Hello again,
I've spent the past few days exploring Pune with Manali, and learning new things about India. I'm really into lists, so don't be surprised if they appear frequently in this blog. So, here are things I have learned thus far about India:
1. Showers don't come with curtains. Its cool. They just don't.
2. Bartering with rickshaw drivers is a fine art (and by that, I only mean I've seen it done - not that I have acquired the skill yet).
3. Lots of clothing stores have tailors on site, who alter for free. American retailers - please consider this. Its a godsend to short people.
4. There are malls with food courts here. Who knew? Even the froyo trend has made its way here. I tried rose flavored froyo at a store in the Phoenix Mall. It was weird, but kinda great.
5. Deodorant doesn't come in sticks. There are sprays, which kind of makes me feel like a middle school boy rocking some axe, but its better than being smelly.
6. Cows really do hang out in the street.
I'm sure this will be a list that continues with my time here.
Yesterday we also toured the Aga Khan Palace here in Pune, where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba were held from 1942 to 1944. Its also where Kasturba died. That palace grounds include a peaceful garden which houses a memorial with each of their ashes.
Now you get to see lots of pictures.
Last thought for the day, I may gain about 20 pounds while I'm here. Almost all of my meals have included rice, naan, lots of spicy meat and vegetables, and yogurt. And its all delicious. Speaking of yogurt, here is my last fun fact.
7. Yogurt goes with everything. I'm not talking Yoplait fruit on the bottom, just plain unsweetened yogurt. Seems strange at first, bu it does a good job of cutting down the spice if its too hot to handle.
That's all for now. Tomorrow morning I move into the Cultural Centre of Deep Griha, and then begin work on Monday.
Namaste,
-Elizabeth
I've spent the past few days exploring Pune with Manali, and learning new things about India. I'm really into lists, so don't be surprised if they appear frequently in this blog. So, here are things I have learned thus far about India:
1. Showers don't come with curtains. Its cool. They just don't.
2. Bartering with rickshaw drivers is a fine art (and by that, I only mean I've seen it done - not that I have acquired the skill yet).
3. Lots of clothing stores have tailors on site, who alter for free. American retailers - please consider this. Its a godsend to short people.
4. There are malls with food courts here. Who knew? Even the froyo trend has made its way here. I tried rose flavored froyo at a store in the Phoenix Mall. It was weird, but kinda great.
5. Deodorant doesn't come in sticks. There are sprays, which kind of makes me feel like a middle school boy rocking some axe, but its better than being smelly.
6. Cows really do hang out in the street.
I'm sure this will be a list that continues with my time here.
Yesterday we also toured the Aga Khan Palace here in Pune, where Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba were held from 1942 to 1944. Its also where Kasturba died. That palace grounds include a peaceful garden which houses a memorial with each of their ashes.
Now you get to see lots of pictures.
Last thought for the day, I may gain about 20 pounds while I'm here. Almost all of my meals have included rice, naan, lots of spicy meat and vegetables, and yogurt. And its all delicious. Speaking of yogurt, here is my last fun fact.
7. Yogurt goes with everything. I'm not talking Yoplait fruit on the bottom, just plain unsweetened yogurt. Seems strange at first, bu it does a good job of cutting down the spice if its too hot to handle.
That's all for now. Tomorrow morning I move into the Cultural Centre of Deep Griha, and then begin work on Monday.
Namaste,
-Elizabeth
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