I think I've been in India for three days now...I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all. Here are some general updates...
(1) Travel...After having my flight to Newark cancelled, I managed to get on another flight but my baggage didn't. It all worked out though because the airline and the school gave me some money to get clothes. (The school also arranged for a driver/guide to find some places to shop at.)
(2) School...It's awesome! They really take care of their teachers. The first few days of orientation have been filled with setting up bank accounts, getting registered at the foreign office, meeting the school doctor, filling out paper work, yada yada yada. But, it hasn't all been boring. It's fun to do some of those things. (Not the 2 hour trip downtown for the 3 hour foreign registration process...) Everyone has been very helpful.
(3) Bandra...The neighborhood I'm living in is cool. One night I walked down Hill and Linking road, two of its busiest shopping/dining streets. I bought a map of India for my wall. Initially priced at 300 rupees, I bargained down to 150 (42R to the dollar...).
(4) Auto-rickshaw experience...The school sends a bus to pick us up every morning. Well, today I overslept! So, I had to catch a rickshaw which took me the 15 minute journey to the school. The rickshaw is basically an electric bike with a one-two person covered seat. It cost 40 rupees for the ride. I gave the driver a 100R note. He was thrilled at the tip. (No doubt, the dollar meant a lot more to him than to me.) Plus, I just appreciated that I made it to orientation in time for breakfast.
I will be posting some pictures soon...Stay tuned!
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SOL! So excited that you made it and are liking things already. Bummer about your luggage. Hope it shows up after packing your good shoes in that bag. We can't wait to see pics and love the rickshaw story. Take pics next time and keep tipping well. You have good karma.
Love,
The Letts's
that sounds awesome. they bought you clothes! wooooo
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no really that sounds so cool. love ya
Hey Senrick. I found your blog. No problem. Despite the few bumps along the way, im sure the rest of your settling in will be fine. Glad to hear you made it safetly.
-Amy
Yay Sol! I'm looking forawrd to following your adventures!
Love,
Anna Another Letts
Very exciting Senrick. Who would've guessed that your worldly travels, would result in a possible permanent residence outside of the U.S.? India sounds amazing. I have always been interested in Hindi funeral ceremonies; they are so much brighter and happier than ours. Also, do you have an address where we can send you stuff? My e-mail is racoonsmith@hotmail.com. It's nice to hear that you are doing well.
Peace,
Nigel.
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