GUESS WHAT! Stan's company asked him if we wanted to do a project in New Delhi (India) in three weeks (for 6 months). He said YES, but soon found out that he needed more time at Bain (must have been at the company for 6 months min) so it was suggested that the dates to start be pushed back until January- June. We said YES to that too but nothing has been set in stone so we will see what happens. Overall the later dates work better because there would be a lot of things to do and such as:- Get immunizations (6-8 weeks)--kids need shots in half doses!
- Let the kids finish the school year (especially since we are half way through school and India has an American school calendar year so we would miss out until September)
- Get Olivia's biopsy results and figure out how to eat gluten free etc...
- Go on all our trips we already have tickets for (Deep creek- USA, Melbourne Cup-New Zealand)--that would be a pain $$ to change!
- To be around for everyone who has tickets to Oz to see Olivia get baptized in the ocean etc...
Plus, who wants to show up in New Delhi in July?....120 F....
I have started looking up cool things to do and these are a few that came up on the list!
(1) Desert camping --ride the camel, and camp for 5 days....but it is posh camping--the tents are like Harry potter tents (lots of rooms) made out of bright fabric and the tour guides do all the cooking and stuff!
(2) Nepal... Himalayas... gorgeous!!!
(3) Taj-mahal...plus all the other cool temples....!
Just getting started if you know of any other cool things to do--let me know! I in the meantime will be renting all the bollywood films and watching with an open mind ....thank goodness people don't base their assumptions of America on Hollywood hu!
8 comments:
That's awesome!! I read "Secret Daughter" a few months ago and ever since I've been looking into adopting a little girl from India. I can't wait to see your pictures once you get there!
Suggestions: learn to wear a sari, and buy some awesome bangles =0)
That is amazing!!! What a cool experience! All of those perks sound just too good to be true! The neat thing is that you can really live it up knowing that it is just a temporary thing. I can't wait to see all of your adventures over there! I like the sari suggestion too!
Seriously, I thought going to Mississippi was an adventure. New Delhi, is a whole new level. :) Now that I have checked the map, I think you are very very brave. I hear it is an AMAZING place. You should be just fine.
Way too cool.
seriously that is AWESOME!! I am a lot jealous and giving out to Steve for not getting us these deals! haha
We are so happy for you all, especially knowing it is just for six months. What an adventure,and what brave souls you are. Keep us posted and keep those pictures coming. You will be in our prayers as you prepare for your journey and when you are there. Of course, you are always in our prayers. Love you!!
This is so cool! And I remembered something you should definitely bring or find...a power generator, the power goes out all the time!
I am be meaning to post on this forever. I think this will be so amazing! When will you know forsure what you're doing? How is Olivia doing with her new diet? Has it helped?
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