Tag Archives: expat

Country of residence? India

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

We made it.  All of us.  And all four of us seem happy. At the hotel this morning: “Could we bring plates to our room to put the cat food please? Sure, no problem Madam.”  They come back a few … Continue reading →

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I wasn’t born in ’05

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

We are almost there.  The countdown has started.  Suitcases are getting packed.  Lists are made.  The grieving continues.  Documents are scanned, signed and FedExed.  Cars are sold.  Hopefully, so will the condo in the next few days. We are encountering … Continue reading →

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I wish we were the Clampetts

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

The Clampetts were lucky.  They struck gold, packed everything on a wagon, and headed West.  I am not envious of the black gold – Texas tea (much), nor the West, but the part about throwing everything they own on the … Continue reading →

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The packing game

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

The moving date is fast approaching, though we are not sure of the exact date.  It was September, then October, then November, and we are now back at October.  October 1st or 31st?  I have little to no control over … Continue reading →

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I am home

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

The feeling that you’re about to enter another world starts in Frankfurt.  You’re waiting to get on a plane for India, and you know which gate your flight leaves from by looking at the people waiting in the area.  You … Continue reading →

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Eyes on the prize

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

Before going on a trip, excitement often gives way to stress. It starts like this: “Honey, did you go to the bank to get cash? – Yes, and on the way I picked up your prescriptions. – Awww, thanks, you’re … Continue reading →

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Outsourcing

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

I have my tourist visa in hand. Let me tell you about the best government transaction in the world.  The Indian government has outsourced its visa department.  Ironic isn’t it!  I do not know what prompted this decision, but it … Continue reading →

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The medicine box

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

I got 4 shots yesterday, the beginning of a long series of necessary immunizations. My arms hurt.  Since this is a business trip, we went to the medical clinic at Qualcomm in San Diego (Qualcomm is E.’s employer).  It is … Continue reading →

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The story of a wimp

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

In the summer of 1976, France experienced a severe heat wave.  I was spending my vacation at my uncle’s house, with his wife, my three younger cousins, and a goofy dog.  They lived in a remote village in the countryside, … Continue reading →

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An Indian god

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

Ladies and Gentlemen (especially ladies): Let me introduce you to an Indian god.  His name is Hrithik Roshan. Move over Timberlake, Usher and Bieber (yuck…).  Hrithik Roshan is a real dancer.  But he could dance like Kermit the Frog, or Elaine … Continue reading →

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