After a fantastically comfortable flight with Kingfisher (yes, they do the beer as well!) we landed in Mumbai yesterday to scorching 35 degree heat and all the sights and smells of the city. On the way we had our first taste of a Mumbai traffic jam and took in some of the city's wildlife (goats, cows, donkeys and even monkeys).
On the way to our first destination, Pune, we stopped off at Lonavala which is a hill station that is famous for chikki sweets made from nuts and sugar. Delicious!
We arrived in Pune in the evening where we were met by our wonderful hosts Nalini and Vivek from Vidya Valley school. We settled into our traditional family home where we will be staying for the next 3 nights, and then we went out into the town for our first authentic Indian meal. On the menu was dhal, rotis, kebabs and some wonderful traditional desserts - gulab jamun and malai kulfi.
We are writing this from Vidya Valley school where we have spent the morning watching a highly entertaning assembly and taking part in lessons with the local students. Ms Hogg has already been developing some new ideas for BACA assemblies based on what she has seen!
We won't have regular access to a computer but we will update the blog when we can. However, for regular updates on our every move please follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/honorwf
On the way to our first destination, Pune, we stopped off at Lonavala which is a hill station that is famous for chikki sweets made from nuts and sugar. Delicious!
We arrived in Pune in the evening where we were met by our wonderful hosts Nalini and Vivek from Vidya Valley school. We settled into our traditional family home where we will be staying for the next 3 nights, and then we went out into the town for our first authentic Indian meal. On the menu was dhal, rotis, kebabs and some wonderful traditional desserts - gulab jamun and malai kulfi.
We are writing this from Vidya Valley school where we have spent the morning watching a highly entertaning assembly and taking part in lessons with the local students. Ms Hogg has already been developing some new ideas for BACA assemblies based on what she has seen!
We won't have regular access to a computer but we will update the blog when we can. However, for regular updates on our every move please follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/honorwf
Wow what a fantastic start. It is fantastic to see the photos we feel like we are sharing the experience with you. Have a great time at school.x :) x
ReplyDeleteHave a great time there!
ReplyDeleteHey BACA, welcome to India. we are looking forward to see you soon in OSCAR program.
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