Tara Nalani: Photographer

Wedding and Portrait photographer that has a weakness for chocolate, a passion for traveling and a need to laugh frequently.

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"Brewers are precious about their water…"

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The Doors of Dublin and Edinburgh...

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Beautiful architecture, stunning gardens with wonderful history…The Palace of Holyroodhouse

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287 steps to the top of The Scott Monument…stunning views

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The streets and buildings of Edinburgh, Scotland in April...

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They twinkle at night…lights at the park in April at St Andrew Square, Scotland.

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As I'm nearing the end of my 90 day expat experience, just want to take a moment to thank all my wonderful visitors for traveling along with me on this special journey and to those back home that supported my travels from a 'hey, have fun' to 'make sure you check out this place'.  Memories I will cherish forever… XOXO

1) Mom - Ireland: Natural History Museum, Dublin Castle, The Ferrymen Pub, Cong Abbey, Kylemore Abbey, Book of Kells, Connemara, Ross Errilly Friary, Ashford Castle

2) Mark and Cherry (cousins) - Ireland: Irish food dinner and celtic music / dancing

3) Dina, Alicia, Emily (cousins) - Ireland: Rock of Cashel, Waterford Castle, Dunguaire Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Brazen Head Pub; London: Borough Market, Tower of London, Ministry of Sound, Tower Bridge

4) Rodger (Husband) - Scotland: Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, Queen's Palace, National Gallery of Scotland, The Scott Monument

5) Jennifer (Friend) - Ireland: St. Stephens Green, Grafton Street, O'Connell Street, Guinness Storehouse

6) Dad - Ireland: Adare Manor and Falconry, Adare Village

7) Me - Grateful beyond words...

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Words can't express how beautifully this historic fortress dominates Edinburgh's city skyline. What an honor to visit such a magnificent place - Scotland, Edinburgh Castle

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Ha Penny Bridge

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My first rugby game. Leinster vs Edinburgh…Leinster won 15-13.  Great game!

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Tower Bridge…the beautifully built victorian structure suspended over the River Thames.

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The Tower of London, a royal palace and fortress...

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Mind the Gap…the spiderweb of tunnels, the London Underground Tube. You got to be quick, or the doors will shut on your face and you'll get left behind (not that it happened to me … just hypothetically speaking)

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London's Borough Market…the smells of fresh fruit and baked bread warm my heart. 

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Miles of winding, narrow 2 lane dirt roads…turned into motion sickness and nausea.  This view…yes, it was worth it, The Cliffs of Moher.

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That one time we got kicked out of a castle in Ireland (b/c there was a wedding) And then, we got a flat tire on our car rental and met a nice young lad named John who helped 4 damsels in distress (we were not really distressed). And then, we drove 2 1/2 hrs back to Dublin on the spare tire b/c my cousin Emily said she did for 30 days back home and nothing bad happened (highly NOT recommended). Thank you John and John's dad for helping us with the flat tire (we tried to pay them for their time, they politely declined)…until we meet again. Good times traveling on the water taxi and seeing this beautiful place, The Waterford Castle. 

Note: since John helped us, we paid it forward and gave money to an elderly gentleman for his toll fare. He didn't have any change and he replied with…I hope we meet again :)