Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Day 22 -- Gurgaon Connections Brunch

Yesterday I did not do much.  This morning I am getting ready to meet some members of the Gurgaon Connections at the Pullman Hotel at 9:30 am.  Last week I came on the wrong day.  Today is the right day.  After taking some time to decide what to wear...Western or Indian...I decide to stick with Indian because I have to take the tuk tuk there.  I blend in better with Indian clothing on. 

I leave the apartment early..about 8:15 am.  I don't want to be late.  The tuk tuk driver is not sure exactly where the Pullman Hotel is located.  I direct him to turn right onto Sunset Blvd and turn left onto MG Road.  We get there, but wants 80 Rupees. 

I get there a little early.  I have a chance to meet Penny, one of the organizers.  There are a few businesses displaying their products...gold jewelry, baby clothing, and scarves.  People trickle in a few at a time until about 11 am when most people arrived.  I especially enjoyed speaking to a woman from Israel that has been here for a few years.  I bought a ticket to the Australian High Commission BBQ for 3,000 rupees and a ticket for an Oktoberfest celebration at the Pullman Hotel next Friday from 7:30 pm - 11 pm.  One of the members is a singer in the band...2999 rupees.

At noon I walk out to the street to catch a tuk tuk back to Eli's place.  I stop at Le Marche grocery store for toilet paper, an avacado, an onion, a lime, and coconut oil for my hair..575 rupees (6 rolls of toilet paper is 447 rupees).

Not much else to report.


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