Initial days - June 7

June 7, 2007
This is what I wrote to some of my girlfriends soon after I arrived in Bangalore 5 days ago:
"I am back online, the days are hot in Bangalore, nights are cooler, this is summertime here, expecting monsoons soon. Last Saturday, the neighborhood kids planted trees along the road outside the complex, hoping the monsoons will provide the necessary water. We are staying in my brother’s house, am busy trying to get our rental house set up with furniture, appliances, broadband , etc. Drinking a lot of Indian “Chai”.

Hoping to wear my Indian sarees, but probably would feel out of place in the midst of tight pants and tights shirts the women are sporting here. Simone’s body is totally jetlagged, she sleeps all day and stays awake all night, meaning I hardly get any night time sleep. Not a real problem, these hot afternoons are perfect for the afternoon “siesta”, during which I make up my sleep."

Few more days have gone by since, the children seem very happy. I had thought R would be miserable, and be missing his father, but that has not been the case. Both the kids have been playing with their cousin and other kids in the neighborhood. R is also enjoying the "Bengali" foods. Insists on eating with his hands - the authentic "Indian" way.

The last two night had strong winds, thunder, lightning and rain, bringing down the temperatures considerably.

Next week, we have to deal with school, studies, the "real life".....