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| 17th December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Finally lol...i will get a pic of my bags up as soon as i can...hahaha |
| 16th December 2008 Jen | - From: Finally Yes, where are the pictures of your bags? Ha ha Welcome back. Please take a trip again soon so I can visit your travel blog and live vicariously through your adventures. |
| 16th December 2008 TC | What... - From: Finally no pictures? :) |
| 12th December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Is the 3rd time a charm? i think those are my favorite pictures too... |
| 12th December 2008 M | - From: Is the 3rd time a charm? Actually I think if the tiger would have the guts to swipe at the elephant, it wouldn't have felt it. The outer skin of the elephant is very dry and very tough leaving me to believe that it would not have felt it. they are used to crashing into the bush and getting in thickets and brush. |
| 12th December 2008 TC | WOW!!!!! - From: Is the 3rd time a charm? Those are the best pictures yet! And you even got to ride an elephant. :D Cool, wasn't it? Animals don't run away as fast when you're seeing them from the back of an elephant. |
| 11th December 2008 Jen | - From: I hear her It appears that you have a knack for attracting tigers... wow!!! It must have felt surreal to be eating dinner and listening to tigers roar out side the window... |
| 11th December 2008 Jen | - From: A long way to go I absolutely adore the flowers... So lovely! And it looks like a great place to stay as well! |
| 11th December 2008 Mom | How beautiful! - From: A long way to go The tigers are beautiful - from a distance! A three foot wall huh? Your cottage looks so inviting, I love it! |
| 9th December 2008 Jen | - From: You are good luck So, I'm sitting here in Wisconsin, buried under 6 inches of snow from last night, some of the local schools are even closed, wondering--how cold is cold??? The morning temp where you are would probably be a heat wave for me!!! ha ha ha Awesome Tiger photos--please tell me though that you have a huge zoom lens on your camera, or were you really that close to a living, breathing, wild tiger??? |
| 9th December 2008 TC | LOL - From: You are good luck Did we forget to mention you have to get up really early to see some animals? ;) When we were in Africa we usually got up before sunrise so we could catch some nocturnal animals before they go to sleep. It didn't always work, but sometimes you get lucky. Sounds like you got lucky! Those are some great pictures of tigers. I can't wait to see the rest! |
| 9th December 2008 M | - From: You are good luck Totally sweet pictures! I am glad you got to experience this. Makes the whole study thing worth it now!!! |
| 9th December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: A day off at Rishikesh... I will hit a post once I'm back in Delhi and find the postcard that i picked up for you. :) |
| 8th December 2008 Jen | - From: A day off at Rishikesh... Looks beautiful! Don't forget to send me a postcard from India:-) |
| 5th December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Alright! Apparently they have enough money. I guess the travel business hasn't been affected by the global economy...oh well |
| 5th December 2008 TC | Yes, it is - From: Alright! It is their loss. Their monetary loss! :) I guess they didn't want the money that badly. |
| 4th December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Alright! i guess...oh well it's their loss. |
| 4th December 2008 M | - From: Alright! I think it comes down to supply and demand..... |
| 3rd December 2008 Jen | - From: So little time.... Sounds exciting... I can't wait to see the pictures:-) |
| 3rd December 2008 Sooze | MCSE - From: 7 out of 7 Congratulations!!!!!!! I knew you could do it !!! Enjoy that safari. |
| 3rd December 2008 Jen | - From: 7 out of 7 Congratulations!! I am so happy for you!!! |
| 3rd December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: 7 out of 7 Thank you :) |
| 3rd December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: 7 out of 7 whew! that's a good thing since you're gonna pick me up! :) |
| 3rd December 2008 TC | curious is the only way to be :) - From: So little time.... Some of us don't see any reason to go to another continent/country and not see as much as we can! And you've made international friends. Cool, huh? Are we going to have a hard time keeping you in the US now? ;) |
| 3rd December 2008 M | Oh I will - From: 7 out of 7 I will pour drinks all over you. Well done. Not an easy task, but you have succeed where most others give up or fail! |
| 3rd December 2008 TC | Congrats! - From: 7 out of 7 Congratulations to Microsoft's newest certified professional! Welcome to the club!! I know where to find you on the 14th. :D |
| 2nd December 2008 gypsygirl762 | Ouch Mom! - From: Dancing in the streets Oh thank you sooooo much! I'm not that old...btw who's the mom here :P |
| 2nd December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Dancing in the streets I'm doing my best M. |
| 2nd December 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Dancing in the streets LOL...you're so right, I should have. Now that would have been a sight to see. |
