I don't know where the month has gone. It's my last weekend here. It's been so busy, I haven't even had time to feel homesick. I did a little bit of pre-packing organization. I have a tendency to spread out in a hotel room, even if it's just for a night or two, so after a month here, I have officially moved in. Aside from the little bits and pieces that I've purchased, things just take up more space on the way home. I brought along my trusty, folding duffle bag and I am very glad I had that little bit of foresight
Since I haven't had much of a chance to do more than sit on my butt all week, I took a long walk. I have noticed a market that pops up on Saturdays about a mile or so away, so I thought I would walk over and look around and take some pictures. I got lost though and it wasn't on the corner I thought it should be. So I walked to another corner, not there either. Oh well, maybe it just wasn't there, but it's more likely I was a block or so away and just couldn't find it.
It was a great stroll, regardless. It is sunny out, but it wasn't too hot; maybe around 27C (about 80F for my American friends) and early enough not to be busy. I had lunch at my favourite outdoor veg restaurant and just a had a very pleasant time.
One thing truly stood out. It was the billboards for a wedding that's happening in the neighbourhood. Yes, that's right, full size billboards announcing the big day. I walked by the huge outdoor venue where it was being set up. Of course, being India, this elaborate wedding is beside some shacks with a small smudge fire going that are beside a stinky canal. Just the perfect collide of all the worlds. I wish Mahesh and Manisha all the best. I wonder if I could do the same for my birthday? :)
Since I haven't had much of a chance to do more than sit on my butt all week, I took a long walk. I have noticed a market that pops up on Saturdays about a mile or so away, so I thought I would walk over and look around and take some pictures. I got lost though and it wasn't on the corner I thought it should be. So I walked to another corner, not there either. Oh well, maybe it just wasn't there, but it's more likely I was a block or so away and just couldn't find it.
It was a great stroll, regardless. It is sunny out, but it wasn't too hot; maybe around 27C (about 80F for my American friends) and early enough not to be busy. I had lunch at my favourite outdoor veg restaurant and just a had a very pleasant time.
One thing truly stood out. It was the billboards for a wedding that's happening in the neighbourhood. Yes, that's right, full size billboards announcing the big day. I walked by the huge outdoor venue where it was being set up. Of course, being India, this elaborate wedding is beside some shacks with a small smudge fire going that are beside a stinky canal. Just the perfect collide of all the worlds. I wish Mahesh and Manisha all the best. I wonder if I could do the same for my birthday? :)
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