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Published: February 8th 2008
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Puncture!
Got a flat tire on the way to the airport - the driver quickly changed it but the mosquitos were pretty thick as we waited. Friday
Picked Mike up at the airport--the plane was about 1/2 hour early, even! The car's front right tire got a puncture on the way to the airport but the driver changed it in no time and we were back on our way. A very steady, careful driver but I was afraid that the suitcase might be bigger than the car. No worry, it fit just fine.
He was able to sleep in a bit, we had tea and jam toast, wandered around campus (track & field day), went to the Deputy Registrar's Office and visited with him. The staff were still chanting, in a time-honored tradition of demonstration. A bird pooped on Sue's shirt so we went back, changed, and meandered a bit more. Had a nice lunch at the guest house, at the tale end of the seminar attendees. Then walked down to the Adult & Continuing Ed Building (pics from the top floor of the gardens and theatre).
After a bit of a rest (this has been such a taxing day...), we took a ride to the new
South City Mall --so we could see some of the 'other' India. Depressingly like every mall in America except with
some traditionally Indian clothing styles in the stores. Lots of the same stores--Nike, Reebok, Levi's, Guess, Benetton and some British/Indian ones that we've not seen yet (at least not in Harrisonburg).
As we left, there was quite a commotion in the front of the building--they've been putting up store signs all week and there was a short-circuit in one they were working on today. They were still using a fire extinguisher and were pulling off plastic pieces as we left.
Dinner at Sushil's again tonight--this time I had my camera all charged up! Had wonderful appetizers, including vegetable pokara, and dinner featuring two fish, including pomfrit, which was new to us. Wonderful evening!
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Jeff
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Hey Mike
How's the beer over there? Are you going to contribute to the blog too? I'll be checking...