| 2nd December 2008 Mom | Hmmmmmmm . . . - From: Dancing in the streets Ohhhh, the Saris are beautiful, but pimped out car's? Honey, your showing your age:) |
| 1st December 2008 M | Nice! - From: Dancing in the streets That's neat that you got to experience something like this. Its even better that you went out into the street and joined!!! |
| 1st December 2008 TC | Great pictures! - From: Dancing in the streets I still think you should have put on your sari and crashed the party! :) |
| 29th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: 6 of 7 Thanks! Yes only one exam left. Wow I was wondering if I'd make it. :D YIPPY!!! |
| 29th November 2008 M | Safari??? - From: 6 of 7 Your going on Safari? What you need a vacation from your vacation???? Wow. Well take lots of pictures!!!! |
| 28th November 2008 jen | - From: 6 of 7 YAY! You are awesome! |
| 28th November 2008 TC | Woohoo! - From: 6 of 7 Only one left. I guess you just have a week left to finalize your safari plans. :) Wow, hasn't it gone by quickly? |
| 28th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Happy Thanksgiving.... lol....thanks. :) |
| 27th November 2008 TC | Happy Fish Day! - From: Happy Thanksgiving.... Since you had fish instead of turkey for dinner, I'll have to wish you a Happy Fish Day! :D I had my turkey, stuffing, green bean and sweet potato casseroles, crescent rolls, and homemade cranberry sauce. I even made a cherry pie for later. I also have some eggnog. Since I spent last night and most of today cooking, I won't have to cook again for probably a week. :) |
| 26th November 2008 M | - From: mussoorie trek So did any of the monkey get bad? And if they did, did you spank them? Hahahaha spanking the monkey... |
| 25th November 2008 Jen | - From: mussoorie trek Is that a butterfly in photo #9? Wonderful catch! |
| 25th November 2008 Jen | Love the pics - From: mussoorie trek Simply gorgeous! What a magnificient place! It is so amazing to see the variety in God's creation:-) The flowers look lovely too--did they smell nice? Of course, to be completely honest, monkeys scare me a little, but I guess that they are not attack monkeys, safe--right? ha ha. |
| 25th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: mussoorie trek It was fun and I finally published the pics....there's so many pics to go through that it was hard to choose. :) |
| 25th November 2008 TC | Awesome - From: mussoorie trek That sounds like a wonderful day! I'm glad you did it. I agree with Jen, I can't wait to see the pics. :) |
| 25th November 2008 Jen | - From: mussoorie trek Sounds like a beautiful place! I can't wait to see the pictures! |
| 24th November 2008 Mom | OH NO, more gray hair! - From: OH NO! You are SO BAD! Have you thought of taking up fiction as a side line? Well, at least you wouldn't have to worry about shaving your legs:) |
| 24th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: OH NO! heeheehee...i couldn't resist |
| 23rd November 2008 Jen | - From: OH NO! Adorable! Too fun! You had me worried there for about 1 second though! |
| 23rd November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: So what am I doing here? My head better not be any bigger!!!! It feels soooo good to know that there's only 2 more exams left. :) |
| 23rd November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: So what am I doing here? LOL Jen.... I might actually end up making it worse! |
| 23rd November 2008 gypsygirl762 | dcpromo - From: So what am I doing here? i did run dcpromo :P anyway who needs google when my instructor was sitting next to me. |
| 23rd November 2008 M | Try this - From: So what am I doing here? When in doubt run DCPROMO!!!! So why didn't you just google your problem???? :P |
| 22nd November 2008 TC | Now I believe you! ;) - From: So what am I doing here? So it's not all fun and games is what you're telling us. :D I'm surprised you're head isn't twice as big with everything you've learned since you've been there. You're almost done, though. Whew! |
| 22nd November 2008 Jen | - From: So what am I doing here? Look at you! Becoming a computer whiz! That's awesome! Honestly, I have no idea what the computer terms you mentioned mean. However, now I know who I will call if my home computer ever crashes! |
| 22nd November 2008 Mom | You Go Girl!!!! - From: 5 of 7 You are just Too Good! We are so happy for you (but of course we knew that you could do it!) Wheeewwww . . . . . I don't know if I can handle much more of this suspense the next time you see me I'm going to be all gray:) Have a great weekend. Lot's of Love, Mom |
| 21st November 2008 Thor | Atta girl! - From: 5 of 7 Way 2 go! You've made it this far...only a few easy exams to go...LOL (Yeah right!) But I agree...its time to celebrate! Enjoy your weekend. Its well deserved! |
| 21st November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: 5 of 7 study? what's that? lol no worries i will behave |
| 21st November 2008 gypsygirl762 | 3 of 3 - From: 5 of 7 naw i'm just to lazy to think of something clever... :P |
| 21st November 2008 M | What the? - From: 5 of 7 5 of 7? Is that your Borg designation? Like 7 of 9??? " We are Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile!!!" |
