Tag Archives: hindi

We like our maid. She’s sweet, and she’s drama free. Probably because she doesn’t speak much English.  A few months ago, she came to our door after I posted a “wanted” ad on our compound’s forum. Within a few seconds, … Continue reading →

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Kitty Vindaloo | 6 Comments

Beyond Namaste

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

I am trying my best at Hindi, and it’s not easy. Let’s start with the flashcards I found online: Huh? Oh, I have seen that before.  I think it’s a, hmmm, let me think, oh, it’s fresh tamarind.  I got … Continue reading →

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Meet Chotha

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

There is a little monkey hanging out at the hotel.  He’s the only one.  And he’s so cute!  We first saw him around the pool, jumping, running, chewing on leaves, and I believe he was being a show off.  He … 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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Bollywood movie: Dilwale Dluhunia Le Jayenge

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

Last night, we watched our first Bollywood movie.  It was so fun! The story is that of Romeo and Juliet, but with a nice ending.  In London, Simran falls in love with Raj, but she is promised to another man … Continue reading →

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It’s official

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kitty Vindaloo

It’s now official, we are moving to India.  I am so excited that I cried!!!! I need to start a list of things to do before we leave: Get visas. Get medical stuff in order.  That’s a long list of … Continue reading →

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