We went to Snehal's for dinner. I am not sure what we ate, except the macaroni and cheese (they put pineapple in it. It's not that good with pineapple in it!) But it was all very good. We do enjoy talking with them. Although there are alot of translating by Snehal.
We slept in, took a walk around our new neighborhood, which they call societies. There are some really nice bungalow's in the society. There is a park in the middle that has grass and lost of flowers. We came home and I did some reading this morning. At 1pm we went to BBQ Nation. It was the first American brunch that I have got to go to. There were 12 American's. So English was flying. It was nice, we really enjoyed the food and the company. I spoke with Cindy which we met at Coffee Day. They are moving here, but her kids are staying in America and going to college. I think she is going to have a hard time for a couple of months. I hope that I can help her thru the rough times in the time that I am here.
We then went shopping. Finally found some flour. I found a Philbury brownie mix. Tomorrow they are shutting down the state, because of the death of the 2 little boys. So I will have time to fix them. Bill Hooper said that his Muslim driver took him to a butcher this morning on the out skirts of town. They had BEEF. Bob is going to go with him next Sunday.
Reasa wants me to make cinnamon rolls. Michelle wants fried chicken, thanks to Bob. I am not sure I even want to try a cocoanut cream pie. Now you have to remember I have no oven. I do believe that Michelle does, she has a whole 10 bedroom home.
We then went to the fruit and vegetable market. We are stocking up so that we can stay home all day tomorrow.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
July 19th
We were working all day. Pranav called and asked if we wanted to go and have coffee. He had heard about a new club that just opened this week. Thyst. It was very modern and very nice. Bob had coffee. I decided I would go for the coke float. It was very good. Then we went to Snehal's mom's house for dinner. Asmita. I think Kosha and Garge did all the cooking and Asmita did the dishes. Snehal's aunt and uncle was also there for dinner. It was a great dinner. All veggie. But it was very good. We had a very good time.
Friday, July 18, 2008
July 18th
Reasa called early on Friday and said that they were meeting for coffee at 11:30am and I was going to take my first solo rickshaw ride, it wasn't far and I probably was a little nervous. Then Chirag came up and told us not to go out. It was funerals for 2 little boys that drowned (there is some questions about their deaths) so they started rioting and the governor shut down the whole city. There were no rickshaws, EVERYTHING was closed. They were in old Ahmedabad a long way from us. Buses were burned, rocks were thrown and a report's camera was broken. Chirag said if we needed to go somewhere he would take us, so I didn't get to go to coffee or take my first rickshaw ride.
Robert and Reasa's private driver came and got us last night. We were out really late last night. We went to the Hooper's, we were having game night. One thing about game night, you need to have games. Reasa and Michelle went to get them yesterday and due to the stores being closed, they couldn't buy any games. We had a really good time. 5 Michelle kids, 1 Reasa boy it was a houseful of laughs and fun.
Michelle is a body builder and she works out every morning at 6:30 am. She keeps begging me to come and work out with them. I need to! I just can't get up that early and get to the gym they go to. I used the excuse last night about no tennis shoes. She has the place she goes that gets reebok's and Nike's really cheap. The guy is like a bootlegger for the shoes that arrive on freight ships that bring the shoes. Sounds a little screwy, but I am going to go with her and check it out. They have a reebok store here in the mall, but they are really high. Not has high as American, but I just think I can find them cheaper than the mall prices. It sounds like Michelle can take me to her store.
We are going to Snehal tonight, his mom is fixing us dinner. He will come and get us in his car, so we wont be out on the streets tonight.
I got up and fixed my blueberry green tea for breakfast that Kimi had given be right before I got on the plane. IT WAS SO GOOD! It made me think of her. Eating really sucks here. You would think I would lose some weight.
Robert and Reasa's private driver came and got us last night. We were out really late last night. We went to the Hooper's, we were having game night. One thing about game night, you need to have games. Reasa and Michelle went to get them yesterday and due to the stores being closed, they couldn't buy any games. We had a really good time. 5 Michelle kids, 1 Reasa boy it was a houseful of laughs and fun.
Michelle is a body builder and she works out every morning at 6:30 am. She keeps begging me to come and work out with them. I need to! I just can't get up that early and get to the gym they go to. I used the excuse last night about no tennis shoes. She has the place she goes that gets reebok's and Nike's really cheap. The guy is like a bootlegger for the shoes that arrive on freight ships that bring the shoes. Sounds a little screwy, but I am going to go with her and check it out. They have a reebok store here in the mall, but they are really high. Not has high as American, but I just think I can find them cheaper than the mall prices. It sounds like Michelle can take me to her store.
We are going to Snehal tonight, his mom is fixing us dinner. He will come and get us in his car, so we wont be out on the streets tonight.
I got up and fixed my blueberry green tea for breakfast that Kimi had given be right before I got on the plane. IT WAS SO GOOD! It made me think of her. Eating really sucks here. You would think I would lose some weight.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
July 17th
Went to Sun Photo and got my bungalow pictures put on a disc. When we got home I put together some pages so that you could see our bungalow.
