And they’re off………
I have had yet another adventure that I probably would not have experienced if I was still in my comfort zone the U.S. There are quite a few Australians who live in Delhi. It turns out that they are a really fun bunch. They are also a charitable bunch. The Melbourne Cup is apparently THE horse race in Australia – think Kentucky Derby. It is actually called “the race that stops a nation”. So imagine how sad the Aussies in India must be to miss this special day in their homeland. But sad they need not be. Those living here throw a party at the same time as the real race in Australia and call it a fundraiser. See, smart, fun, and chari

You’ve Got Mail………….
Have you ever been to a Post office in Delhi? Walk with me stand in line with me as I share my experience today. I needed to mail a few things to locations around Delhi, which is unusual. Most people here have drivers and so, more often than not, we just send our drivers off with the things we want delivered. And we sit all comfy cozy in our pjs while our driver maneuvers thru traffic and crowds and runs many of our errands for us. It’s love

What not to wear………….
When you travel around and visit different religious sites, it is very good to be prepared – to know what is considered acceptable attire. Most people don’t want to unwittingly insult their hosts – count me among those people. I am careful and try to pay attention to the rules. I take a scarf to cover my head and wear longer pants or skirts. I keep my shoulders covered and try to leave all leather materials at home. I know to take my shoes off before I enter and to walk away from idols backwards. I know not to point my feet out in front of me when sitting on the ground. I have been around the temple block so to say. H.o.w.e.v.e.r., when you are

What do you mean we are out of water…………..
Coming from the land of plenty, running out of water is a new phenomena to me. I don’t think it has ever happened to me before we moved here. Running out of hot water, sure – but running out of water altogether? No so much. We have easily survived water shortages in the U.S. Someone announces we are reaching dangerously low water levels and we should all stop watering our grass and washing our cars. Not really a big sacrifice – especia

Where’s my pumpkin……….
The Canadian Ambassador recently hosted a Thanksgiving Ball at the Canada House in Delhi. I have not gotten dressed up for a formal affair in a while, so I felt a little like Cinderella. I just needed some helper mice and a fairy godmother. Luckily I had an outfit I could wear. The night was actually a fund raiser for CanAssist. The meal was authentic with turkey and, dare I say it, gravy. There was also stuffing. Yum. I got to enjoy a real Thanksgiving meal while hel