Before they were wed
When Chipcha was a little boy, this was his dream job.
What is an engine driver?
Of the bride and groom's siblings, these two were unable to attend.
Who are Periappa and Raja Mama?
The first house Amma and Chipcha lived in together was on this road.
What is Willow Bend?
This family member and Chipcha took turns driving while on a road trip to visit the National Parks in the western U.S.
Who is Sriram?
Chipcha discovered pizza at Georgia Tech; this was his favorite topping then, and still is today.
What is jalapeño?
This is the town where Amma was born.
What is Palakkad? (or Palghat)
This is where Amma and Chipcha were married.
What is Thiruthani?
This family member drove Amma to the hospital to deliver her first daughter (and favorite child).
Who is Periappa?
Chipcha hiked in this national park with his friend Alan Myers; about 35 years later, his children did the same.
What is the Grand Canyon?
Chipcha is a fan of this Texas sports team.
Who are the Dallas Mavericks?
Growing up, Chipcha loved these two daschunds in Ammi's home.
Who were Angusht and Kutti?
This is the number of weeks between Amma and Chipcha first meeting and their wedding day.
What is three?
When Amma and Chipcha first lived together, Chipcha drove this 1968 car.
What is a Ford Mustang?
In the 1980s, Chipcha had to travel frequently to this Canadian city for work.
What is Montreal?
Not easily available in US grocery stores, this is Chipcha's favorite vegetable.
What is senai kizhangu?
This is the first programming language Amma learned.
What is Fortran?
This is where Amma lived immediately after the wedding.
What is Amherst, Mass.?
At one time, Amma and Chipcha had two young children, a dog, a cat, and this mammal, all living under one roof.
What is a rat?
Amma has visited the birthplace of this person, her favorite poet.
Who is John Keats?
Amma has been drinking this brand of instant coffee since her 20s.
What is Taster's Choice?
Amma had to delay starting her Master's degree due to this political movement.
What is the Naxalite Movement?
These sisters sang at Amma and Chipcha's wedding reception.
Who are Malati and Malini?
Chipcha retired from Bell Helicopter after working there for this many years.
What is 33?
This is one of the two US Presidents whose birthplace Chipcha has visited.
Who is L.B. Johnson or Bill Clinton?
This is Amma's favorite sweet; unfortunately for her, it is not approved on the diabetic diet.
What is rasmalai?