HBT is getting better, with some help--when he asks for it, of taking pictures. He loves taking pictures of his mommy and selfies. Favorite thing from today-- the camels, Loved his outfit, and the tractors.
HBT Friday March 7 Day of Pictures
Elephant Village, Jaipur, Rajastan
After 4 days of traveling and a hard morning of work, HBT was to be rewarded with an Elephant ride. Elephant Village in Jaipur was started in 2010 to protect the elephants. You can go and help clean the elephants, paint the elephants and ride the elephants. The thing about a 2 1/2 year old...they... Continue Reading →
1st sights of Delhi India
Our 1st visual of India-- driving from the Delhi airport to our hotel for the night The Uppal. Beach fell asleep. Getting out of the airport When I was 12, the smell of India was over-powering. In some ways, on a return trip you expect to smell as part of the Welcoming committee. This afternoon,... Continue Reading →
HBT Thurs March 6 Picture story
HBT arrives in Delhi, India on a Thursday. He left on Tuesday, March 4 from LA to NYC. March 5 from JFK to Delhi. He flew Executive class. When asked about his flight, HBT responded "plane, get off", "must wash hands." Mom sidebar -- there were toothbrushes in the bathroom, HBT loves toothbrushes. Who can... Continue Reading →
Car Seat Safety in India
India regulation on car seats, currently--- there is none. That is all starting to change in October 2014. Until then, my traveling with a car seat strapped to me is an oddity to most Indians. What is common place and required by law in the states, is not a concern here...YET. Not as common as... Continue Reading →
Late Night, haven’t slept in 48 hour thoughts
The world is asleep, or at least the plane is. Yet I, the woman traveling with a small child is wide awake. I have rested but I could not sleep. My mind has a million thoughts going through its head. I believe the saying goes — there might be 1,000 steps to the journey but... Continue Reading →
Flying Executive class with Air India
What a day. Air India is a great airline. They were welcoming, polite and very helpful. I will write more after I have some food in me. What I came away with — I am not sure I got more sleep for having a better seat. What I got was a happy toddler for 4/5... Continue Reading →
And we are off
We left the house at 10am PST. We arrived at the Burbank Airport by 10:30am. Traveling for a month and change with a toddler makes for interesting packing. 3 Bags all from Burton Snowboards. Then add in the fact the local US flights' weight limits are different than international. Throw in the horse that just... Continue Reading →
Being Dyslexic and being teased
From the looks of my education, one would never suspect, I am severely dyslexic. My dyslexia was a major struggle in the 80's, when teacher's did not grasp or understand what dyslexia meant. I was told at a young age, I was stupid and would never make it to college. My goal was to prove... Continue Reading →
Explaining India to 2 1/2 year old
Children absorb a lot of information. The thing is, you just do not know what information they are absorbing. A 2 1/2 year old boy is learning everyday-- and we are talking the basics. Now add in explaining INDIA to him. Tonights conversation. Me: HBT, next week we will get on a plane. We will see GrandKat... Continue Reading →
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