PUNE

zen o'clock! 

Farewell Jamkhed!

Today was so much fun, and also so incredibly sad. I have met some of the most fun spirited, big hearted, and self-determined people here. Everything has been really hectic these last few days, but now I'm finally settling into bed for my last night here after our farewell party on Shoba's rooftop. Dhanyawad CRHP <3 and onto A D V E N T U R E S !

Jamkhedian Days.

Random other things that my camera has seen over the past few days, as I don't have much time to write things that have been happening - impending assignment deadline at the compound! 8:)

AhmedaRAD!

Hangtimes were had, "I have never" was played, oreos and donuts were served as breakfast, and aspirin the morning after was necessary.

Rama Fruit!

We're back from a weekend away in Aurangabad! It was sooo much fun to have lots of fort-scaling, cave-exploring, rooftop-drinking, thali-eating adventure with everyone :)

Before I get onto dealing with the photos I accumulated, I TRIED SUGAR APPLES FOR THE FIRST TIME

Even though I'd heard lots about custard apples from a friend back in Melbourne town, I'd never gotten my hands on one to try. And... it was... bizarre...? Like eating cake.

I don't think I could eat a whole one but apparently it works great in smoothies and is full of calcium goodness!

FRUCTOSE OVERDRIVE WARNING: STAY AWAY SHARNI COYNE !!

From da w3bs: सीता फळ literally meaning "sita fruit" as the fruit has too many seeds and monkeys don't eat them – monkeys are believed to be friends of Rama, Sita's husband. There is another variety, which is sweeter and bigger than Sitaphal, Annona reticulata (Bullock's heart ) also known as Ramphal, or "rama fruit".

Now... just to find some seeds...

The lady at the store at the end of the road.

Reminds me of the McPoyle sister from Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Day Ten: Slum Glums.

Bless CRHP for the opportunities they give to some of these slum children! The world needs more of this :)