The latest and greatest from Chennai!

We made it back from Borneo (Pictures Linked HERE). We actually stayed in Miri. When I was googling things to do in Miri there was not much. Most of the tours required additional means of transportation as well as lodging. Our goal was to actually spend a quiet weekend relaxing. We were able to accomplish just that!

As we flew into the airport, I watched out the window. This was a very small airport - only 3 terminals! It was great! First through customs, no problem. Second, found a booth that happened to be a promotional booth for our hotel. They called us a shuttle. Third, found a place to sit and wait for the shuttle - STARBUCKS! Yeah!

We arrived at our resort. It was cool. An open air lobby and beautiful scenery abound. We checked in and headed to the pool. It was so nice to sit outside and enjoy clean air and poolside drinks!

We did take one tour that led us through the rainforest and to the Niah caves. It was truly amazing. God has really created some extraordinary creatures. I have some really cool pictures. It was really hot, and we were all excited to get back to the hotel and enjoy a swim.

We enjoyed some shopping and more swimming. We were able to visit another Starbucks and eat at McDonalds. Just a nice change of pace from all the big cities we have been visiting. I will get a link to some pictures later.

Tuesday afternoon it started to look like rain, but it hardly rains right now. Later into the night we heard thunder and saw lightning. We were getting a real thunderstorm. Of course that meant that we lost power, but we have a generator. It rained hard and all day. We ran the generator for almost 36 hours. Streets were flooded, and the kids were praying for a day off. This was a result of a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. Just one more thing that you do not get in Michigan - cyclones!

We are back to normal and doing well. Planning our trip to London and Paris. But Charles has thrown a wrench into our plans, he is heading home for work. Yes, he gets to leave this beautiful city two weeks before us. I was trying hard not be bummed out. I knew it would be hard for me if he ever had to travel back to Michigan, but this is even harder because he will not be able to bring stuff back since we are planning on meeting in London. M told him that is was not fair. He gets to eat all the "American" food before us!