| 21st November 2008 TC | Woohoo! - From: 5 of 7 Congratulations! Now you get to relax this weekend. Just don't forget it's back to the grindstone on Monday! :) You're almost there. |
| 20th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: How much? sure |
| 19th November 2008 TC | So... - From: How much? the most expensive thing you've bought is entrance to the Taj Majal? :D |
| 19th November 2008 Jen | - From: How much? So, how much is a cosmo? I think that I would like to use the laundry service... I bet they even iron the clothes for you.... Nirvana:-) Have you tried any Yoga classes? |
| 18th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: On a clear day... I didn't realize that so many of the pictures actually had people in them. It just proves how crowded it is here. LOL Honestly, the food is very good here. Anyone who thinks that coming here would be good for your waist line is sorely mistaken. There is such a good variety of food here. |
| 18th November 2008 Jen | - From: On a clear day... Wow--your first pictures with no people in them! lol. Looks like you may be living in a quieter locale! The mountains look pretty! That would be so awesome if you could see China! How's the tea in India? Is the Chai great? I heard it was good. Do you drink a lot of Lassi too? Are there any new food items in your new place that you didn't see in Delhi? Happy thoughts! Jen |
| 18th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: test #4 Thanks :) TC |
| 17th November 2008 TC | I knew it! - From: test #4 I knew you would pass this time. :) Congrats! |
| 17th November 2008 Jen | - From: test #4 Yay!! Congratulations! This must be a huge relief! |
| 17th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: if at first you don't... ohhh no...don't tell me you were rocking to the 80's...it's official you need to get out of there. |
| 17th November 2008 Jen | - From: if at first you don't... Well, we all have bad days sometimes, he he . From the comments here, I gather that you get another try:-) I know you'll rock it next time! (I'm sorry, too much exposure to the 80s this weekend). How many tests do you have left? |
| 14th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: if at first you don't... hahaha you're so not funny! :P |
| 14th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: if at first you don't... No worries I'm not gonna jump...just a little disappointed. |
| 14th November 2008 M | Only one? - From: if at first you don't... You only failed one test? Dam that's pretty good actually. Everyone fails those tests at least once. Its pure memorization. Even Michael Jordon had a bad day..... So when are you going to retake the test? |
| 14th November 2008 TC | you'll pass it next time - From: if at first you don't... You know I didn't pass my third test the first time I took it and I program every day! You got a second chance voucher before you took it, right? Then no worries. You'll just have to study more. That's what I did and I passed the second time. Heck, M has also failed a test on the first try. You're doing awesome for not doing this every day! Don't get discouraged, get studying. :) We just can't chat with you until you pass. :D So when are you going to retake the test? |
| 13th November 2008 TC | Don't worry - From: moving up? it will be even colder when you get back! :) ooooh, maybe there will even be snow! I doubt it, but it's possible. |
| 13th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: moving up? The weather is nice here. In the morning it's chilly,and by the time it's the afternoon it warms up quite nicely. I don't actually know the temperature, but you can get away with wearing a long sleeve shirt. I hope you warm up soon. :( |
| 13th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: moving up? Yes M I live next to the Jeffersons. LOL |
| 13th November 2008 M | - From: moving up? So your moving on up, to the east side, going to get a deluxe apartment in the sky.... |
| 13th November 2008 Jen | - From: moving up? Wow, a tree grows! It looks so nice and warm there! Yesterday for work I was outside most of the day helping out with an emergency, and it was 37ish degrees, 100% humidity and a combination of snow, sleet and rain. It took me hours to warm up afterwards! Looks like paradise by you:-) Good luck with your exam! Jen |
| 13th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Whew! I'm positive that I will be done soon. It's just staying positive that is the challenge. :) |
| 13th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: constructing your probably right, they might be paid by the floor, instead of the job. :D |
| 13th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | a desert... - From: constructing That's why I feel like it was the whole bait and switch. |
| 12th November 2008 Mom | Good for You! - From: Whew! You did it! And even with the 'M' word. Good for you!! Just keep looking at that light at the end of the tunnel and before you know it you'll be on a plane heading home with new opportunities lots of great memories:) How exciting! |
