Well, Charles left for the U.S. Saturday night/Sunday morning. Since he has left, EVERYTHING THAT CAN GO WRONG, WILL! I just have to laugh. Here is the scoop:
*Sunday - I opened up the cupboard door to get out the pan and a large spider came crawling out. Of course I screamed and all the kids came running. I told them that there was a large spider. They all looked at it and said in unison, "Oh, that is a big spider!"
*Monday - Noah discovers a rather large bug crawling across the floor being chased my Midnight! He said, "Wait Mom, I have to do something, where is Dad's sandal?" That meant that there was a bug. He killed it, and we put it in a ziploc bag for the bug exterminator. I showed our bug exterminator who by the way is doubling as our night guard while Charles is away. He speaks English well, and we need someone here at night that can do that. He said, "No worry Madame, this bug only lives outside. It is not a bug inside." I told him that I do not like bugs especially big ones, and he again assured me that it only lives outside. He said, "It is black and this is a garden slight pause "cockroach". He knew to pause. He assured me the brown ones live inside. Double YUCK!
*Tuesday - Noah discovers one more of the "garden cockroaches". My driver is concerned that spraying for bugs is bad for people because of the chemicals, so he would like us to wait until we are in the U.S. He also told me that the smell is bad, and he is concerned for Midnight. He told me that he will put Midnight on the roof with some water, so she does not breathe the chemicals.
*Wednesday - The power is weird, and the groundskeeper calls the driver. Wahid called the electrician. He came out and made a temporary repair. He told me that he would call the driver after he came back to finish. By the time we got home the power was back on, but when I walked into the house there was something not quite right. The lights for all the electronic devices were not lit up. Well, after some investigation, we discovered that the breaker had tripped. Close one, but we are good. We do not have our regular internet, so that went no phone. I had to get creative, but I finally got a hold of Charles. He walked me through setting up the back up internet and getting the t.v. back to normal.
The repair was expensive! It seems like this is the 2nd one of this kind. I am sure Charles will have to talk to Wahid and figure out what and why!
We do have some exciting news. Our new car was available on Friday. Our driver is excited. After my driver picked up the car, he called me and asked if I needed him to pick me up. I told him that he could go home, but then he told me that he needed money for the toll. I told him where I was, so he came to get some money. I was checking out the car, and it was all decorated with flowers. They also bless the cars after they come off the assembly line. I guess they need that since their driving is crazy! He asked me if I wanted to drive it. It is an automatic, so it is easier. I said, "No." My friend told me to "Go For It". I told her only if she comes with me. She is adventurous enough, so off we went.
I just drove around the block, but it was so strange. The steering column is on the right side, and they drive on the left side of the road. I told my friend I was not sure if I was off the road, and she assured me that she would tell me if I was. It was hilarious because as people saw me they got out of the way. I guess a White Lady driving is more dangerous to them than their crazy ways of driving. When I came around the corner, the committee of drivers, guards, and gardeners on cue moved off to the side of the road! Not sure if that was really on my list to do while here in India, but at least I can check it off.
It has rained two night in a row. I guess there may be a monsoon in the Indian Ocean. Of course rain is hard, so we lost power each time. That is what I mean when I say that India gets in the way!
I have been trying to get some pictures that will help explain our lives over here. I know it sounds cool to have a driver, housekeeper, groundskeeper/guard, but it is very weird. I always have someone around me. Most of them do not speak English, so we have to figure out what each of us are saying. I do like having someone carry my groceries and shopping bags, but sometimes I just want to do it myself. Something else that is strange - Charles had someone else come and stay at night while he is away. We needed someone that spoke English in case of an emergency and our driver is too far away. Well, he sleeps under our hut. That is pretty much right outside my bedroom window! Just a little different!
We are looking forward to London, Paris, Highland, Howell, and Lapeer! Have a wondeful day everyone!
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