Where to begin…ah, the zoo. Bottom line…not my most favorite place, but the kids loved it. We had to walk through a small outdoor bazaar area where they were selling corn on the cob and sugar cane juice. The corn looked SO good, but we didn’t want to risk getting sick, so we just ate samosas in the zoo (that probably wasn’t the best idea either, but it’s too late and we are fine.)
We then hopped on a “Grand Safari” bus which took us around the area adjacent to the to see ‘free roaming’ wildlife.
Let’s just say it wasn’t the greatest ride, but again the kids had a blast. Not only did they get to see lions, tigers and bears right next to the feet of our bus, they also got to see cobras, pigeons, guppies, monkeys and birds. And for some reason the birds were the biggest hit. Who knows!?! Here are some pictures from the zoo.
This bear walked up right next to the bus.
Sweet white tiger.
Another white tiger from the bus.
Kids standing next to worthless fence looking at crocs.
Guppies are usually the main attraction of any zoo?
There was NOTHING but a fence between the bear and us.
Pigeons are the second main attraction.
Ro and V couldn't keep their hands off these very clean fences.
Samosas were yummy....cross your fingers!
Popsicles are the BESTEST!
So…Martin and I went to the shipping docks to “receive” our things. Come to find out we weren’t getting anything – BOOOO!!!. We were just watching the guys move our boxes from one shipping counter to the other, while Customs could went through it. That was a disappointing day. We had to wait another three days and then it came!!! OUR STUFF. I have to tell you….you just don’t realize how much you miss home until you see your belongings. Don’t get me wrong, India has been wonderful to us, but to see my couch and bed…..YAHOO!!! It was the best. It sounds so bad and I thought about this a lot, but I really think it has to do more about making such a drastic change and not the actually the things themselves. I mean the smells of our things, the feel of the cloth, the pictures, the taste of foods and our bed really just made me (and Martin and the kids) very comfortable. We sent Rohin and Veda out for the day, so we could unpack the boxes. The house was still empty when they left, but when they arrived back their rooms were unpacked. Rohin ran upstairs and said “OH WOW!!!!” It was pretty cool to hear the little guy so excited about something. And his bike! Geez….he rides around on that thing like there is no tomorrow. He actually has little buddies here that he goes bike riding with. It’s so cool.
So…Martin and I went to the shipping docks to “receive” our things. Come to find out we weren’t getting anything – BOOOO!!!. We were just watching the guys move our boxes from one shipping counter to the other, while Customs could went through it. That was a disappointing day. We had to wait another three days and then it came!!! OUR STUFF. I have to tell you….you just don’t realize how much you miss home until you see your belongings. Don’t get me wrong, India has been wonderful to us, but to see my couch and bed…..YAHOO!!! It was the best. It sounds so bad and I thought about this a lot, but I really think it has to do more about making such a drastic change and not the actually the things themselves. I mean the smells of our things, the feel of the cloth, the pictures, the taste of foods and our bed really just made me (and Martin and the kids) very comfortable. We sent Rohin and Veda out for the day, so we could unpack the boxes. The house was still empty when they left, but when they arrived back their rooms were unpacked. Rohin ran upstairs and said “OH WOW!!!!” It was pretty cool to hear the little guy so excited about something. And his bike! Geez….he rides around on that thing like there is no tomorrow. He actually has little buddies here that he goes bike riding with. It’s so cool.
Queen Veda has her wagon now so I don’t have to pick her up and carry her everywhere. She can now be carted to her important appointments-HA! I will write a separate blog on our home. All I can say is we are very blessed.
Ms. Veda has turned two. I can hardly believe it, but it is true. We had a little impromptu party for her on Sunday (the day before her real birthday). We invited some families that we met here. Veda had a great time. I ordered cupcakes, brownies and cookies from a Western bakery (side note: we don’t have an oven in our home yet). All the goodies were a hit and the kids ate them up. Thanks to our friends here in India for celebrating Veda’s birthday. My cousin Mistu was there too and he got roped into playing Wii with Martin. Martin was so happy.
If I haven’t already mentioned this when we first got to India, Veda started to take an interest in making food. She would run to the bare walls of our home and make “kunch kies” (or French fries) by waving her hands up near the wall. It was really sad, but SO cute. Before we left the US, I bought a little kitchen for Veda and on her birthday she received it! She was in heaven. She is making “kunch kies” and pancakes all the time. She also got a couple of other cards from the US..it was great! We ended the night with some “Little Mermaid”. Rohin’s vote was Cars the movie, but since it was Veda’s birthday he got overruled. Though, he still made a last ditch effort and said “Mom….I think Veda really wants to watch Cars.” It was cute, but it was V-day, so Cars that night.
Ms. Veda has turned two. I can hardly believe it, but it is true. We had a little impromptu party for her on Sunday (the day before her real birthday). We invited some families that we met here. Veda had a great time. I ordered cupcakes, brownies and cookies from a Western bakery (side note: we don’t have an oven in our home yet). All the goodies were a hit and the kids ate them up. Thanks to our friends here in India for celebrating Veda’s birthday. My cousin Mistu was there too and he got roped into playing Wii with Martin. Martin was so happy.
If I haven’t already mentioned this when we first got to India, Veda started to take an interest in making food. She would run to the bare walls of our home and make “kunch kies” (or French fries) by waving her hands up near the wall. It was really sad, but SO cute. Before we left the US, I bought a little kitchen for Veda and on her birthday she received it! She was in heaven. She is making “kunch kies” and pancakes all the time. She also got a couple of other cards from the US..it was great! We ended the night with some “Little Mermaid”. Rohin’s vote was Cars the movie, but since it was Veda’s birthday he got overruled. Though, he still made a last ditch effort and said “Mom….I think Veda really wants to watch Cars.” It was cute, but it was V-day, so Cars that night.
4 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VEDA!!! Can't wait to try some of your kunch kies! Miss you guys!
Hey Martin, Charu, and kids
Its great to see you guys are having fun and enjoying India. The blog is great, keep it coming!
Happy birthday, Veda!
Happy birthday Veda! Glad to hear that your cooking skills have exceeded mine. We miss you guys!
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