| 12th November 2008 TC | Wow - From: constructing Thanks for all the pictures! Your description of the poles holding up the stairs was not as dramatic as actually seeing them! I'm amazed they haven't fallen. Maybe the reason they finish one floor at a time is so they can move in quicker? Or so they can bring in the money to pay for the second floor? :) Have you asked anyone why yet? |
| 12th November 2008 M | - From: constructing From the pictures it almost looks like you are in a desert. But I guess they are not obsessed with grass like Americans are... |
| 12th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | :D - From: Whew! Thanks TC. I had my doubts but I passed and that's such a relief! Now on to the next one. Hope you had a good day. |
| 12th November 2008 TC | Woohoo! - From: Whew! That is awesome! Of course, I never had a doubt. :) |
| 12th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: First Impressions Yes there is much less smog which is a welcome relief. Saturday we are planning a trek up to the mountain town of Mussoorie. It's supose to be a nice place to visit. We will see how it goes. |
| 11th November 2008 Jen | Smog Factor? - From: First Impressions Is the new place a bit less smoggy? Can you at least see a mountain? Maybe you can visit these places: Robber's Cave Also known as Gachchu Pani,situated at a distance of eight km from the city center.Robber's cave is a beautiful picnic spot. On display here is one of nature's strange phenomena; a stream of water goes underground here and reappears a few metres away. The cave is surrounded by hills and is a beautiful getaway for those looking for peace and quiet of the hills. Sahastradhara Around 14 km from Dehradun is the cold Sulphur water spring called Sahastradhara. The spring is believed to have exceptional medicinal value and the dripping caves and a bath in the Baldi River near the spring are said to rejuvenate the body and soul. You can have a spa day! Happy thoughts! Jen |
| 11th November 2008 Jen | Yay! - From: Whew! Congratulations!! You are rocking it! almost half way done! |
| 7th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | change of plan... - From: A change of plans.... I'm excited about going. It will be a nice change, and I will be able to see more of India than I originally thought. Yes, my To Do list for Delhi is not complete but I saw the things that I really wanted to see. So with that I am happy. |
| 7th November 2008 Jen | Yay! - From: A change of plans.... I googled that place and it looks beautiful! Much less smoggy too! I'm happy that you will get to finish the course in a place with natural scenery:-) |
| 7th November 2008 M | Change 101 - From: A change of plans.... Now you know why I highly suggested you making a list of all the things you wanted to see in Delhi and then go do them.... Things change pretty fast huh? Well at least you get to see another part of the country. Will you be able to see Mount Everst from there? |
| 7th November 2008 TC | Woohoo! - From: A change of plans.... That is awesome that you get to stay someplace besides New Delhi! Of course, that means you have to find your way around another town (city? village?). :) Enjoy! |
| 7th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | Moving forward... - From: Hitting the wall... Well, it still looks the same but mentally I'm doing a little better. This weekend I've planned a small trip to the Red Fort and/or Lodi Garden. That should help. Maybe next week sometime I will visit one of my friends since they will be back from Nepal. BTW I have no problem with you linking my blog to yours, that's kinda nice. :) |
| 7th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Hitting the wall... thanks tc, i'm sure i'll get over this eventually. i had a good night sleep so that's a big plus. :) reverse culture shock! great! well that's further down the road so no need to worry about that. |
| 6th November 2008 Terek | Hope you feel better soon - From: Hitting the wall... Just remember that all your sacrifices are for a good cause. You! One day you will look back and realize it was worth it. Based on Jen's excellent explanation, it seems there is hope. Maybe on your day off, you can get together with some other people who might be there for training or work there and go to a restaurant that might appeal to you. It won't be the same as what you are used to, but hopefully it may help a bit. btw, I linked your blog to my blog. terekawan.blogspot.com I hope you won't mind. Best wishes for the days ahead. |
| 6th November 2008 TC | yep, been there - From: Hitting the wall... Don't worry, it will pass. Keep yourself busy. Make sure you see something new every Sunday, so you can look back and tell people all the things you saw and did. :D You will have plenty of people here when you get home to help you through the reverse culture shock. |
| 6th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Hitting the wall... thanks i needed that :) |
