Well, jet lag is still hanging on tight, but we're moving through and getting back on track. Sophia is of course wanting to sleep all afternoon and then wake up at 3-4 am because it's about when she'd be getting up from her nap. It'll all eventually straighten out. Rich has been happy because since we're up anyway, I've been making hot breakfasts. Yesterday was pancakes and today french toast.
Sophia was excited to get back to school and has jumped into it full swing. She's excited to go and always thrilled to show us the project completed that day. Today it was a sheep that she glued cotton balls on and she is so proud!
I was really excited to go back to having Indian lunches. Today Josephine, my maid, made me crispy masala dosa and pongal. It was heavenly and surprisingly enough, I enjoyed the heat of the spices. It was strange to eat something and not have an after burn in my mouth while we were back in the states.
Our next struggle is getting back into the immigration office to extend Richard's and my visas. They would only first give us a 3 month extension and then we have to go back, pay another fee and get the 1 year extension. They gave Sophia her's straight away, but such is the way the government here works. It's best not to question it, give them what they need with a smile and move on, otherwise you're setting yourself up for trouble.
Richard also called from the car yesterday morning to tell me malaria cases are up this year. He wanted to make sure we all soaked down in insect repellent before going outside at any time. Yes, there are anti-malarial drugs you can take, but they really aren't meant for long term, are really hard on your liver and cause hallucinations. We opt to just stay inside during prime mosquito time (after dark) and if we are outside, wear lots of bug spray, and make sure not to get too run down. I think I remember being told in high school basketball by numerous people, the best offense is a good defense! It seems this also applies to surviving bug borne illnesses!
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Stephanie...finally found your blog. Danie had told me you started one. Anyway, good luck with the jet lag. I absolutely hate that!!!!!!!!! Also, good luck with the immigration office. Somehow I lucked out and don't have to register. I'll explain the whole story to you some other time. Anyway, yes let's get together for lunch next week when you are over jet lag, and I am over my cold. Take care! Julie R.
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