We've been in Nasik for a few days and internet connectivity is a little spotty here at Sushant's mom's house. We've been super busy and can't believe the wedding is next week.
For the girls getting in on Thursday night, we'll meet you at the hotel Friday around lunchtime. We are on the morning train out of Nasik and should arrive to Bombay by 11:00. Not sure what the plans are for that day.
For everyone else, you should have heard by now, how you are getting from the airport to wherever you're going.
Most of you have already gotten requests from us to bring something from the states, or picking something up in the airport.
I can't think of anything else at this point because my brain is fried.
We miss you all and can't wait to see you!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Red Leader Five, Standing By...Just a Few More Seconnnnnds....
I know it's morning...but I forgot about Booze!
I wanted to let you all know that there's a liquor store across the street from your hotel. Dad knows the walrus-mustachiod watchman - I finally spotted him!
Juben Wines is located (almost) directly across the street from the hotel. Now you only need to figure out how to cross the street. Ha ha!
Juben Wines is located (almost) directly across the street from the hotel. Now you only need to figure out how to cross the street. Ha ha!
Here are some answers
Best tourist but not lame places/things to check out in both places?
We'll give you a list of suggestions when you get here. But, here's a teaser:
- Bombay:
- Taj hotel, Dhobi Ghat (pictured above), a movie theater, Gateway of India, Elephanta Island
- Nasik
- Um. We're still researching this. But, it will likely be "You should visit the place that our bus takes you to."
Where do I find bottled water and restrooms when out?
You can find bottled water pretty much everywhere. Stalls, stores, shops, etc.
Bathrooms, I suggest a coffee place. Costa Coffee, Cafe Coffee Day or Barista generally have clean, air conditioned bathrooms.
When I am out, I will use a restroom at a place like that, or a restroom in HyperCity (like walmart), or in a five star hotel, or at home.
PLEASE make sure you put some TP in your purse or pocket.
Best breakfast/lunch/dinner/drinks spots to go to?
The options are really different between "town" (the southernmost part of Mumbai, pictured above) and in the "suburbs" (where you will be staying).
Rather than rewrite what's already been written, here are some great articles by Sharrell Cook:
Also, Bandra is an area near Juhu where you'll be staying. There are LOTS of restaurants and bars there.
Is it hot as fuck there?
It's not that bad. The last few days have been very dry (awesome) and probably in the high 80s / low 90s. Nasik will border on cold at nights.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Insect Bite Gel
I should have put this in our post about Mosquitos (dad, is there an "e" or not?).
Anyway, I have this great Insect Bite Gel that I picked up in Singapore. I get bit a lot, and when I have a bite, I usually scratch the hell out of it and get a scar.
This bite gel stops the itching instantly.
I've never found a similar product (yet) in India. So, if you're going through Singapore airport, definitely stop and get this. If you're going through another airport, then see if you can find it anyway!
Google Search Results for other matches:
http://www.google.co.in/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=insect+bite+gel
Anyway, I have this great Insect Bite Gel that I picked up in Singapore. I get bit a lot, and when I have a bite, I usually scratch the hell out of it and get a scar.
This bite gel stops the itching instantly.
I've never found a similar product (yet) in India. So, if you're going through Singapore airport, definitely stop and get this. If you're going through another airport, then see if you can find it anyway!
Google Search Results for other matches:
http://www.google.co.in/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=insect+bite+gel
Call for topics!
This is the goofiest picture I got for "call for topics" in Google Image Search.
Needless to say, we are calling for Topics again. Anything you need to hear about?
If not, and you simply want to hear an established 'call' of any sort, here's one for you Southern Californians:
"Lodi" from Veer Zaara
While this may not be happening at our Indian Wedding, I like this song and wanted to share.
From Wikipedia:
Visit the blog to view the video!
From Wikipedia:
The song is picturised on Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta during the Lodi celebration in the village. The song featured lots of colour and dance. The choreography was done by Saroj Khan.
During the day, children go from door to door singing folk songs in praise of Dulha Bhatti. These children are given sweets and savories, and occasionally, money. Turning them back empty-handed is regarded inauspicious.
The collections gathered by the children are known as Lohri and consist of til, gachchak, crystal sugar, gur (jaggery), moongphali (peanuts) and phuliya or popcorn. Lohri is then distributed at night during the festival. Till, peanuts, popcorn and other food items are also thrown into the fire.
The bonfire ceremony differs depending on the location in Punjab. In some parts, a small image of the Lohri goddess is made with gobar (cattle dung) decorating it, kindling a fire beneath it and chanting its praises. In other parts, the Lohri fire consists of cow dung and wood with no reference to the Lohri goddess.
The bonfire is lit at sunset. People toss sesame seeds, gur, sugar-candy and rewaries on the bonfire, sit around it, sing and dance till the fire dies out. Some people perform a prayer and go around the fire. This is to show respect to the natural element of fire [6]. It is traditional to offer guests til, gachchak, gur, moongphali (peanuts) and phuliya or popcorn. Milk and water is also poured around the bonfire by Hindus. This ritual is performed for thanking the Sun God and seeking his continued protection.
People take dying embers of the fire to their homes.
Visit the blog to view the video!
About your Mumbai & Nasik hotel reservations in general
We'll start sending out some email confirmations this week so you have some evidence that you have rooms wherever you're staying. But you really do have them, we promise!
In Bombay, those of you staying at the Juhu Residency Hotel will have the hotel drivers pick you up at the airport.
In Nasik, everyone will be staying at the Express Inn, and we've taken care of reserving everyone's rooms. You just need to put down your credit card during check in at the hotel.
We're also arranging for a bus to get you to Nasik and to get you around Nasik during your stay.
The bus will return to Bombay on Saturday afternoon, the day after the wedding.
Please post questions in the Comments field below so that we can give you any other information you are missing!
In Bombay, those of you staying at the Juhu Residency Hotel will have the hotel drivers pick you up at the airport.
In Nasik, everyone will be staying at the Express Inn, and we've taken care of reserving everyone's rooms. You just need to put down your credit card during check in at the hotel.
We're also arranging for a bus to get you to Nasik and to get you around Nasik during your stay.
The bus will return to Bombay on Saturday afternoon, the day after the wedding.
Please post questions in the Comments field below so that we can give you any other information you are missing!
Monday, November 1, 2010
"All Set?"
Guess which question we don't want to hear anymore!
The answer is "No, we have a lot to do."
The answer is "No, we have a lot to do."
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