Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Getting lost and the weekend
Last night I went to the neighboring town by auto rickshaw for a massage, it felt wonderful. I decided that it would be great if I could walk to the spa in the evenings as I am sure I will be going back. This morning I decided to wake up early and try to walk to GK-2 M block market. My maps and directions accompanied me and still I could not get to the market! Most of the streets don't have names, towns are divided by blocks. I live in D block and there are A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J and K blocks. Not all the blocks are located in order, very similar to the frustrations people have at work locating rooms. I'll try again tomorrow morning. At home, in the USA, I usually do quite a bit of walking and I miss it, but the heat of the day is too much for me. This morning it was only 86 F, quite pleasant, I got home before the sun started warming the air.
It was a busy week at work and was looking forward to the weekend. No plans.
Saturday I went to Lajpat Nagar market (needed to get out) in the afternoon. Cheena, in the office is hosting her brothers engagement ceremony (similar to marriage) and invited JC and myself. I have nothing to wear! I kicked myself that I did not buy a sari when I was in Jaipur as they are known for wardropes. Anyway, I decided to look at Lajpat Nagar market, and they have TONS of options. I first looked at dresses in stores, but then wandered to the streets. What I learned was most of the stalls were selling fabric. One buys the fabric and then goes to a tailor and has it made. I wanted to experience this, so I found a nice material (that is a bit more dressey than my usual purchased items), bought it and then went to a tailor. I need to pick it up this week sometime. It was a good experience.
Saturday night, Wajit, the night watchman, offered to cook dinner for me so I could see how it's done. I think I found the secret to Indian food - lots of salt! It was very good. Wajit doesn't speak much english, so it was mostly an effort to communicate, but otherwise OK.
Sunday. Sitting and watching So you think you can dance. N I have never seen the show at home and wanted to see why Christine and Christopher enjoyed it. I like it. Not quite sure what the judges look for, but many of the dancers are fun to watch.
I spent the morning learning Hindi. Suprabhatham, Aap kaisae hai? good morning, how are you? The website has the tutor tell how it sounds and then it records me saying it. There are quite a few mix of letters that I do not pronounce well, but will try with the group at the office or the watchman at my apartment.to learn a few words and greetings. I did go to the mall around 4 to hear a all women Yale group sing a cappella. I couldn't really enjoy the singing group as the acoustics were not very good and people around were talking. I can't believe that my plans for the weekend was to go shopping and then to a mall! What is becoming of me???
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Ha! SYTYCD in India. That's fantastic. :-)
ReplyDeleteWeekend...no plans... go to the mall... get a tailored dress...had fun watching a TV show...Is this the Sue I know? hahaha... my dear! Love to read your life in India.
ReplyDelete:) Going to get Jack off the bus and strawberry picking tonight past New Paltz. I will have some frozen so when you return you can have some in jam. Cool to have a dress made custom for you. Have a great time. Be safe. :) Jill
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you checked out SYTYCD! I can't wait to see your fancy sari. I hope you have a blast at the ceremony - I'm sure it'll be interesting.
ReplyDeleteAmazing weather here right now. Heading to Blue this weekend to get it ready for Lisa. Michael Franti concert tonight! Last time I went it poured and it was a blast, tonight will be perfect.