Can you believe that we have been
in Mumbai for the past 2 months? I don't even believe it. A lot can happen in 2
months and a lot has happened in 2 months. So here is a recap of the things we
have done and learned in the last few months:
I have met several lovely ladies from inside and outside of the Consulate community and have developed nice friendships with them.
We won tickets through the Consulate for the Ganpati Immersion. This annual event takes place in Chowpatti Beach, which is south of where we live. James and I and 10-12 other people from the Consulate won tickets to be in the VIP area which was located right in the middle of the action and we were able to see the different Ganesha's as they made their way into the ocean.
We have only eaten Indian food twice. Mumbai has a diverse cuisine, so it's great for us who are not used to Indian food.
We have paid an estimate of $10 a pint for ice cream, but it's been totally worth it.
Face time, Skype, Vonage and Facebook have been a great way to stay in touch with my awesome friends and family!
Hola (a VPN) has allowed me to keep watching some of my favorite TV shows.
I do not miss driving, people here are crazy drivers and I'm not sad I am not driving. People here don't believe in blinkers, stop signs or traffic lights. Also, personal space between cars is almost non-existent.
Ubber is a great way to get around when your car or driver is not available.
Volunteering might be my new thing.
The mall is a great escape from all the people and noises.
I will never honk my horn unecesarrily any more.
I love walking to the market at anytime of the day!
You can get Pottery Barn, World Market furniture for a 1/3 of the price here.
Indian People are one of the most kind people I have met.
Running on the streets is not an option here for me. I hate the dreamill.
The Consulate loves to put on great parties and events for its employees! In the last 2 months we have been here, we have attended Our National Day Celebration (4th of July), Hail and Farewell Party, A Heritage Walk around the Taj Mahal Hotel, a tour around the old Consulate, a White Water Rafting Trip and have many more trips and tours to come.
Here in India there is a party for everything (I love that).
Every weekend there is something to do, whether it is with your friends, or around Mumbai.
Driving distances are relative to the amount of traffic and not to the miles. If you want to go anywhere south (as in south Mumbai), be ready to be in traffic for at least 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Use that time to catch up on emails or reading.
Jewelry here is handmade and 1/2 the price of what it would cost back in the states. I bought a necklace with semi-precious stone for $80 and the jeweler says he sells it in the states for about $160.
I haven't bought much clothing here, only a Saree.
I may or may not have bought about 10+ elephants in the course of being here.
Blue is IN in the Snoddy household.
There is no such thing as personal space!
We found BEEF and made meat sauce!
I still can't convert money for shit.
We attended a concert in which we were the only white people there. The music was great and the event was awesome!
We have yet to meet a Bollywood Star (we need to get on it).
Cows here hang out on the sidewalks with no leash!
No Elephants yet!
Here are some of my favorite pictures:
This is it for now! I'm pretty sure I will have other things to add later on. I'm trying to be as candid as possible without offending anyone.
Until Next Time,
Nats
I have met several lovely ladies from inside and outside of the Consulate community and have developed nice friendships with them.
We won tickets through the Consulate for the Ganpati Immersion. This annual event takes place in Chowpatti Beach, which is south of where we live. James and I and 10-12 other people from the Consulate won tickets to be in the VIP area which was located right in the middle of the action and we were able to see the different Ganesha's as they made their way into the ocean.
We have only eaten Indian food twice. Mumbai has a diverse cuisine, so it's great for us who are not used to Indian food.
We have paid an estimate of $10 a pint for ice cream, but it's been totally worth it.
Face time, Skype, Vonage and Facebook have been a great way to stay in touch with my awesome friends and family!
Hola (a VPN) has allowed me to keep watching some of my favorite TV shows.
I do not miss driving, people here are crazy drivers and I'm not sad I am not driving. People here don't believe in blinkers, stop signs or traffic lights. Also, personal space between cars is almost non-existent.
Ubber is a great way to get around when your car or driver is not available.
Volunteering might be my new thing.
The mall is a great escape from all the people and noises.
I will never honk my horn unecesarrily any more.
I love walking to the market at anytime of the day!
You can get Pottery Barn, World Market furniture for a 1/3 of the price here.
Indian People are one of the most kind people I have met.
Running on the streets is not an option here for me. I hate the dreamill.
The Consulate loves to put on great parties and events for its employees! In the last 2 months we have been here, we have attended Our National Day Celebration (4th of July), Hail and Farewell Party, A Heritage Walk around the Taj Mahal Hotel, a tour around the old Consulate, a White Water Rafting Trip and have many more trips and tours to come.
Here in India there is a party for everything (I love that).
Every weekend there is something to do, whether it is with your friends, or around Mumbai.
Driving distances are relative to the amount of traffic and not to the miles. If you want to go anywhere south (as in south Mumbai), be ready to be in traffic for at least 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Use that time to catch up on emails or reading.
Jewelry here is handmade and 1/2 the price of what it would cost back in the states. I bought a necklace with semi-precious stone for $80 and the jeweler says he sells it in the states for about $160.
I haven't bought much clothing here, only a Saree.
I may or may not have bought about 10+ elephants in the course of being here.
Blue is IN in the Snoddy household.
There is no such thing as personal space!
We found BEEF and made meat sauce!
I still can't convert money for shit.
We attended a concert in which we were the only white people there. The music was great and the event was awesome!
We have yet to meet a Bollywood Star (we need to get on it).
Cows here hang out on the sidewalks with no leash!
No Elephants yet!
Here are some of my favorite pictures:
This is it for now! I'm pretty sure I will have other things to add later on. I'm trying to be as candid as possible without offending anyone.
Until Next Time,
Nats
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