| 6th November 2008 Jen | You're Completely Normal - From: Hitting the wall... I was so wondering when the "I hate it here" phase would hit you! Don't worry, next week or so you will feel better. Just get extra sleep this week and lay low! Be kind to yourself! What you are experiencing is completely normal. In fact, I felt it too when I lived in Israel! Here's some stuff I pulled off the web: The shock (of moving to a foreign country) often consists of distinct phases, though not everyone passes through these phases and not everyone is in the new culture long enough to pass through all three[1]: Honeymoon Phase - During this period the differences between the old and new culture are seen in a romantic light, wonderful and new. For example, in moving to a new country, an individual might love the new foods, the pace of the life, the people's habits, the buildings and so on. Negotiation Phase - After some time (usually weeks), differences between the old and new culture become apparent and may create anxiety. One may long for food the way it is prepared in one's native country, may find the pace of life too fast or slow, may find the people's habits annoying, etc. This phase is often marked by mood swings caused by minor issues or without appoarent reason. Depression is not uncommon. Adjustment Phase - Again, after some time one grows accustomed to the new culture and develops routines. One knows what to expect in most situations and the host country no longer feels all that new. One becomes concerned with basic living again, and things become more "normal". Reverse Culture Shock (a.k.a. Re-entry Shock) - Returning to one's home culture after growing accustomed to a new one can produce the same effects as described above, which an affected person often finds more surprizing and difficult to deal with as the original culture shock. Happy thoughts! Jen |
| 6th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | Big Smile! - From: I love you cake.... Hi Larissa! OMG it's good to hear from you! To be honest I don't use myspace that much as well, but I will make sure that it gets checked more often then not. Hope all is well. |
| 5th November 2008 Larissa | Awesome! - From: I love you cake.... I can't believe you are in India! What an awesome opportunity. I am not really a myspace user but will get on soon to chat and catch up on your adventures. (Jen gave me your blog info today) |
| 4th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: I love you cake.... I haven't had a chance to go back to the cafe, but I'm sure I will return. |
| 4th November 2008 MAT | Did u visit again? - From: I love you cake.... Hey Cake looks really cute... did u visit again to that cafe ? |
| 4th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | fan base... - From: 2 down 5 to go... LOL...I guess so |
| 4th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | RAID 5... - From: 2 down 5 to go... Sure, but I'm sure that you can do that as well. You don't need me to do it. |
| 4th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | M... - From: I love you cake.... Yes the hour included my nasty feet and calves too. :P |
| 4th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | Sticker shock - From: I love you cake.... Wow TC $70 for a pedicure...I'm glad it's not the case in VA |
| 4th November 2008 gypsygirl762 | Dad, - From: I love you cake.... Yes the cake was very good. |
| 4th November 2008 Jen | - From: I love you cake.... Ha, ha, it seems that you already have a fanbase:-) |
| 4th November 2008 jen | You Rock! - From: 2 down 5 to go... Wonderful progress-- I hope Goa works out for ya!!! |
| 3rd November 2008 M | Congrats - From: 2 down 5 to go... So, when you come back you can integrated my RAID 5 server into my 801.11g wireless network so I can have access through out my home enterprise network??? COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 3rd November 2008 M | What the? - From: I love you cake.... Do you have feet or hocks? 1 hour??? WOW!!! |
| 3rd November 2008 TC | That is cheap! - From: I love you cake.... Less than $20 for a cut, style, and pedicure! That is awesome! I had the opportunity to pay $70 for a pedicure while in Key West. I passed on it. :) Congrats on passing your second test!!! I am so proud of you :D |
| 3rd November 2008 Mom | How did it taste? - From: I love you cake.... Gee, your outing sounded wonderful, maybe I need to go back to school! But you know, the most important question that your Dad has is . . . how was the cake? |
| 3rd November 2008 gypsygirl762 | Goa... - From: 2 down 5 to go... Thanks Mom. I've been busy but it's worth it. Well hopefully it will work out that I will be able to study in Goa and then I will do my best to find India's version of the Beach Boys! |
| 3rd November 2008 Mom | CONGRATULATIONS!!! - From: 2 down 5 to go... We knew you could do it! Two books in one week-that's awesome, no wonder you're a little blurry eyed. Goa sounds great and very soothing with your hectic schedule and you could compare the beaches with So Cal. Hey, maybe they will have surfing and their version of the Beach Boys:) |
| 3rd November 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Lotus Temple LMAO! Jen you are so right about that! Unfortunately I think I'm beginning to hit that point where the newness has worn off....I've got my sari so it's time to go home... |
| 3rd November 2008 Jen | The Building - From: Lotus Temple What a lovely temple! Kind of reminds me of the building you used to manage at college.... ha ha . Just kidding. Oral should have visited India for inspiration before he built the university, then it would look wierd-nice instead of "what in the world was the architect thinking here." It must be intoxicating to visit such beautiful places and to be surrounded by so many people. It looks like there are crowds everywhere. How many people live in the city where you are staying? |
