Above – Namaskar at the entrance of the Park next door to our flat (RIMYI on one side, beautiful park on the other side).
As I mentioned in my last post, I broke out and went for a walk yesterday for the first time since I got sick. I walked through the park to a little store on the other side to get eggs. The park is a beautiful place for a stroll.
During the three times I’ve been to Pune, I’ve taken many strolls through the park, never knowing when it’s going to be open. Here are the hours.
Oh, you probably don’t read Marathi. Neither do I. The park hours are: 6-11am and 4-8pm. I’m not sure what happens between 11 and 4, but you can guaranty there is no walking through the park during that time.
I’ve taken photos here before and have posted them on past trips, but they are definitely worthy of a re-take and re-share. Below is a huge bunch of bamboo.
Here are some of many small bird houses secured in tree tops. I would love to know how many different bird species visit this park daily.
A very large Indian boy using the inversion contraption.
I came upon this beauty.
Large banyan tree with many large roots reaching down to the ground.
This mushroom-like moss growing around this tree trunk looks like small steps up the tree.
Oh no … omen?
After the park, I walked to The Momo’s to get some take-out. This little gem is a favorite of mine. They make steamed vegetable dumplings and serve them with a very hot and spicy sauce that’s guaranteed to clear the sinuses. I was hoping for a miracle there.
Here’s what the inside of The Momo’s looks like. You need to “feel” the whole experience.
There are other things on the menu, none of which I’ve ever tried or wanted to try.
Here’s the view from inside looking out at the street. Sometimes there are plastic tables and chairs lined up toward the street so you can enjoy your Momo’s while people, dog and pig watching and listening to horns honk. There’s a trash heap across the street (not pictured here) where pigs tend to rummage through the trash. It makes for good entertainment. I have the pig picture in my archives from 2015.
Back at the flat, here’s my Momo platter and sauce.
Here’s what they look like all dressed up! All this for 70 Rs ($1.12 US).
Feeling satisfied and still not up for a strong practice, here’s where I ended up – Supta Buddha Konasana (reclined bound angle pose).
This morning I observed the women’s class and glad I opted not to take the class. I’m still a little light headed and think I need another day or two rest before attending class.
Staying home has its own entertainment. Today two telephone men came to the flat to fix the telephone that’s been dead for several days. They checked everything and determined the wires need to be replaced. Did they fix it? No. Evidently they’ll be back tomorrow. Maybe. I find it astonishing that if a wire needs to be replaced, these cracker jack phone technicians were ill-prepared to replace it.
Then Darshana stopped by to bring the Pranayama pillows I ordered.
Sunita was also here cleaning the house and having a chai break.
While Anita finished cleaning up after making our lunch.
And then … DRUM ROLL …
A new router!! Yay!! It also takes two men to replace a router. That’s Govind sitting in the chair. He’s made a few trips here trying to get the wifi situation squared away.
Then Govind fixed the power plug in Jill’s room so it works. Temporarily. Very temporarily.
So this afternoon turned out to be a very busy afternoon in the flat. The best news of the day is wifi is not only up and running, but it’s faster than the speed of light, almost, and that makes me one happy blogger.
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