My First India Visit - Part 1

Feb 11: My first International flight. Air Hostesses were so helpful, I truly enjoyed my flight. I ate as usual and slept through the night till France. Next leg over to Mumbai was a little nuisance. I wanted to play, people wanted to sleep. However, pappa and myself did play and walked around the plane. I made so many friends with my smile and my 'good looks'

Feb 13: Grand Welcome at Urva Ajja's house

Boy o Boy - I did not imagine that people were so tipping over to see me. Ajja was waiting for my arrival. I got a traditional welcome from Urva Dodda. Evening Asha Mami came to see me but I was in no mood to see anyone as I wanted to sleep. I was awake almost the whole of 'my' night with all people and the bright lights. People just don't get the idea of day and night. (or is it me? It sure felt like night to my body but there was so much light) Later heard amma telling that I have a terrible jet lag. Need to do look up some wiki to know what is this jet lag!!

Feb 14: Trip to Udupi

Appa, amma and myself went to Udupi. The car ride is AMAZING. No rear facing car seats, no seat belts. Sit on the comfy laps of Amma, watch as beauty zoom by and the cold air hit my face blowing my hair all the way back.... It was fun. Another warm welcome from Siri ajja and Ammamma. They have changed a little bit since I saw them last time. Bhavya maama was there and so were Bhamini doddamma and my brother and sister Samahit and Samashrita

Feb 15: Jaataka Karma, Naama Karana

These Traditional events were filled with chanting of Vedic mantras which have special powers. In addition to my common name, I got three other names and got a chance to see around.

Feb 16 to Feb 29

Back to Urva ajja's house and busy preparing for Guru Chikkappa's marriage. I am lending my hand wherever possible. Speeding up the purchases, distributing invitations, entertaining guests and doing whatever I can. Boy one thing I realized - 'Holy Cow' 'Meow Cat' and 'Bow Bow Dog' are all REAL. I had a good look at these animals and much more. I am the busiest person now in trying to make sure that I get as much of India as possible in these two months....

Second part coming soon will be dedicated to Guru Chikkappa's Marriage.

Ciao,

Saaranga

Mami - pappa's sister

Mama - Amma's brother

Doddamma - Amma's Sister

New activities

Hi,
It has been a few days you did not hear from me. I was quite busy you know. First thing was I rolled over by myself. Pappa Amma were waiting with their cameras and I managed to trick them. I rolled over when Appa was trying to call Urva Ajja and Amma was in the kitchen busy cooking. 2 days I was enjoying my roll overs. I rolled over in my cradle too. The picture is in the latest album. Then the second thing was my upper teeth are popping out. Because of that I had diarrhea. So Amma was feeding me electrolyte I caught cold. Meanwhile I forgot about my rolling over. You know what now a days I like sitting and standing. Then Amma got my ears pierced at the doctor's office. Amma says it is a good pressure point in the body. That day was auspicious and Soumya auntie joined us. I got irritated when Mommy held my hands and legs tight to help the doctor to pierce. Then I was OK, when Amma held me out of the table. Last weekend we visited Leela Ajji and met her new family member Flexi(cat). She was so friendly. But Shadow was so afraid of her. Any way I got to play with Flexi.
And here I am busy packing to visit India next week. I am excited to meet all my family members and attend my Guru Chikkappa's wedding. See you....................