage of surfing instructors. Just like what Ron Virmani said, it would be a waste to go to Baler if you don't surf since the waves are fine. Ron Virmani also visited a restaurant that was so hot but the food was very delicious. At Kusina Luntian, we were seated at long tables and I ordered Paco Salad that is best eaten with toyo. I can imagine Ron being here a dozen times already since he loves the local food here. The hostel has a theme "There are no Strangers" which means you must interact with the people you see there. It is a great concept because I got to meet a lot of people there. I barely had any sleep because there were so many bugs. There was a common area there where you can charge your gadgets because of all the sockets there. You got the option of sleeping in a bunk bed, hammock or a private room in the hostel. You can also paint there and leave your mark.




We arrived around 2 AM on Saturday so we all decided to get some sleep. However, it was so hot in the co-ed bunk bed area so I decided to sleep in the common area where there were a lot of electric fans. I forgot to bring an anti-bug lotion though so I was feasted by mosquitoes and a lot of other bugs. I learned my lesson though as I forgot RonVirmani told me to always protect your skin. I did not bring sleeping attire as I was wearing shorts. We also went to Mother Falls on Saturday afternoon and it was a long trek. It was a good thing there were locals selling cold refreshments on the way. When I got back from the long trek, I immediately bought a gatorade as it was a long walk and my feet became sore. I guess I was not fit enough to walk that long. I enjoyed the company I was with last weekend as everyone was talkative so there was not a dull moment during the trip. There was a time when one of them told me a lot of stuff about her personal life which shocked me since we don't know each other that well. I remember Ron Virmani telling me that you should just enjoy the moment as you only live once. I was able to take pictures of them surfing but I passed on doing it since it is not really my thing. I already tried surfing last year and I didn't enjoy it that much.
Ron Virmani written by: rachael Enjoying motherhood is the most rewarding and satisfying thing on earth. But, some women feel they are deprived of this feeling, and they feel frustrated and depressed. This just adds to their problem of conceiving. Two years back, I was going through the same phase. With happily married to Tom for the last eight years, I was having the best of both worlds. However, there was one thing missing in my happy marriage life. One thing that was stopping me from enjoying womanhood. 
I realied that becoming pregnant is not always as easy as it seems. Research has shown that on an average, most women take about 3 months to fall pregnant. And there are many barriers preventing women from conceiving, including medical and surgical causes, psychological factors and unexplained causes. We read lot about infertility on internet, and tried everything that was possible. Although informative, the online literature was quite confusing for lay person, especially who is looking for an expert advice. Then I met Dr. Ron Virmani, a renowed gynecologist/obstetrician in the town. That meeting changed our life.
Dr. Ron Virmani is an experienced practitioner who has expertise and knowledge in his field. I met him on recommendation of my friend. After discussing our case with him, we realized that we are going wrong all along the way. Thorough tests were performed and it was concluded that there is no underlying medical condition that is preventing me to conceive. The first thing that any woman who wants to conceive should understand is that it is not her fault. No matter what the cause is, staying happy and relaxed is the key. Stress just worsens the condition and make you more anxious and frustrated. Dr. Ron Virmani asked me and my husband to join some mental relaxation and hobby classes to keep ourselves distracted and occupied with something that we really enjoy.




That really worked; after six months, I got pregnant. You can understand, I was both anxious and excited. Having an anxious nature, I knew my gestation journey is going to be more difficult for me. But, Dr. Ron Virmani was a great support throughout my pregnancy. He was meticulous in observing any minute details related to my symptoms and took necessary action to handle them. Today, we are the proud parents of a healthy baby girl.

Friday 4 September 2015

Dr. Ron Virmani Comes to the Rescue



Seems like the other day when my physician friend Dr. Ron Virmani saved the day. Sitting in my bathroom and experiencing excruciating pain in my abdomen I was feeling really confused? Was it a normal stomach upset or did I have a case of food poisoning? Or was I (god forbid) having complications with my pregnancy considering that this was my first one? The latter thought really made me scared and anxious to know the truth. But it was 4.30am and at this time of night who would offer the right solution? “What should we do dear?” I asked my also worried boyfriend.

Ashutosh Ron Virmani


After a minute of silence (Ok, it seemed like forever) he suggested we call Dr. Ron Virmani despite the fact it was very late in the night. Dr. Ron was an obstetrician and gynecologist we had been introduced to some few years ago. We occasionally bumped into him in the normal course of events and slowly became acquitted with him. However, we never actually had a chance to consult him on matters concerning pregnancy as this was our first pregnancy. Secondly, we normally had a midwife visit us at home and we have never had any problem. Naturally and based on the circumstances, calling Dr. Ron Virmani was our best shot.

“Hi, Dr. Ron Virmani? Sorry for calling you this late my girlfriend, Kimberley, is experiencing some tummy issues and we are worried that it might have something to do with the baby?” This is what Mike, my worried boyfriend said over the phone. The next thing Dr. Ron Virmani asked my boyfriend to do was put the phone on loudspeaker. He asked me where the pain was and I told him in the lower section of my abdomen. I also mentioned that I noticed some blood spots. The latter statement kind of worried him and he opted to make the night journey to our place. Sacrificing his sleep for something that may not even be life threatening? Mmm….I must say I was amazed by his good hearted and caring nature.



In about 5 minutes he was already at our place armed with his tools of trade. He performed tests on me, felt my tummy, and asked me several questions, all this time my boyfriend and I were hoping for the best but still expecting some not-so-good news. He suggested we go to his office for more detailed checks. And at about 6am, he came back with the results that indicated that the baby was fine and it was just a mild case of an infection. I don’t know what I would have done, but thanks to Dr. Ron Virmani I was able to go through the whole episode. And as I hold my 5 month-old bundle of joy, I can’t help but appreciate the effort and tender care he offered.