Hooray! We finally have internet! So far it has been an exciting experience and we have a lot of adjusting to do in order to adjust to this lifestyle. Today is Sunday and we still have a whole week until the kids come back from their vacation… so things are slower than we had hoped, but at least we have some time to get settled. It’s definitely hot and humid but also kind of windy, which we are so thankful for! It cools it off quite a bit. The power is off and on so sometimes we have fans that keep us cool too. The people here are so kind and we have made good friends with them already! The families that live next door to us and below us are very caring and generous, feeding us lots of food and tea.
On Friday, we made a trip into the small town of Kadapa (pop. 2 million ha!), which is about an hour away. Here we bought some things we needed such as a gas stove, dishes, pots and pans, and food. Now we can cook our own food and get started on that mac and cheese and top ramen we all brought! This morning we cooked up some scrambled eggs and even had some ketchup to go with it. We even made apple sauce today with some great mushy imported Washington apples! Food is one thing we are doing well with that’s for sure. They feed us more than we can eat here and everything tastes SO GOOD. Although my mouth is on fire at almost every meal haha! Hopefully we will get better at eating spicy foods. In Kadapa, life was bustling and everyone had to stop and stare at us with our white skin and light colored hair. We ended up having an all day shopping trip to get everything we needed and were tired and ready to go home by the end.
Although homesickness has hit me a few times when I’m lying in my bed, sweating and listening to loud Indian music from cars passing by, the new things we are experiencing during the day are keeping me optimistic. The people here really make a difference in this and help us feel so welcome and cared for.
We’re glad we finally get to share some of our trip with you! More to come with our new (hopefully consistent) internet connection.
-B
I'm so glad you made it safely! Sounds like a brutally long trip of flying and taxi ride. (Carrying your luggage on your laps?) :) I am so glad that the people are so friendly and are making you feel so welcome. Makes a mom happy to know her kids are being fed and looked after. haha
ReplyDeleteHave a great day of more new experiences and keep us posted!
Love you guys!
Tina
Brooke! I just posted on Trevor's post but want you to know too, I'm pumped for you guys. You three are all such inspiring people--go getters, people-people, and I know this year is going to be amazing for you. Thanks for writing. I'm praying for you guys. Love Emily
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great adventure is happening! Glad you are getting plenty to eat. That is one thing that helps alot to get settled in a new place. I look forward to all your posts and pics. You are never far from our thoughts and prayers!!
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