Hello from rainy Lonavala

Here we are mid Aug already - I just can't believe how fast the time flies!!!!!! You have probably heard about all of the rain in the north east of India and Bangladesh - well thankfully we have enjoyed (actually) a relatively mild monsoon. Although it has rained there are many bright times - not actually sunshine but brighter. And the rain hasn't been constant! Thankfully. The stories on the news about the people in the north east are tragic!
Well, it is only 3 weeks now till the workshop - all energies are now being focused on preparation for that. We are expecting approx 500 delegates at this workshop so we will be very busy for the first week of Sept. Then after the workshop are various meetings planned by smaller groups - since people will be coming from all over the world it will be an opportunity to network and discuss various issues related to our work.
The DTS will be finished their lecture phase next week - they have had a great school - they will be going to Pune area for a couple of weeks to do outreach - then coming back to participate in the workshop - for many of them this will be a once in a lifetime opportunity. We are excited that our founder will be here plus a number of the top leaders. We are just hoping that this mild monsoon will remain during the workshop - or even better just plain stop during that week. It will be quite a challenge with so many people if the rains are there. Too much muddy water around!!!
Yesterday I went to Pune for the day and came home completely exhausted!!!!! This shopping is for the birds - I just don't enjoy it. But a few of the gals came down with me and we had a great lunch together at Sunmoi - my favorite Chinese place in Pune!! What a treat that was since no matter what cusine the restaurants here in Lonavala claim to be they are all basically pretty Indian in flavors! Things are so different in a village than in a metropolitan city.
My car is still working great and I am enjoying being taxi for 4 gals.
Well, it is Saturday and the laundry needs to get done so will close for now. Would love to hear from some of you. Thanks so much Sheri for your faithful comments and keeping me motivated to keep posting!!!