Roof terrace
Onion seller
I was met by Anita and her husband Lakshmi ( I think ) a more welcoming and friendly couple you could not find which helped fend off the tears that were well and truly emerging at that point !
The drive back to their house was hairy to say the least but for anyone who has been to Egypt and experienced their style of driving and road chaos street food stalls etc.etc. you get the picture! It was home time for the school children as well which added an exta dimension to the mayhem.
First impressions of my room for the duration .... Well I had to put a brave face on it but " oh good lord what have I done )I thought .anyway after unpacking my bag and having the most tasty meal I feel a lot happier about life.
I am on the top floor ( all to myself ) with a bathroom shower and a rooftop balcony, but I have the use of the family home as well.Laksmi is a trained pastry chef and cook and has spent many years working overseas , he made sourdough bread all for me tonight. He runs his own food business which he prepares in his purpose built kitchen next to my room on the terrace. I maybe one of the few people that comes back from India heavier than they went out.
My Room
By the way that tennis racquet looking thing is an electronic mosquito zapper.
So tomorrow starts with my first visit to the orphanage ,seemingly there are 5 under 3 month old babies 5 between 3 months and a year, I can't remember the others but I will fill you in when I find out. My host Anita is going to take me to the shops and tailors tomorrow as I think I will have a few clothes run up to wear now that are more suitable for this heat which incidentally was 33% today.
Now to contemplate sleep with all the horns tooting and the dogs barking .
Glad you arrived safely, know the Indian traffic well!! Good luck and take care.
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How amazing to live near the smell of baking bread! Your room looks cosy and I am sure you will make it your own soon. Once you get working with the babies I know you will be much happier. Thinking of you, take care. Den x
ReplyDeleteGot your blog bookmarked now! Well done on your first post. I am looking forward to reading more; I am sure it will be amazing
ReplyDeleteHey Mrs McNaull, I'm very impressed with your very descriptive blogging and photos! First impressions are always the worst; in a few days your room will become a wee haven! ..... when you learn to shut out the horns etc. Play music! ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're safely there and absorbing the atmosphere. Love Ann xx
Mighty impressed with your first blog ma, bravo! Looks like your in for a real time of it, keep us up to date and good luck with the clothes, food and babies!! Ian Xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are getting organised and finding your way around. Well done you. Look forward to hearing more. Love from us - Janet and Duncan xx
ReplyDeleteWell done for keeping a hold of your tears!! Am sure after dinner and a sleep you will fell much better. Look forward to updates and pics Elaine x
ReplyDeletePresume the bucket isn't your bathroom!!! x
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you arrived safely. Folk at the drop-in were asking how you are doing and Isobel & Mary now have the link to your blog. Take care & have fun. Lesleyx
ReplyDeleteI love the illustrated stories and it helps us to see what you are experiencing. You might ask Kumar to sit back to front on your next trip so we can see his face - sounds as if facing the wrong direction might improve the driving..
ReplyDeleteIt looks just like Egypt and thank goodness we dont have smellovision for these pictures! Keep up the stories and the descriptions of everything , its really good -;)xx
Thank you for directing me to your blog after our catch up the other day. Isn't it amazing how much better you feel after having something to eat! Can't wait to read the rest of your blog.
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