Above – Om symbol painted on a tree trunk.

Internet the past couple days has been to say the least … horrible! Communications with the staff about when it will be back up and running has been frustrating and I am now sitting in the lobby of the Chetak Hotel using their wifi which also isn’t very good. I can only hope I’m able to get this post finished without losing any of my work.

Since I last blogged, I’ve spent two nights at the 9th floor flat at the Anugraha apartment. Home sweet home in Pune. There is much to tell you and two days worth of photos, besides the ones below from Tuesday, that I will post as soon as I’m able and wifi permits.

Meanwhile, enjoy what I have to offer. This photo is an example of one of many piles of dirt and rocks blocking sidewalks for some reason …

And below are just a few of the sights enjoyed while walking to the institute from the hotel.

This is Randy from Asheville, NC, a good friend of my good friend, Lynn. and now I suppose he’s a good friend of mine. We crossed paths in San Francisco twice and now here for a couple days. Randy was nice enough to leave a a couple items behind for us. He left Tuesday after studying here the month of July

Amin, one of our favorite rickshaw drivers gave us a ride with our luggage to the Anugraha.

At the flat (l-r) me, Anita (our cook), Sunita (our housekeeper) and Jill. Anita will be cooking for us M-W-F, and Sunita will be cleaning for us M-F.

This one’s for Bruce – the Institute from down the street. I’ll get other photos so you can get your bearings.

This is the Anugraha which is next door to the Institute.

Time is short & I have to log off now and go back to the flat. Cross your fingers for wifi!!

Blogged on Amma’s iPhone and MacBook from India with LOVE!