We have a home in Delhi!

Thursday afternoon this week, we moved into our apartment for the duration of our stay in Delhi. Our address is A2/147 Safdurjung Enclave, and yes, we have trouble pronouncing it, too! We had chosen another apartment because this one was too, too expensive...but the landlord preferred us to take this one, and offered it to us at a rent that we just couldn't refuse. S0, we now have a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, marble-floored apartment with daily service and 24 hour security. We feel a bit like we're living in a luxury hotel! The apartment is entirely newly fitted and decorated; the bathrooms are especially stylish. The young men who work here and clean the apartment are very friendly and helpful. They don't understand as much English as we'd like. They answer all questions with a smile and a "Yes, Ma'am!" even if it's not a yes or no question.

We had a lovely day today exploring the park nearest to our apartment. It will be a great running option, given that JNU is a 15 minute taxi ride away. We also got Owen's hair cut (prinicipal's orders) for school on Monday, and bought an Indian outfit for Adelaide to wear to a friend's family wedding tomorrow.

Today is Lohri, a Punjabi festival that's much like Halloween. People have made bonfires on the sidewalks and are eating peanuts and popcorn. It's fun to watch the festivities from our balcony.

We can't wait for our coming visitors to enjoy our beautiful apartment with us. We are ready to welcome and share this 5-star experience with Cade, Liz and Rick, the Thomases, Ted and Ericka, and all others who visit us in Delhi!