Sunday, May 31, 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009--Day 18

I only have bits and pieces to share today. Sundays are normally slow as there is no yoga. Today is especially slow because the internet has been fickle and because I was told either no walking or I could walk up and down in front of the palace. That consists of about 1 city block of the same scenery, no people, and just boredom in general. Don't think so. The reason for no walking has to do with me having a weak spell on Saturday after breakfast. Dr. Baji didn't want me doing any hills today. Guess it wouldn't be a terrific thing if I fainted on one of the paths or on the road. Today, I've felt fine so I fully intend to walk in the morning.

Lots of people here have cell phones. The palace has a landline, but there is no indication that anyone else has one. Amazing the number of people who do have cell phones.

Real Estate values in Dubai decreased 40% the first three months of 2009 and most construction has now stopped.

Dr. Baji and the Colonel did stop by for a bit yesterday but not long so no stories to tell you there. Heavens! I may be forced to turn on the TV; something I haven't done since I got here. Colonel Babu told David there were 200 channels available. From the newspaper, it looks like a lot of it would be reruns from the 60s like The Rookies although there is a channel for the BBC.

WalMart opened their first Indian store (6000 items) in New Delhi. 15 more to come throughout the country. It appears that any entity wanting to bring in industry or retail must have an Indian partner.

Amelia says she feels a lot better since Dr. Baji told her to stop taking the medication. She currently plans to use this as a home base so she can see other parts of northern India. She's fearless, I tell you.

Adam is Adam. We only see him at meals and when he comes back from treatment. He says his skin is clearing up nicely, and he seems a lot happier. He plans to fly to Bombei from Kocki (Cochin) and then take the train (express, but it still takes 4 hours) to where his extended family is before returning to England. I think Bombei is also called Mumbai which is where the bombing of the train took place. Pakistinian terrorists apparently. India and Pakistan are not best friends. Pakistan apparently has 50 nuclear bombs in its arsenal. The US is crazy for allowing that. Pakistan is probably the least stable country around here.

Have to go while the internet is still cooperating.

Love,
Mom/Peggy/Granny/ etc.
Why is it people don't email on weekends?????????????????????????