| 2nd November 2008 M | Blog post idea - From: At the market.... How about a post on how Indians view the USA? From a social, political, and personal level? Let us know what they think of us outsourcing to them... things like that. |
| 1st November 2008 gypsygirl762 | sitafool - From: At the market.... LOL...it's kinda funny how easily you can move from tourist to local. |
| 1st November 2008 Terek | Sitafool - From: At the market.... I haven't had sitafool in more than 25 years. BTW, you're starting to sound like a local according to your directions! |
| 1st November 2008 Terek | Happy Diwali - From: Diwali Now I wish I was there on Diwali! |
| 31st October 2008 Jen | Wardrobe - From: At the market.... Make sure you purchase yourself a tailored silk sari while you are in India:-) The fruit looks yummy! Poor me, destined to bananas and apples for the 6-month winter, lol:-) The traffic looks a little scary! You should definately check out some Indian movies while you are there-they can be really good. After all, it is Bollywood! |
| 31st October 2008 gypsygirl762 | smell-o-vision - From: At the market.... Ewh!!! I'm glad that I don't have that either, talk about nasty. I'm half tempted to take a picture of the public restrooms but I just can't bring myself to do that yet. |
| 31st October 2008 gypsygirl762 | cooking... - From: Normal? Ok TC that sounds like a plan to me. I will look for a cook book :) |
| 31st October 2008 M | - From: At the market.... Doesn't look that crowded to me. Thank goodness you don't have smell-o-vision. I don't want to smell urine through my computer.... |
| 31st October 2008 TC | Indian food - From: Normal? I have made some Indian food at home, but never my favorite butter chicken. Make sure whatever cookbook you get has that in it! :) I might even share with you when I make it. :D Don't worry about finding the spices here. There's always the internet if we can't find it locally. |
| 31st October 2008 TC | very nice! - From: At the market.... Half the fun of being overseas is discovering all the local foods! Too bad you can't bring any fruit back to the states with you. |
| 31st October 2008 gypsygirl762 | cooking lesson... - From: Normal? When I read your comment I just busted out laughing...ok we can try out some of the dishes but honestly it might be better to just go out for Indian food. :) |
| 31st October 2008 Jen | Foodie - From: Normal? I expect a cooking lesson sometime when you get back!! lol... Oh wait, H always tells me that I can't cook. I guess you will have to help me prove him wrong! I so look forward to your reading your blog! I am very happy that you are having a good time!! |
| 31st October 2008 D or M depending on my mood | Well then... - From: Normal? So you are becoming "native" are you? Cool! The best way to get to know the country is through the people! See if you can get some local cookbooks for the food (with lots of pictures) so you can make the food you like when you return home. |
| 30th October 2008 Mom | Keep the clock! - From: Diwali So glad that you could share the holiday with a local family-it means so much more and the pictures are great! But keep the clock, it gives us something to look forward to:) |
| 29th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | booking a trip - From: Taj Mahal I was able to book the trip through the embassy. Can I email you the info? |
| 29th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | politics - From: Diwali Yes I have had many discussions regarding US politics. I'm enjoying hearing different view points. |
| 29th October 2008 Terek | Package - From: Taj Mahal Where can I get info on the tour package or who can I contact. I'm sure my wife will plan to take me there. It would be nice if I can have something planned for Taj. |
| 29th October 2008 Jen | Fun - From: Diwali How awesome that you were able to spend the holiday with the locals! Looks delish! Yum! Now I'm hungry. So have you heard any comments about the United States elections. How is the US perceived? |
| 29th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Agra restaurant - From: Taj Mahal Unfortunately, I don't recall the name of the restaurant. It was all part of the package.... |
| 29th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | D - From: Taj Mahal I will think about the countdown clock, you're not the only one who doesn't care for it. Hmmm...I am not sure where my next trip will take me. What's your name? |
| 29th October 2008 Terek | Restaurant in Agra - From: Taj Mahal Wow.. great pics. Which restaurant did you go to in Agra? I hope to visit Taj Mahal and would like to take my wife there. |
| 28th October 2008 D | HOLY COW - From: Taj Mahal WOW. Thats cool that you really got to experience something like that. I am jealous of your adventures!!! Although I would remove the countdown clock... It will make time go very very slow!!!!!!!! Where is the next trip?? |
| 28th October 2008 Jen | Lovely - From: Taj Mahal The pictures are great!! It is such an amazing monument! |
