Tarot for May 2015

I was reading a English version of an Indian magazine and came across my horoscope for May.  Very fitting that it is about learning and travel.  And if my boss is following my blog, I really like the second last line.  I can buy you a pair of earrings too lol :D

 

Chip off the old block

This one is for you dad! 

13,217 km away from your house and you still would have them around.  I think you should repeat after me, "Chipmunks are cute! Chipmunks are cute!" :D

Stop-tional

I see this sign in different places around the town...

 

 

But I am not sure what it is used for? :D

 



 

(Note: we were going slow because we were going around a pothole in the road)

No Horn Please

I saw this sign and almost dropped with laughter!

Watch this video to see (or listen) to why I think this is so funny.

 

Easy Rider

I have been watching a commercial in Hindu where a man is standing on a street corner with boxes.  He stops a couple walking by and tries to sell them what is in the box.  They look confused as he opens the box and a talking head is inside.  He opens another and the talking head is making silly faces as it talks.  The couple come to the realization he is trying to sell them replacement heads because they are about to get on a motorcycle.  They say no thank you and put on helmets.  A good public service announcement for those that ride motorcycles.  Bangalore certainly needs this commercial because the only what to describe the motorcycle use is....UNREAL!

 Some have helmets but don't wear them.

  

Or they wear helmets that would not help.  Construction helmets seem to be the prevalent replacement.  I saw one person had it duck taped it to his shoulders to hold it on.

 

 

A majority of the women ride side saddle.  I have no idea how they can balance as the roads are not at all smooth.  When it's raining, some of the women hold umbrella's.  It feels like it's waiting to catch air like a parachute from the back of a drag car. 

 

Most time there are more than one on a bike.  I have seen four adults on a bike and the last one was carrying a package.

The most disconcerting is the families on a bike.  Children as young as 3 holding onto the adult as they sit on the back of bike because I younger child is in front or the driver is holding a package.  Drivers using one hand only because they are holding a new born in the other.  If it is a family of four, usually the oldest is in the front, then the driver, the youngest child is sandwiched between the two adults.  I saw one child fast asleep that way.

Good thing they really pay attention to the road while on the motorcycles or it could be really dangerous! ;)

 



 

Miss Lisa

I was sitting in my hotel room after work and there was a knock on the door.  Not expecting anyone so I when I opened the door I was even more surprised.

Ramesh, the gentleman who maintains the room and ensures I have lots of bottled water was at the door with his assistant.  "Miss Lisa, these are for you.  May we place on table?"

Each day, new wrapped fruit is added to the table.  Even though I am not eating it, it is still a nice gesture. I take it into the classroom as a healthy snack for my participants.

 

Today I was given two plates of fruit! Maybe on Friday I will try one of the little bananas. They look so cute :D

 

 

 

The Hotel

The Crowne Plaza is a nice hotel.  Located in the technology hub of Bengaluru Electronics City.
It has multiple restaurants and even a pub.  It has a spa, gym and pool.

As the car pulls up to the gate, they check for bombs under the car and in the trunk. Disconcerting at first and then you get used to it.

Then the car pulls up to the front door, where you are greeted by very friendly people.  You place your items on a conveyor belt to an x-ray machine each day and walk through a metal detector.  Once through the security checks you are in the lobby.

On the main floor are 3 of the restaurants.  An italian restaurant called Aloro.  A steak house called Burgundy Grill.  I was surprised to see that one.  It is a room off of the Italian restaurant.  The third is an all day bistro called 24@43. This is where I get breakfast and eat most dinners. 

The outdoor restaurant is called East.  It offers Pan-Asian food and it is located on the roof of one of the lower buildings.  Right beside it is the outdoor infinity pool. 

A great place to soak in the warm Indian sun while reading poolside.  Though I haven't been able to stay out too long in the heat.

The room is spacious and has a desk I can work at. There were cookies in the room to welcome me and I thought that we were off to a good start :D