- I have permission to use both the Kala Bhavana (art school) and Central Unversity Libraries. Can't take anything out, but I can go in and read. The libraries are unlike any I've used before. In some ways they seem poorly cared for, but when I look at the collections, they are most impressive. I will write more about them another night.
- I have met several people who are not only friendly and good company, but who are also interesting, accomplished and speak English. Plus, C has a new friend and the two girls are going to take art classes together.
- Both Celia and I can name a variety of foods in Bengali.
- We can also count to ten. And Celia can write all the numbers. I'm a bit behind.
- I was permitted to look over the Tagore photo archive. Not sure if they will let me do anything with it, but it was quite the experience to see it.
- I bought us each an umbrella. Though it looks very dorky, it's really helpful for the sun.
- We have taken several rickshaws. I still feel guilty, but sometimes it is necessary.
- I walk miles each day. And for some of them, I actually know where I'm going.
- The accomplishment of which I am particularly proud today is that this morning I bought us train tickets to Kolkata for Monday. I need someone to look them over to see if I got the right ones, but I'm feeling pretty thrilled with myself anyway.
Continuing frustrations: No. 1) We still can't find a place to live. Every referral I get is already taken or wasn't really available or will be in July. No. 2) Very limited Internet. That one I'll work on more once we get the home thing straitened out. No. 3) I'm having a really tough time remembering names. I'm working at it, but failing miserably.
Don't worry about us being homeless. We are still in our beautiful and very expensive rooms, being well taken care of, and sweating a bit less now that they have the battery working so we can use the fan when power goes off.
Speaking of which... Power is gone again, so I'll sign off.
Thinking of you all and wishing you a good morning (it's 10 pm here).
3 comments:
Reading your blog avidly and looking forward to every post.
Anne
Items from home for both of you:
Crocuses bloomed, then it snowed, then melted. Crocuses still blooming though bleepin' cold.
Northwood play (Alice in Wonderland) was very cute, especially a group of girls meant to be flowers who were very realistically snarky.
Jeremy found his iPod...wait for it...in the NW lost and found.
Downtown HP was swarming with kids this afternoon. I guess it usually is, I'm just not usually there. Mission: purchase books for the senior prizes.
One more set of huge LFC chores and then I hope to relax.
Spring break starts. Skiing for the three boys. Serenity on the home front and too much work for me. Lori et al off to San Francisco, Robin et al off to London.
So you see: not much going on around here!
Umbrellas are NECESSARY! I started using one in Singapore, especially in the hot morning sun. Fortunately, I was not the only person who used them (tho most other people seemed to be women).
That is so cool that C and friend are taking art lessons!
Anyway, I know that your internet is very unreliable. I wonder if dropbox is any good at recovering from momentary disconnects...
Steve, I would pay cash money to see a picture of you with your parasol.
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