My Saturday

Finally got a good night sleep.  Pain in my shoulder has prevented me from sleeping through the night, as soon as I move the pain usually wakes me up. I asked the Dr for painkillers and yesterday got the prescription. It worked!
This morning got up, had a wonderful cup of coffee and was ready for the day.  Headed to Nature's Basket, a local store that has great fruit and vegetables along with many items that are not common in India. 
I thought I would see which of the puppies were around.  My two favorite were there, Nimba and Spritey.  They are looking good.  Growing!  Soon they won't be puppies any more.

Fresh fish anyone?  I captured this shot along a residential area of a man cutting and cleaning fish.  Not sure what they do with the insides - maybe leave them for the dogs to munch on.  I am sure that would be a treat for any dog or cat!

They lay out a towel and set up their knife. Someone comes along to look in their coolers, selects a fish and Viola - cut to your liking. People don't even have to leave their homes.  A woman called down to them, selected a fish, and it was delivered ready to cook. I don't think I am brave enough to order fish this way, but maybe in the future.  Not sure how to cook the fish, but anything cooked in curry is usually delicious!




The other thing I need to get pictures of are the men working on building houses. It's all done with manual labor, no machinery - unbelievable. These guys are out in the middle of the day when it's over 100F lifting bags of sand/stone/brick up a few flights of ladders. Tough work.
Sue (aussie) and I had plans on Skyping to coordinate her trip here.  Can't wait to see her!  We chatted for about 1 1/2 hours - it was great.  Technology has been wonderful. Sue will visit and I am sooo looking forward to that.  I am sure we can get time to travel together.
Wajit came to cook me chicken curry.  I was on the call with Sue and he just started cooking.  Wow- can you imagine what life would be like with a cook, someone to clean and a driver?  I am experiencing it right now!  I hope this experience doesn't ruin me for my life back in New York! 

Finally, I believe I have "adapted" to my life in India.  I like being able to walk to the market to pick up a banana or mango for breakfast. There are fruit and vegetable carts all over,so easy to find fresh items.  I can walk out on the street and easily find an auto rickshaw to take me where I want to go.  The food is fabulous.  I like seeing all the things that are so different from home - the fish being cut up on the street, the builders and the separation of class (this is something I am not used to in America as we are taught that everyone are equals - here that is DEFINITELY not the case). This is culture, and it's a great opportunity to be part of this life in India.  I have traveled quite a bit but have never had extended time in any country.  Today, I am glad to be given this opportunity.