| 27th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | See you soon - From: And the winner is.... That's great. Well make sure you bring stuff for your sinuses because the air pollution is very bad here. I will check out your blog. |
| 27th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Hi Terrell, - From: No turning back now... I'm so glad to hear from you! Well, I'm now in New Delhi for a while. Hope all is well with you. |
| 27th October 2008 Terek | Coming in few weeks - From: And the winner is.... I'm leaving US on the 9th and will visit my wife's family in Aligarh and Bareilly and then will arrive in New Delhi on 16th or 17th of November. I've never been to India, so it should be exciting. I'm starting a blog at terekawan.blogspot.com |
| 27th October 2008 Terrell Zeidan | Wow, Erin - From: No turning back now... I'm proud of you. Great job making things happen. So are you in India or Qatar? My husband was born in Qatar. We're thinking of you. Terrell Zeidan |
| 27th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Haldiram's - From: And the winner is.... There is a large variety of vegetarian food there, and for the most part it's pretty good. A lot of the students and staff walk next door to Haldiram's for lunch. Oh! Hold on to the receipt because the school will reimburse you the cost of your lunch. When are you arriving? |
| 25th October 2008 Terek | Haldiram - From: And the winner is.... How's the food at Haldiram? |
| 25th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Jen, - From: And the winner is.... It is pretty warm here around 22C. But it's not humid thankfully. Surprisingly India it a mix of ultra modern and old school and they are mixed together haphazardly. We do take a mini van to school and I feel pretty comfortable riding in it. But hey this is coming from a girl who hires the motorized rickshaws to get around. They are the size of smart cars. |
| 25th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Public Transportation - From: And the winner is.... No, I just took a picture of some of the day laborers. I thought it was pretty interesting. |
| 25th October 2008 Mom | Public Transportation? - From: And the winner is.... Wow, the school looks great. But is the 'standing room only' their public transportation? |
| 25th October 2008 Jen | I thought DC was bad - From: And the winner is.... Wow--India takes the cake when it comes to traffic congestion! Is it scary to ride in a cab--or do you walk to school? I see a sweet shop--does it have good desserts? The school building looks ultra modern as well. It looks warm there too, how nice! At night it is like 32 degrees here:-) |
| 25th October 2008 Thor | Way to go!!!! - From: Comfort food... I'm so glad you passed your test! Hope each one goes as well as this one, I have all the confidence in the world in you, and I know you'll do great :) Enjoy your TM visit tomorrow! |
| 24th October 2008 TC | What was the outcome? - From: Comfort food... Did you get your grilled cheese? How was your first test? Can't wait to hear! |
| 23rd October 2008 gypsygirl762 | It's worth it... - From: Just thought you might like to see... I sure hope that it is worth it. It won't truly sink in what I'm doing and learning until after I am home. But now it seems a long way from here. |
| 23rd October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Green Fees - From: Oh Boy! I will have to find out how much the green fees run. But I do know that they have some golf courses. |
| 23rd October 2008 gypsygirl762 | kids - From: Oh Boy! Hahaha, you're right Grammy it is pretty extreme. |
| 22nd October 2008 Derrell | Its worth it! - From: Just thought you might like to see... Real learning has to be mixed with knowledge and experience, and you are now getting them both. |
| 22nd October 2008 Papa | Green fees? - From: Oh Boy! Hey, were are the golf courses and what are the green fees? |
| 22nd October 2008 Grammy | kids - From: Oh Boy! I've heard of kids running away from home but this is a little much! Love your blog!!! |
| 22nd October 2008 gypsygirl762 | the bathroom - From: Just thought you might like to see... you should get a sink like this one. Maybe next time if you remodel. |
| 22nd October 2008 gypsygirl762 | pollution - From: Just thought you might like to see... There is a great deal of pollution here and my sinuses are paying the price. So make sure you bring some sinus medication or what ever you need. You will use it. |
| 22nd October 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: Just thought you might like to see... I'm actually staying at a budget hotel. |
| 22nd October 2008 Jen | The Bucket - From: Just thought you might like to see... Hmmm... maybe it's a poor man's bidet? I love the sink! I almost bought one of those for my bathroom... Now I wish that I had:-) |
| 22nd October 2008 Bill Gates | - From: Just thought you might like to see... Get your education on!!! |
| 21st October 2008 Terek | Pollution - From: Just thought you might like to see... How are you doing with the pollution there? |
| 21st October 2008 Terek | - From: Just thought you might like to see... Are you staying at a budget or 4 start hotel? From the pics, it looks like 4 star or better. The hotel that Koenig recommends me for budget is spb 87 which is in a pretty noiy market area. What do you do for dinner? |
