It has been pouring rain here and in this area, when it rains, it floods. We left the office yesterday a little early before more flooding occurred. We still had to walk on these metal planks to get from the building steps to the car. And then we had to straddle to get to the hotel steps from the car. Crazy!
We had to order dinner from the hotel and wanted to get some local food. However, they told us that the cook left because of the flooding so all we could order was Chinese! And then this morning, the cook was still not back, so all we could order was an American breakfast - an omelette, toast, cereal, banana and papaya.
Chinese food is pretty prevalent. And it tastes pretty good! Not as good as authentic Chinese, but WAY better than American Chinese. And the Chinese noodles they have here are my favorite kind! Of course, there is no beef and if you order something with chicken, do not expect very much.
Today the office declared a flood day. The news said that it might be a record! Anyhow, we were stuck at the hotel. But it was good because it is forcing me to rest. My leg is getting better every day. And there is no internet at the hotel. We found out a few people came into the office, so a car came to pick us up to drive us the one block to get here. And then we walked the metal planks again. The flooding is just incredible. Many of the locals just pull up their pant legs and walk through the water. Jerry and I brought galoshes from home and we are the envy of several people.
Right now, Jerry is wading through the streets to go to an ATM and find us some lunch. Jerry commented last night that the food here is way cheap, but we seem to be eating less, probably because there is not junk food for us to eat here and it's not like we can hop in our car to dine out.
More later...
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- Mitzi and Jerry
- Our blog now focuses on life back in the US as we transition from 2+ years in S Asia. We'll also share some stories from the subcontinent that we never got around to while we were living there.
"He has shown thee, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires of thee. But to do justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
2 comments:
Are you in Kolkata too? It doesn't really matter - it's just great to hear someone else dealing with this weather! I just realized you can link back to other bloggers and read their profiles and such... Great read. Good luck here, or wherever you are!
So glad to hear y'all made it safely and are adjusting well (and that your leg was doing so much better when you last wrote, Mitzi). Looking forward to more updates as you get settled, begin your work, and build friendships.
My benefit dinner table is full--praise the Lord!--and I only sent out invitations in the last week or so! Also, I got to speak briefly with Gary H. after he presented another fantastic message at the American Assn. of Christian Counselors conference--such an encouragement to see him speak to 7000 Christian lay, pastoral, and professional counselors.
Love you,
Angela
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