So today is Friday. I ordered some very good Italian. I had to order it in because I couldn't find the restaurant when I went out. Apparently I walked right past it in the dark. I went out walking earlier as well... I think I have got this "crossing the street" thing down. I was dodging between the Auto rickshaws and a bus and I look up and there are three Indian men on the other side of the street watching me and wincing as I dodge the traffic. I think they were envisioning the white girl going splat on the pavement.
So, there were some questions on what some of the things meant. Kaatizone is a restaurant (I think it's a chain) that sells the most tasty things in the world. I think the name of the item is actually Paratha. Imagine Indian burrito... minus bean. They are yummy chicken, thinly sliced onions and other stuff(who knows don't ask it tastes good) rolled in a thin tortilla like thing. Very yummy. I am developing an addiction to them!! Developing heck I am addicted.
Salwar Kameez are the Indian outfits that consist of the pajama like bottoms (Salwar), long top(Kameez), and a scarfy thing (called a Dupatta). They are generally sold in sets and therefore excellent for someone that doesn't want to think about matching an outfit. They come in silks, or light cotton or gauzy material. Since I am not a girly girl it should be interesting picking something out. The ladies from the office who are helping me are preparing for this expedition like generals prepping for war. We have had several strategy sessions. Shopkeepers beware!
I think the gals are also on a bit of a mission to girlify me. They are talking about sending me back to the US with Mehendi (Henna Tattoos) and in a Salwar Kameez with bangles, and cutesy sandals... I just afraid the customs officials may not let me back in the US. Who is this white Indian girl with an American passport? I don't know... let's do a cavity search!
I am happy to report that the information I read everywhere about Indians not having pets is false. Many of the people at the office have dogs. While the people may care very much for their individual pets there does not seem to any pet population control for the country as a whole. So yes stray animals are prevalent. The stray dogs do seem in better shape than the stray cats. Possibly because the cats are only slightly smaller than the rats (I saw a dead one... and based on that never want to see a live one).
Well I will be headed into the office shortly. I have a few new pics on the side bar. Namaste from India (no one has yet said that to me...)
Has Poof visited the office? Would love to see a candid shot there. Perhaps both interior and exterior views!
ReplyDeleteWhen I sent greetings to co-workers I forgot to include Tapas.
Is there somewhere I can place a bet on the outcome of the girlification attempt? I could really use some extra cash.
Rofl... you can bet all you want on it. You do know the odds are never good on a sure thing. Well I can get exterior views of the office but they have this no camera rule in the office. Top secret stuff is going on in there!! (or something) Last time I tried to bring my camera they took it away from me. Like I am going to reveal some deep dark secret. Heck I got stopped on the way into the grocery store because I had a camera. "Quick stop her... she is photographing the HoHo isle." Silly huh?
ReplyDeleteNo cameras in the office?? What kind of bizarre rule is that? I've seen pics taken in that office! Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteAs for the grocery store, perhaps they were trying to keep their "Licks" a secret from the rest of the world. You have no doubt single-handedly thwarted that plan.
We must get to the bottom of this anti-camera business.