Made it!
The visa got delivered to me at the very last minute - about an hour before I had to get to the airport. We made it - through the grueling 26 hour flight - with a bunch of rude Indians that do not know how to keep a bathroom clean.
The airport itself is a big improvement from what I remember of it 8 years ago. My family is the same - they are all very happy to see us - and spend all their time hovering around us - trying to do something for us!
The event was fun - a lot of faces that I had not seen for 20 years... A lot of expanded waists, receding hairlines and double chins. But as crazy as ever. I think the girls faired better than the boys. Ken was mildly amused by the entire thing. There was eighties music (with some 50s, 60s and 70s music thrown in for good measure) as well as bhangra. Ken refused to dance - so there I was - stuck between two worlds again.
Powai has changed quite a bit - and Bombay is more crowded than ever - as if that's even possible. There are more amenities, and more things available. But the quality of life - not so much. But then I guess that depends on your perspective. These guys have a lot of time on their hands - so they hang out and talk a lot. But no climbing here!
Have more things planned for tomorrow... will write again.
