10/27/09 i'm in london

I made it through the first segment of the trip to Pune! I ended up packing too much which mames it hard to do just about anything because my "purse" is so stuffed I can't find anything in it. Oh well. When I arrive at the apartment I can unpack and not have to lug the stuff around for the rest of the month. Adn I can leave some of my clothes for the needy. Casulities so far..my neck dounut which must have fallen off my carry on and a scarf which fell under the seat and because I was so wedged in by "Mr. Manitee" in front of me I forgot to look for it when I got off the plane.

It is hard to believe I will be in Pune tomorrow evening and I can look out my door and see RIMYI. R says Pandu has agreed to let me observe the classes but not participate on Thurs and Friday. I can attend classes wirh Abhay near by and he is supposed to be good.

Tips: Do not order the Hindi veggie diet on British Air. It's very bad. Do get the wax ear plugs which muffle crying babies and most everything else.

No matter how much I plan I always end up like a female version of Mr. Bean, rather than svelte and sophisticated. I dressed in layers as advised but was so hot I began peeling clothing off as soon as I got on the plane. I had worn a nylon support shirt which is good for posture, a long sleve shirt, a tunic over that, a sweat top, a wool scarf and a warm hat. On the bottom I wore support hose to prevent blood clots, tights, long pants and two pair of socks.

Bye Bye. It's nap time. 3:00 UK time and 6 1/2 hrs til take off. L