One of the most interesting things about living in Pune is
what an international city it is. Maybe I should have guessed that in a city of
5 million people it would be home to many foreigner as well, but I didn’t.
Going out I’ve met so many other people from around the world interning,
working, and volunteering here. My thanksgiving in Pune may not have anywhere
close to traditional, but it was really cool getting to celebrate with people
from all around the world. Our group had representatives from India, Canada,
England, and America. We went out to dinner at a restaurant in Pune called
Tertullia, and I found the most Thanksgiving-ish dish I could: herb-roasted
chicken with mashed potatoes, and a piece of apple pie for dessert. I was
pretty happy with the spread.
Not only does Pune make me feel more connected around the
world, but it has also shown me how small the world really is. I went to a
wedding last night that proved this more than anything else. The bride,
Kristina, is from my hometown, and her parents know my aunt and uncle, and have
even been to my house in Tuscaloosa. One of the girls in the bridal party also
happens to be really good friends with a girl I went to high school with in
Birmingham. Hearing so many Southern accents in India was one of the most
awesome and bizarre things I’ve experienced here so far.
In other news, teaching Christmas songs to kids with limited
English (and me with even less Marathi) is much harder than expected. 5th
and 6th standard are pretty quick learners, but every grade lower
than that has been much more challenging. We decided to stick with dance moves
instead of singing with the Pre-Primary kids. I never knew I would come to
India and be a choreographer. Fortunately I have another volunteer, Golshan
from Canada, helping me come up with moves, so I don’t feel like as much of a
goof dancing around the volunteer house in our free time.
I know its blurry, but here is a picture from my Indian
Thanksgiving.
Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone!
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