| 21st October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Class name - From: Koenig I am currently taking the MCSE course. There is a particular hotel that I have heard is pretty nice for a budget hotel. I will find out what the name is for you. |
| 20th October 2008 Terek | Class name - From: Koenig Hello..Thanks for sharing your travelblog. I'm planning to go to Koenig in November for .Net training. What training are you taking there? What hotel did you leave because it did not have an internet connection. Until you leave India, it is probably not wise to share name of the hotel where you are staying, but I would like to find out the name afterwards. I'll be following your blog. Good luck with your studies! |
| 20th October 2008 TC | nice pictures! - From: What a nice tour I'm glad you had a good tour. It looks beautiful! That's a nice picture of you. I can't wait to hear about your first day of class. ;) (hint, hint) |
| 20th October 2008 Jen | Book me! - From: What a nice tour Wow $600/night? That's my monthly house payment The pics look lovely! I want to visit India now too! Jen |
| 20th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: India Gate They have alot to eat here. :) Thank you I bought it at one of the local shops, it was a good deal too. |
| 19th October 2008 Mom | They grow them big! - From: India Gate That dragonfly was huge! You were a brave soul. What a beautiful top, a product of India? |
| 19th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: little choices lol...they serve hot coffee too :) |
| 19th October 2008 TC | Coffee - From: little choices Is it hot coffee? Or just cold coffee drinks? I mean, it's still in the 80's to 90's there. :) |
| 19th October 2008 TC | I love the orientation - From: India Gate of the picture of you and the India gate! It's very artistic. |
| 19th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | - From: India Gate I'm glad you like the pictures. I'm pretty happy with them too. |
| 18th October 2008 Jen | The Gate - From: India Gate I absolutely love the pictures!! You're right--the lady with the broom smiling is an awesome photo!!! |
| 18th October 2008 M | I think the risk is worth it - From: India Gate During my travels I usually find other people with camera's and do the camera swap to take pictures. I figure if we are both tourist, we can help one another out. I am glad you did! |
| 18th October 2008 blueriver | - From: Oh Boy! well.. me living in Cochin a green place in South India... I am mad to travell i travelled a lot of places in India.. R u from Richmond VA? I have one of my intimate friend there... They live at Kilpeck Dr. Nice to meet u here. My self Mr. lal here. I am inviting u to be my friend.... let me know your opinion... |
| 18th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | That would make life easier... - From: No turning back now... Last names are only important to everyone else! :P |
| 18th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | hmm... - From: Oh Boy! Ok so I will never be the same...well I hope so or what's the point! lol |
| 18th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Pico pico - From: Oh Boy! Today is a better day. Although I would much rather have someone here holding my hand. For some reason I think that would somehow it would diminish this trip. |
| 18th October 2008 gypsygirl762 | Hi - From: Oh Boy! Well I am beginning to settle in here and in a few days everything that seemed so different will feel completely normal. Thanks for asking. Do you live in India or are you traveling? |
| 17th October 2008 blueriver | Welcome to India - From: Oh Boy! Hii .. Me from a costal place in India... How u feel here in India?.... |
| 17th October 2008 M | Doesn't look too bad - From: Oh Boy! Glad you got out into the city. Having internet access only in the lobby isn't so bad. Can you move rooms so you are closer to it and then get a signal that way? If not what about getting a signal booster and hooking it up? |
| 17th October 2008 TC | Congrats! - From: Oh Boy! You have now joined the elite ranks of world travelers! You will never be the same (in a good way). :) |
| 16th October 2008 M | Don't you wish.... - From: No turning back now... Don't you wish you had actually gotten your whole name "thing" straightened out before hand??? ;-) |
| 16th October 2008 TC | I knew you'd like that... - From: No turning back now... the socks, that is! :) I almost told you about them before you left, but changed my mind just in case they didn't give them out anymore to cut costs. I'm glad you enjoyed your first flight!!! Hopefully the second one is just as good for you! |
| 16th October 2008 Jen | Score! - From: No turning back now... Entire row to yourself---very nice... I'm glad you are not nervous! What a fun adventure!! |
| 16th October 2008 T | Good luck! - From: Waiting... I soooooo wish I was going, too! It's too late to stow away in your bag, though, since you're on your way. |
| 16th October 2008 jen | Bon Voyage - From: Waiting... Wow--two months... two bags! Wow! Happy thoughts and prayers for a safe trip! |
