Once I have gotten a little more settled I will take some photos and post them so you can see. Sorry about the date discrepency - seems the blog thinks I am in Canada so the date they use is always 12 hours behind me. so if someone knows how I can change this setting I would appreciate it.
Thanks for the comments it is fun to check them
Yeh I will have internet access 24/7 you know how hooked I am on the internet - I was thrilled to find out I could have it.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Friday May 25th
I had a very full day yesterday!!! I was able to find a suitable car - which I can pick up on Tuesday next week - yeh!!! It is a Hyundai Santro. A friend took me to a dealer in Pune and was able to negotiate a very reasonable price. It is essential to have a car here in Lonavala - especially during the monsoons - unlike Pune there aren't as many rickshaws available to get around plus the amount of rain is much greater here. So I was really blessed to find a good car in such a timely manner.
I hired a car with driver to take me and a couple of friends to Pune for the day so while there I did LOTS of shopping for my place. I got by bedroom furniture, all of my kitchen utensals and table and chairs. This will all be delivered to my house on Sunday - then the fun of setting up house begins::)) When I go into Pune next week to pick up the car I will get the balance of stuff so it is really looking like I will be settled before the rains begin - Praise God!! Everyone is amazed how quickly I have gotten everything done but you know how much I don't like shopping - I need to get it done quickly.
So needless to say I had a very full day - we left here around 9 am and got back around 7pm. Even got to have lunch with Sandra!
I sure was tired by the time I got home but happy.
It has drizzled a couple of times and that sure has cooled the temperatures down - making it much more bearable - of course I have probably adjusted to the hotter temperatures.
I hired a car with driver to take me and a couple of friends to Pune for the day so while there I did LOTS of shopping for my place. I got by bedroom furniture, all of my kitchen utensals and table and chairs. This will all be delivered to my house on Sunday - then the fun of setting up house begins::)) When I go into Pune next week to pick up the car I will get the balance of stuff so it is really looking like I will be settled before the rains begin - Praise God!! Everyone is amazed how quickly I have gotten everything done but you know how much I don't like shopping - I need to get it done quickly.
So needless to say I had a very full day - we left here around 9 am and got back around 7pm. Even got to have lunch with Sandra!
I sure was tired by the time I got home but happy.
It has drizzled a couple of times and that sure has cooled the temperatures down - making it much more bearable - of course I have probably adjusted to the hotter temperatures.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Wednesday May 23rd Been here a week already
Wednesday May 23rd
Well, I have been here a week now - in some ways the time has gone very fast and in other ways slow. I am slowly adjusting to the extreme weather here - it has become quite humid thus making it feel hotter. Yesterday we had rain for a while and that broke the humbidity somewhat so now it feels cooler.
I have gone to check out prices on furnishing for my place several times and finally yesterday got some of the major appliances. I am planning on going to Pune Thursday vai taxi together with a couple of friends to get many of the smaller things like dishes, bedding etc. It will be good to see Pune again.
I am hoping to be able to move into my place next week - and am really praying that the rains hold off till I have moved in - once it starts to rain it will be very difficult to move.
We have many power cuts every day here so am getting an inverter (basically batteries) so that I can manage during these cuts - this allows me to use lights and fans.
I went to church on Sunday and met some very nice people - nationals - the church was held in a small school - pretty primitive but adequate.
Once I am settled I will start working - I am looking forward to that.
Well, I have been here a week now - in some ways the time has gone very fast and in other ways slow. I am slowly adjusting to the extreme weather here - it has become quite humid thus making it feel hotter. Yesterday we had rain for a while and that broke the humbidity somewhat so now it feels cooler.
I have gone to check out prices on furnishing for my place several times and finally yesterday got some of the major appliances. I am planning on going to Pune Thursday vai taxi together with a couple of friends to get many of the smaller things like dishes, bedding etc. It will be good to see Pune again.
I am hoping to be able to move into my place next week - and am really praying that the rains hold off till I have moved in - once it starts to rain it will be very difficult to move.
We have many power cuts every day here so am getting an inverter (basically batteries) so that I can manage during these cuts - this allows me to use lights and fans.
I went to church on Sunday and met some very nice people - nationals - the church was held in a small school - pretty primitive but adequate.
Once I am settled I will start working - I am looking forward to that.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Arrived Safely
May 17,2007
Had a smooth flight to UK and then on to India. Couldn't believe it - after struggling so hard to make sure my bags weren't too heavy - they didn't even check the weight at all - can you believe it!?!?!? Only had a 5hr layover in Heathrow - the flights and layover all seemed to go very fast. Seemed like no time at all till I was here.
Got to see the flat today that I will be shifting into - nice and roomy and bright. Best of all Raj and Brenda are right next door - I mean right next door! It will definitely be an adjustment living in Lonavala - but I know that God is faithful and I will manage.
I was up all day today - slept a couple of hours when I got here and had a short nap in the afternoon - now it is after 9:30 and definitely time for bed!!!
Was great to see so many friends again.
Had a smooth flight to UK and then on to India. Couldn't believe it - after struggling so hard to make sure my bags weren't too heavy - they didn't even check the weight at all - can you believe it!?!?!? Only had a 5hr layover in Heathrow - the flights and layover all seemed to go very fast. Seemed like no time at all till I was here.
Got to see the flat today that I will be shifting into - nice and roomy and bright. Best of all Raj and Brenda are right next door - I mean right next door! It will definitely be an adjustment living in Lonavala - but I know that God is faithful and I will manage.
I was up all day today - slept a couple of hours when I got here and had a short nap in the afternoon - now it is after 9:30 and definitely time for bed!!!
Was great to see so many friends again.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Today's the day!!!! First celebrate Mother's Day with my Mother and then off to the airport we go!!! Sandra will be meeting me at the other end. It will be so good to see her again.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Tomorrow is the day I fly - I can hardly believe how fast time has gone these past two weeks. I have been able to connect with many different people - which has really been great. Tomorrow we will do Mothers day with my Mom, sis and daughter. Then finish with packing and off we go!!! I am getting pretty excited - it is feeling more and more real.
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