SearchKing Techno Labs Bungalow in Ahmedabad, India
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Food in India
We are finding more and more American food in Ahmedabad. Miracle Whip was a big one. We brought our own with us when we got here. But we were at Icy Pick, a very small shop that has meat. BACON, PORK CHOPS. Still NO beef. But they are getting new American foods all the time. Yesterday I bought bread and butter pickles. They have taco fixin's. Shells, refried beans, bean dip, seasoning packs and picanta sauce. Doritos. A-1 sauce, now why would you have A-1 sauce if you don't have steaks to put it on. They have PeterPan peanut butter, pringle potatoe chips. Anyway the list is growing. OREO, don't forget the oreo's. They have those now. American flour still has to be shipped in.
We don't have an oven, so there wont be any baking. We also realized that alot of Indians don't eat eggs, so there are alot of eggless stuff on the shelves. Some cakes just tasted funny, we have decided that those are the ones without the eggs.
We enjoy the Indian food, alot. One thing that you don't want to do is go into any of the Indian restaurants and order something that is supposed to be American. IT WILL NOT LOOK OR TASTE LIKE IT!
We don't have an oven, so there wont be any baking. We also realized that alot of Indians don't eat eggs, so there are alot of eggless stuff on the shelves. Some cakes just tasted funny, we have decided that those are the ones without the eggs.
We enjoy the Indian food, alot. One thing that you don't want to do is go into any of the Indian restaurants and order something that is supposed to be American. IT WILL NOT LOOK OR TASTE LIKE IT!
Reading
I do alot of reading while I am the lady of the house. With Dilput I don't have to do much. I do cook, but I don't have to do dishes, clean, laundry or make beds. I just finished reading "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise L. Hay. I can pick out everybody else's problems, but I couldn't find a thing wrong with me. It's just crazy that way. I ordered the DVD before I left. It was to be delivered in 3 days. I thought that I had plenty of time, but it didn't come in. The the post office was closed on 4th of July and we left early Saturday morning. So I can enjoy that when I get home.
I went to Crosswords and got a Sidney Sheldon "Tell Me Your Dreams" book and "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. I started on "The Last Lecture". Cried the first page. It hasn't been too bad. It is not exactly what I thought. But his lecture was supposed to be an hour long and I am up to my 3rd day reading it. How does that work?
My favorite author is Nora Roberts, I am in the middle of her newest triology "The Hollow" I have read #1 and #2 and waiting for the third to come out in September. But most of the books here I have already read. I also LOVE Joanne Trollope. She also just has one here and I have read that one. You can't get her books in America, you have to go to the UK to get her books. I need to take some time and find a new author. Sidney Sheldon has several books, but I like a little more variety then just his mysteries.
I went to Crosswords and got a Sidney Sheldon "Tell Me Your Dreams" book and "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. I started on "The Last Lecture". Cried the first page. It hasn't been too bad. It is not exactly what I thought. But his lecture was supposed to be an hour long and I am up to my 3rd day reading it. How does that work?
My favorite author is Nora Roberts, I am in the middle of her newest triology "The Hollow" I have read #1 and #2 and waiting for the third to come out in September. But most of the books here I have already read. I also LOVE Joanne Trollope. She also just has one here and I have read that one. You can't get her books in America, you have to go to the UK to get her books. I need to take some time and find a new author. Sidney Sheldon has several books, but I like a little more variety then just his mysteries.
July 16th
It was a tough day to keep online. Our wireless kept going offline. After lunch Reasa and us went to Tomato's and ate, then Parnva took us to get our month permits to buy beer and wine. It was really an experience. We laughed and had a great time. We left with beer, wine and scotch. We are having a game night this Friday night and we needed beer for the boys.
I fixed egg salad and corn for super, Bob had bought chocolate and lemon tarts for dessert. After dinner Snehal came over and had a couple of beers. We had brought him some DVD's from USA. We were really glad to see him. His mother Asmita has invited over for dinner on Saturday. Indian food. They live in old Ahmedabad right by the old gate. They run a bangel and bende shop and live above the shop. It the most beautiful place when you walk in. Rows and rows and rows of bangles (bracelets), every color in the world. Then the bendes are the third eye that they were on their foreheads. Again every color and design that you can imagine. Kosha buys for the shop and she will also be there. She is Snehal's sister. She is the one that did my henna on my hands last year. So I may come home on Saturday with new henna.
I fixed egg salad and corn for super, Bob had bought chocolate and lemon tarts for dessert. After dinner Snehal came over and had a couple of beers. We had brought him some DVD's from USA. We were really glad to see him. His mother Asmita has invited over for dinner on Saturday. Indian food. They live in old Ahmedabad right by the old gate. They run a bangel and bende shop and live above the shop. It the most beautiful place when you walk in. Rows and rows and rows of bangles (bracelets), every color in the world. Then the bendes are the third eye that they were on their foreheads. Again every color and design that you can imagine. Kosha buys for the shop and she will also be there. She is Snehal's sister. She is the one that did my henna on my hands last year. So I may come home on Saturday with new henna.
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