Never Coming Back

We are back in Delhi, thank goodness. While it is hot here still (around 27 C) but the accommodations are much better. In Mussoorie I did go and meet Ruskin Bond. I had gone back to the book store (called Cambridge books) to get a book before we left. The owner recognized me from having come there several times. He remembered that I wanted to see Ruskin Bond, so gave me his number. Although I thought it was awkward, I called him and told him I was a fan and wanted to see him. He said to come over on Wednesday at 5. Andrew didn't want to go, so I went with a friend. We went to his house and talked for what seemed like half an hour but turned out to be 2 hours. He was really interesting and had lots of stories. His house was stereotypically filled with books and national awards, both gathering dust. He signed a copy of his book for me. While we were there, there he had lots of other visitors. He said most people imagine him to be a total recluse living up in Mussoorie, but actually ...

We're back in Delhi! I wrote a long update, but the hostel doesn't have internet, so I can't upload it. We paid first month's rent already so the apartment is ours. We move in on Wednesday. The terrorist bombings in southern India have made the security in Delhi higher (in the metros and stuff) but most people don't think there will be an attach in Delhi. We're taking it careful and avoiding the metro ect. We start going to school by the end of this week ! Pretty exciting stuff. We'll I'll upload the big post soon, hopefully I can find of reliable internet near the apartment. Our phones should start working tomorrow (Tuesday). So maybe if you want to try calling Monday night or Tuesday morning (your time) then you can get through. They are all up tight because the terrorists use the parts from cell phones to make bombs, so they have to keep track of where they are all going. I understand that but it's really frustrating. Anywho, I'll update as s...

We just finished our final and we are now heading into town. Just a quick update because we are going back to Delhi tomorrow and I don't know the next time I'll have internet access will be. We both felt pretty good about our final. Andrew actually did really well on his oral exam, the teacher said he did the best in his class. We will be going back to the YWCA (where we stayed at for the first week) for until Wednesday. Then we are going to move into our apartments. Andrew and I got the apartment that we really wanted (the most expensive one, but still ridiculously cheaper than Davis), which is in the best location and has the best amenities (ie it comes fully furnished, with a full kitchen, and updated appliances). So we won't have to worry about getting a bed etc. which is nice (because other people's apartments don't come furnished). I ended up meeting Ruskin Bond, I'll tell you all about it later. We're really excited about going to Delhi and getting s...